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Sergey Aleksashenko: “Rosstat Is Trying to Create the Illusion of Growth”

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: “Rosstat Is Trying to Create the Illusion of Growth”

Details: 23 February 2017; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent developments in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, notes that Federal State Statistics Service new data creates more confusion about the state of the economy and argues that the Central Bank’s recent decision to keep the key rate unchanged may further damage the economy’s chances for growth.

Sergey Aleksashenko: “The Budget Is Caught in a Vicious Circle”

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: “The Budget Is Caught in a Vicious Circle”

Details: 09 February 2017; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent developments in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes the reasons for the strengthening of the ruble, expresses cautious optimism concerning the automotive market, shows skepticism concerning the mortgage market, and once more notes the inconsistency of the actions of the Finance Ministry and the Russian Central Bank.

Sergey Aleksashenko: “The Worst Is Yet to Come for Russia’s Economy”

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: “The Worst Is Yet to Come for Russia’s Economy”

Details: 23 December 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, analyzes available Rosstat data for 2016 and concludes that, with the exception of a few industries (agriculture, fishery, extractive sector, electricity), the economy continues to decline.

Sergey Aleksashenko: “Everything Looks Exactly Like It's Supposed to during a Recession”

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: “Everything Looks Exactly Like It's Supposed to during a Recession”

Details: 02 December 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 statistics for the third quarter and notes a slight upswing in the economy. However, the positive trend may be unstable, so it’s too soon to start talking about the end of the recession.

The Case of Ildar Dadin: Restoration of Bolshevik-Style Law?

Details: Law

The Case of Ildar Dadin: Restoration of Bolshevik-Style Law?

Details: 29 November 2016; Ekaterina Mishina

The case of Ildar Dadin, the first Russian citizen convicted under Article 212.1 of the Russian Criminal Code for repeated violations of the established rules of holding mass events, has been recently attracting widespread attention of the media and human rights activists. In a letter sent to his wife, Ildar Dadin revealed that since his arrival at the prison colony in Segezha he has been subjected to beatings and torture at the hands of prison staff. IMR legal expert Ekaterina Mishina analyzes Ildar Dadin’s case and notes that it will eventually become one of the most striking textbook examples of the restoration of Bolshevik-style criminal law in post-Soviet Russia.

Sergey Aleksashenko: “I’d Like to Believe the Worst Is Over for the Russian People”

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: “I’d Like to Believe the Worst Is Over for the Russian People”

Details: 18 November 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 recent data on the Russian economy and notes that despite the general decline, the basic industries and defense sector are, in fact, showing positive dynamics. At the same time, the government supported the Finance Ministry’s proposal to freeze budget expenditures for the next 18 years, a move that will essentially scrap all the budget policies implemented by President Putin in the past.

Priority Tasks for the Constitutional Authorities of the Transition Period, Part 2

Details: Law

Priority Tasks for the Constitutional Authorities of the Transition Period, Part 2

Details: 07 November 2016; Vladimir Pastukhov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues the discussion on the issues of Russian constitutionalism. In the final installment of this essay, political scientist Vladimir Pastukhov proposes the construction of a “tuning fork” that would allow the political tuning needed to breathe new life into civil society and the state.

Sergey Aleksashenko: “I am almost certain there will be a future weakening of the ruble”

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: “I am almost certain there will be a future weakening of the ruble”

Details: 01 November 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 Russian Central Bank’s statistics for the first three quarters of 2016 and sees reason for both optimism and pessimism.

Priority Tasks for the Constitutional Authorities of the Transition Period, Part 1

Details: Law

Priority Tasks for the Constitutional Authorities of the Transition Period, Part 1

Details: 19 October 2016; Vladimir Pastukhov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues the discussion on the issues of Russian constitutionalism. In part one of this essay, political scientist Vladimir Pastukhov proposes the construction of a “tuning fork” that would allow the political tuning needed to breathe new life into civil society and the state.

Sergey Aleksashenko: “Growth in Public Consumption Cannot Be Expected This Year”

Details: Economics

Sergey Aleksashenko: “Growth in Public Consumption Cannot Be Expected This Year”

Details: 10 October 2016; Sergey Aleksashenko

In his latest commentary about recent events in the Russian economy, Sergey Aleksashenko, nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, again analyzes the latest economic statistics and emphasizes that the country’s prospects are not bright. The basic drivers of domestic demand—public consumption and investment—continue to fall steadily, and there are real problems with the Finance Ministry’s plan for reducing the budget deficits.

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