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A Man and His Era. On the Death of Boris Berezovsky.

Details: Politics

A Man and His Era. On the Death of Boris Berezovsky.

Details: 26 March 2013; Vladimir Kara-Murza

Boris Berezovsky was a symbol of an era in which politics and business in Russia were led by distinctive, larger-than-life personalities. Such people cannot be painted simply in black or in white. IMR Senior Policy Advisor Vladimir Kara-Murza discusses the life and the times of the late Russian oligarch.

The Fate of the Nashi Movement: Where Will the Kremlin's Youth Go?

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The Fate of the Nashi Movement: Where Will the Kremlin's Youth Go?

Details: 26 March 2013; Tatiana Stanovaya

The evolution of Putin's regime toward tougher authoritarianism, which began with the "national leader's" return to the Kremlin, will soon affect its policies toward youth. Under Vladislav Surkov, the erstwhile “éminence grise,” pro-Kremlin movements were supposed to serve as the main "anti-Orange" force on the streets. The Nashi movement, which used to be the "core" of this force, now will likely be reformed. Political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya discusses the changes in the Kremlin's youth policy.

“TB is an Indicator of the Condition of Society”

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“TB is an Indicator of the Condition of Society”

Details: 25 March 2013; Boris Bruk

IMR Advisor Boris Bruk spoke with Anya Sarang, president of the Andrei Rylkov Foundation for Health and Social Justice, about the ongoing tuberculosis problem in Russia.

TB or Not TB: In Recognition of World TB Day

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TB or Not TB: In Recognition of World TB Day

Details: 25 March 2013; Boris Bruk

On March 24, the world marked the annual Tuberculosis Day. Whereas in Western countries this illness has been controlled since the middle of the 20th century, in Russia, tuberculosis remains an acute problem to this day. IMR Advisor Boris Bruk analyzes the situation and ponders the effectiveness of anti-tuberculosis measures taken by Russian authorities.

Details: Politics

A Bad Example

Details: 21 March 2013; Alexander Podrabinek

Despite their mutual aversion, the Russian government and the Russian opposition have one common trait—a tendency to oversimplify the image of their enemy for propagandistic purposes. Author and analyst Alexander Podrabinek argues that the opposition is making a grave mistake when it focuses all its efforts just on removing Vladimir Putin from power.

Patriotism and Opposition

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Patriotism and Opposition

Details: 19 March 2013; Vladimir Kara-Murza

On March 18, Russia’s Nezavisimaya Gazeta published an op-ed by IMR Senior Policy Advisor Vladimir Kara-Murza. The article, entitled “Patriotism and Opposition,” was written in response to the officially sanctioned smear campaign against Kremlin opponents, who are being accused of “treason.”

Bright Days for Putin’s Dark Knight

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Bright Days for Putin’s Dark Knight

Details: 19 March 2013; Donald N. Jensen

Despite rumors of his waning influence, Rosneft chief Igor Sechin remains one of the most powerful members of Russia’s ruling establishment. Donald N. Jensen, Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, discusses Sechin’s latest “string of triumphs.”

Project: “Russian Idea.” Introduction.

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Project: “Russian Idea.” Introduction.

Details: 18 March 2013; Alexander Yanov

The Institute of Modern Russia begins a series of publications by prominent scholar Alexander Yanov on the history of Russian nationalism. In this introduction, the author discusses his new project and explains the difference between nationalism and patriotism.

The Question “Who is Mr. Putin?” Still Unanswered

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The Question “Who is Mr. Putin?” Still Unanswered

Details: 14 March 2013; Boris Bruk

After 13 years of Vladimir Putin’s rule over Russia, scholars are still pondering over the real persona of the Kremlin leader. IMR Advisor Boris Bruk analyzes the various studies dedicated to this subject, and draws his own conclusions.

The Price of “People's Love” for Putin

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The Price of “People's Love” for Putin

Details: 13 March 2013; Tatiana Stanovaya

In early March, a pro-Kremlin rally against the adoption of Russian orphans by foreigners took place in Moscow. According to the Interior Ministry, some 12,000 people participated in this event. However, such rallies have little to do with the expression of true public will: they are meticulously staged, and their participants receive monetary compensation. Political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya discusses how and why the Russian government mobilizes crowds.

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