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Russian Elections, New Lubyanka, The Ulyukayev Case

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Russian Elections, New Lubyanka, The Ulyukayev Case

Russian media roundup, September 9-15, 2017

Details: 15 September 2017

In this week’s roundup, Andrei Pertsev and Alexander Kynev analyze the results of the September 10 elections in Russia and evaluate the performance of the opposition candidates; Ilya Rozhdestvensky discusses the downfall of FSB General Oleg Feoktistov; Ilya Shumanov delves into the core questions in the Ulyukaev case; and Alexander Soldatov conceptualizes the ongoing campaign by the “Orthodox extremists” against Aleksei Uchitel’s Mathilda. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

Grandfather Putin, Regional Repressions, The Atlantic Drift

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Grandfather Putin, Regional Repressions, The Atlantic Drift

Russian media roundup, September 2-8, 2017

Details: 08 September 2017

In this week’s roundup, Andrei Kolesnikov, discusses the Kremlin’s search for a core constituency in the 2018 president elections; Nikolai Petrov analyzes the recent state repressions against Russia’s regional elites; Fyodor Lukianov details the framework of the relations between Russia, Europe and the U.S.; Vladislav Inozemtsev argues that Russia’s key economic problem is the lack of a consistent development strategy; Dmitry Travin writes about fear as one of the foundations of the Putin system. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

IMR To Hold a Discussion on Prospects for Russia's Democratic Movement

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IMR To Hold a Discussion on Prospects for Russia's Democratic Movement

Details: 07 September 2017

On September 13, the National Endowment for Democracy, the Institute of Modern Russia, and the Free Russia Foundation will host a discussion on the potential of Russia’s democratic movement in the light of 2018 presidential elections in Russia. Russian human rights experts Vadim Prokhorov, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and Natalia Arno will join NED’s Carl Gershman and Miriam Lanskoy to share ideas on this central issue of the Russian politics.

Russian Intelligentsia, Loyal Experts, Putin’s Court

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Russian Intelligentsia, Loyal Experts, Putin’s Court

Russian media roundup, August 26 – September 1, 2017

Details: 01 September 2017

In this week’s roundup, Sergei Medvedev discusses the shortcomings in the Russian intelligentsia; Konstantin Gaaze juxtaposes Putin’s “court” and the country’s “Politburo 2.0” system; Lilia Shevtsova classifies Russian experts and intellectuals who support the current regime; Vasily Zharkov explains the public support for Russia’s aggressive foreign policy; Alexander Rubtsov highlights the link between ideology and business in the country. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

Serebrennikov’s Arrest, Russia Under Surveillance, Ulyukayev vs Sechin

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Serebrennikov’s Arrest, Russia Under Surveillance, Ulyukayev vs Sechin

Russian media roundup, August 19-25, 2017

Details: 25 August 2017

In this week’s roundup, Leonid Nikitinsky comments on the recent arrest of Kirill Serebrennikov; Damir Gainutdinov discusses the key findings of Agora’s report titled “Russia Under Surveillance 2017”; Konstantin Gaaze analyzes the Ulyukaev vs Sechin trial; Dmitry Travin explains why freedom is no longer perceived as a value in Russia; and Kirill Martynov analyzes the reasoning behind the sudden closure of LifeNews.If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

The Left’s Crisis, Change in Russia, Putin’s 18 years in Power

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The Left’s Crisis, Change in Russia, Putin’s 18 years in Power

Details: 18 August 2017

In this week’s roundup, Nikolai Mironov discusses Russia’s left-wing political movement; Denis Volkov delves into the issue of the strive for change in Russian society; Grigory Golosov analyzes the reasons why not just dictators, but democratic leaders as well, rule for a long time; Andrei Pertsev comments on the intertwined nature of property and power in Russia; Ivan Lyubimov draws parallels between Russia’s economic situation and that of Venezuela. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

Russian and U.S. Experts Agree: Sanctions Unlikely to Be Lifted Any Time Soon

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Russian and U.S. Experts Agree: Sanctions Unlikely to Be Lifted Any Time Soon

Details: 15 August 2017; Daniel Frey

As U.S.-Russia relations continue to plummet, the Wilson Center held a teleconference on the future of the bilateral relationship on August 7, 2017. A panel of Russia experts, including Jane Harman, Aaron David Miller, William E. Pomeranz, Maxim Trudolyubov, and Andrew Weiss, shared their thoughts on the recent developments, including a new roundup of U.S. sanctions.

Khodorkovsky’s Breakthrough, Trump’s Sanctions, and Cabinet in Putin’s Name

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Khodorkovsky’s Breakthrough, Trump’s Sanctions, and Cabinet in Putin’s Name

Russian media roundup, August 4–11, 2017

Details: 11 August 2017

In this week’s roundup: Oleg Kashin views Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s recent interview as a “breakthrough” for the Russian political scene; Alexander Baunov discusses the US sanctions against Russia; Konstantin Gaaze analyzes the possibility of Putin bringing the government under direct subordination to the Kremlin; Sergei Medvedev analyzes the recent Siemens turbines scandal and links it to Russia’s losing its sovereignty; and Boris Vishnevsky highlights the disturbing developments inside the Russian judiciary. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

Putin’s Fourth Term, Trump’s Crater, and the Duma Results

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Putin’s Fourth Term, Trump’s Crater, and the Duma Results

Russian media roundup, July 29 — August 4, 2017

Details: 04 August 2017

In this week’s roundup, Alexander Morozov writes about the possible goals of a Putin fourth term; Lilia Shevtsova argues that Moscow stands to lose from the current changes to the global order; Vladimir Pastukhov analyzes the Navalny-Strelkov debate in the context of the ideological struggles throughout Russian history; Yekaterina Schulman, Gleb Pavlovsky and Nikolai Petrov sum up the achievements of the first term of Russia’s 7th State Duma. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

Bill Browder Calls for FARA Improvement to Deter the Kremlin Influence

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Bill Browder Calls for FARA Improvement to Deter the Kremlin Influence

Details: 04 August 2017; Daniel Frey

On July 27, Hermitage Capital CEO Bill Browder testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on the Putin regime’s lobbying efforts against the Magnitsky Act and interference in the 2016 U.S. election. In his testimony, Browder discusses Sergei Magnitsky’s murder, the Putin regime’s propensity toward corruption, the Kremlin’s methods of influence in the U.S. political process, and the role of the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) in protecting the United States from foreign influence—Russian or otherwise.

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