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They Chose Freedom: The Story of Soviet Dissidents. Film Screening and Discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky (New York City)

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They Chose Freedom: The Story of Soviet Dissidents. Film Screening and Discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky (New York City)

Details: 03 February 2014

On February 11, 2014, the Institute of Modern Russia and the Harriman Institute will present the English-language version of They Chose Freedom, a documentary film on the history of the Soviet dissident movement. Following the screening, there will be a discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky, one of the leading Soviet-era dissidents.

They Chose Freedom: The Story of Soviet Dissidents. Film Screening and Discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky (Washington DC)

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They Chose Freedom: The Story of Soviet Dissidents. Film Screening and Discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky (Washington DC)

Details: 03 February 2014

On February 13, 2014, the Institute of Modern Russia and Freedom House will present the English-language version of They Chose Freedom, a documentary film on the history of the Soviet dissident movement. Following the screening, there will be a discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky, one of the leading Soviet-era dissidents.

IMR Holds Conference on Corruption in the Sochi Olympics

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IMR Holds Conference on Corruption in the Sochi Olympics

Details: 31 January 2014

On January 30, the Institute of Modern Russia (IMR) held a conference entitled “Olympic Abuses: Russia Before the Sochi Games” at the National Press Club in Washington DC. At this forum, which featured representatives of the Russian opposition, IMR launched its new interactive online guide to corruption in the Sochi Olympics.

Putinism’s Contradictions: Vertical or Horizontal Power?

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Putinism’s Contradictions: Vertical or Horizontal Power?

Details: 31 January 2014; Donald N. Jensen

According to a recent study by Russian political analyst Stanislav Belkovsky, Vladimir Putin is gradually losing control over the political system and is no longer considered an undisputed arbiter by different power groups. Donald Jensen, Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, discusses the report and draws his own conclusions.

IMR Launches an Interactive Website on Abuses in Sochi Olympics

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IMR Launches an Interactive Website on Abuses in Sochi Olympics

Details: 29 January 2014

On January 30th, the Institute of Modern Russia will present a mobile website entitled “Sochi-2014: the Reverse Side of the Medal,” dedicated to violations that plagued the preparations for the Winter Olympic Games in Russia.

“Destabilization of Government” as Terrorism: Legislative Echo of the Volgograd Bombings

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“Destabilization of Government” as Terrorism: Legislative Echo of the Volgograd Bombings

Details: 23 January 2014; Alexander Podrabinek

The Russian Duma is considering new “antiterrorist” legislation that would further tighten state control over Russian citizens. Among other things, “destabilization of government bodies” will be equated with “terrorist activity.” Author and analyst Alexander Podrabinek notes that the Kremlin has once again used terrorist attacks as a pretext to expand its own powers.

Russia’s Political Prisoners: A New IMR Project

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Russia’s Political Prisoners: A New IMR Project

Details: 22 January 2014

The Institute of Modern Russia is launching a new project, “Political Prisoners”: a series of publications on those who have been jailed in Russia merely for their actions in opposition to the current regime. The full list of Russian political prisoners is published on the IMR website.

Nicholas I and the Revolutions of 1848

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Nicholas I and the Revolutions of 1848

Details: 21 January 2014; Alexander Yanov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues its series of articles by Alexander Yanov on the history of Russian nationalism. In this new essay, the author explains how the 1848 revolution brought Nicholas I to developing a new state paradigm—Pan-Slavism.

“Against All” and for the Kremlin?

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“Against All” and for the Kremlin?

Details: 21 January 2014; Tatiana Stanovaya

Despite doubts that it would do so, the Kremlin agreed to restore the “against all” ballot option in elections for positions at all levels of government, except presidential elections. On January 17, the State Duma passed this bill on the first reading. The “against all” option, abolished by Vladimir Putin in 2006, is being revived in the context of the electoral system reform. According to political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya, the Kremlin has been forced to adapt to the new rules of the game, which it can no longer fully control.

Putin’s Far-Right Friends in Europe

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Putin’s Far-Right Friends in Europe

Details: 16 January 2014; Elena Servettaz

Relations between the Kremlin and the European Union have been steadily worsening: Russian officials are increasingly resorting to anti-Western rhetoric, while EU leaders are becoming bolder in their criticism of human rights abuses in Russia. Yet, according to Paris-based author and analyst Elena Servettaz, the Kremlin has found new allies in Europe’s growing far-right movements.

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