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Sergey Aleksashenko: No Good News for Russia’s Federal Budget, But the Government’s in No Hurry

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: No Good News for Russia’s Federal Budget, But the Government’s in No Hurry

Details: 26 May 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes the prospects for economic reform in Russia, implementation of the federal budget, and oil price cycles.

The Hamlet Question: Autocracy or Federation? Part 1

Details: Law

The Hamlet Question: Autocracy or Federation? Part 1

Details: 19 May 2016; Vladimir Pastukhov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues the discussion on the issues of Russian constitutionalism. Political scientist Vladimir Pastukhov explains why Russia’s unitary structure leaves it an autocratic empire, and why a federation would permit it to become a nation-state with functioning authority.

Sergey Aleksashenko: There Will Be No Reforms

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: There Will Be No Reforms

Details: 28 April 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest article on key developments impacting the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, analyzes the latest official data and public statements, as well as manifestations of the ongoing economic crisis.

Economic Downslide Continues

Details: Economics

Economic Downslide Continues

Details: 23 March 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest comment on key developments impacting the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, analyzes the foreign trade dynamics and implementation of the federal budget for January, noting that the general outlook remains grim.

The Plan of Non-Resistance to the Crisis

Details: Economics

The Plan of Non-Resistance to the Crisis

Details: 14 March 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest comment on key developments impacting the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Central Bank of Russia, analyzes the economic results for January and critiques the anti-crisis plan recently confirmed by the government.

Russia’s Government Doesn’t See the Economic Downslide As a Threat

Details: Economics

Russia’s Government Doesn’t See the Economic Downslide As a Threat

Details: 03 March 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest comment on key developments impacting the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Russian Central Bank, reviews the government’s controversial efforts to battle the economic crisis.

Novaya Gazeta’s Investigation: How Boris Nemtsov Was Murdered

Details: Politics

Novaya Gazeta’s Investigation: How Boris Nemtsov Was Murdered

Details: 02 March 2016

At the end of February, Novaya Gazeta published its investigation of the murder of Boris Nemtsov, one of the leaders of the Russian opposition, who was shot dead in the center of Moscow a year ago. Since Russian authorities are refusing to even question certain Chechen leaders who might be behind this assassination, we think it’s important that the details of this case, as well as the names of the likely perpetrators, are known in the West.

Russian Business Is Unwilling to Invest in Development

Details: Economics

Russian Business Is Unwilling to Invest in Development

Details: 29 February 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Russian Central Bank, comments on recent key developments impacting the Russian economy.

13 Takeaways from Ilya Yashin’s Kadyrov Report

Details: Politics

13 Takeaways from Ilya Yashin’s Kadyrov Report

Details: 25 February 2016

On February 23, Ilya Yashin presented his long-anticipated report entitled “Threat to National Security” exposing the controversial rule of Ramzan Kadyrov. Below are some key facts about the Chechen president.

Russia’s Post-Crimea Enthusiasm Wearing Off

Details: Economics

Russia’s Post-Crimea Enthusiasm Wearing Off

Details: 16 February 2016; Sergei Aleksashenko

Sergei Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and former deputy chairman of the Russian Central Bank, looks at the preliminary statistical data published by the country’s Federal Service of State Statistics (Rosstat), and notes that though officials try to downplay inflation growth, pessimism among Russian citizens is increasing. A deterioration of living standards is causing the country’s post-Crimea “patriotic enthusiasm” to wear off.

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