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Romney and the Kremlin: Russian Themes at the 2012 Republican National Convention.

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Romney and the Kremlin: Russian Themes at the 2012 Republican National Convention.

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Although the economy has without question emerged as a central theme of the 2012 U.S. presidential campaign, foreign policy – particularly policy towards Russia – was a prominent subject at the Republican National Convention in Tampa. Presidential nominee Mitt Romney spoke about Russia in his acceptance speech, the GOP Platform features a section devoted to Russia, and an expert conference during the Convention explored the future of U.S.-Russia relations under a Republican administration.

The Future of U.S.-Russia Relations

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The Future of U.S.-Russia Relations

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What should Romney administration do to support Russians on their march away from authoritarianism and towards true democracy? Why is the current human rights and political situation in Russia cause for American concern? Please join the Institute of Modern Russia and the Foreign Policy Initiative as we discuss these and other questions on August 28th at the University Club of Tampa.

IMR at the XIX International AIDS Conference of 2012

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IMR at the XIX International AIDS Conference of 2012

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On July 23rd, at the XIX International AIDS Conference of 2012 in Washington, DC, the Institute of Modern Russia showcased a series of black and white photographs portraying HIV/AIDS and TB-afflicted patients, taken in various parts of Russia by a renowned New York–based photographer, Misha Friedman. The exhibition, titled "Putin’s Russia: Life with HIV/AIDS and TB", was followed by a panel discussed organized by the Institute. IMR Director, Lidiya Dukhovich, provides her perspective on Putin and his government's role in the rapidly spreading HIV / AIDS and TB epidemic in Russia.

Putin’s Russia: Life with HIV / AIDS and TB

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Putin’s Russia: Life with HIV / AIDS and TB

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Institute of Modern Russia continues its efforts in raising awareness of the disastrous state of affairs with HIV / AIDS and Tuberculosis in Russia. On July 23rd, at the XIX International AIDS Conference of 2012 in Washington, IMR will showcase a series of photographs portraying TB and HIV / AIDS-afflicted patients, recently taken in Russia by New York-based photographer Misha Friedman.

Russian Visionaries in Paris: Pushkin's Russia against Putin's Russia

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Russian Visionaries in Paris: Pushkin's Russia against Putin's Russia

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On March 8th, 2012 IMR presented a photography exhibit featuring the portraits of Russian opposition leaders at Galerie Joseph in Paris. The political art-show by Moscow photographer Kirill Nikitenko was curated by Elena Khodorkovskaya. Philosopher André Glucksmann, French Ambassador at large for Human Rights François Zimeray, artist Enki Bilal, Russian economist Sergei Aleksashenko, IMR President Pavel Khodorkovsky, and many others, including representatives of French and Russian press, graced the Paris opening.

Political Art Show Russian Visionaries Opens in Moscow

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Political Art Show Russian Visionaries Opens in Moscow

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On February 9, 2012 a unique art project sponsored by IMR opened at Fotoloft Gallery in Moscow. Part of the project was a photography exhibit featuring the portraits of Russian opposition leaders by a well-known Moscow photographer, Kirill Nikitenko. The opening reception was packed with people, including some of the exhibition's protagonists, such as human rights activists Lyudmila Alekseeva and Aleksey Simonov, independent journalist Sergei Parkhomenko, economists Evgeny Gontmakher and Sergei Aleksashenko, and others.

Three Scenarios of the Russian Opposition

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Three Scenarios of the Russian Opposition

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On February 9, the Institute of Modern Russia and the Harriman Institute (Columbia University) hosted a panel discussion entitled “Does the Russian Opposition Have a Plan for the Upcoming Presidential Elections?” The panelists proposed several scenario that may resolve the political crisis in Russia, such as transition presidency, a roundtable negotiation between the authorities and opposition leaders, and a new parliamentary election.

Does the Russian Opposition Have a Plan for the Upcoming Presidential Elections?

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Does the Russian Opposition Have a Plan for the Upcoming Presidential Elections?

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On February 9, the Institute of Modern Russia (IMR) and The Harriman Institute (Columbia University) will present a panel entitled “Russian Opposition and the Presidential Elections.” Prominent experts on Russian politics will discuss the implications of the unprecedented social upheaval in Russia and the opposition movement’s plans if Vladimir Putin is re-elected to the office for a third term in March 2012.

“Russian Visionaries: Into the Light” Exhibit Opened in Moscow

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“Russian Visionaries: Into the Light” Exhibit Opened in Moscow

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After the successful New York opening, on February 10 the Institute of Modern Russia (IMR) presented a unique photographic portrait exhibit entitled "Russian Visionaries: Into the Light" at the Fotoloft gallery in Moscow. The exhibition will run through February 26.

Russian Visionaries. Into the Light

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Russian Visionaries. Into the Light

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It doesn’t make any difference if it’s March 2012 or March 2013. In reality, no dates or deadlines have any meaning. The exact date of the election makes no difference. Putin and his cronies, with the help of their political will, usurped power in our country and are using it to get rich. They will remain in power until we find our own political will to remove them. For this reason, the prognosis is not based on any measures Putin takes. The prognosis is entirely dependent on us.

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