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

Details: 16 July 2012

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.

Details: Economics

Oases in the Investment Desert

Details: 17 July 2012; Igor Booth

Although this June’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum was intended to make Russia more attractive to foreign investors, it instead revealed that promises from Russian officials no longer hold water in the international business community. According to independent economic analyst Igor Booth, in order to successfully promote investment growth, Russia needs to better adapt to the post-crisis economic climate.

Details: Nation

Staggering Facts about Russian Corruption

Details: 12 July 2012

The idea of Vladimir Putin as the safeguard of economic and political stability is deeply embedded in the Russian psyche. This groundless perception emerged during favorable economic times, and was used by the political elite to manipulate the public. Uncovering and publicizing the truth about the current situation has proved an essential and effective means of fighting corruption. IMR presents the latest fact sheet from Good Propaganda Machine, a project recently launched by opposition leader Alexei Navalny. This fact sheet features some of the most shocking numbers related to the current regime's corruption and the country's general deterioration.

Details: Nation

Russians Demand Change; Study Foresees Crisis

Details: 11 July 2012

This May, the Center for Strategic Research (CSR) published a report entitled "Society and the Government During Political Crisis" The controversial document asserts that the full-scale political crisis in Russia is only escalating and presents scenarios for its further development. Overall, the CSR's prognosis for the current regime is unfavorable. IMR analysts detail the report's key provisions and review responses to it in the Russian media.

Details: Nation

Magnitsky Act Passes, Russia Reacts

Details: 09 July 2012; Olga Khvostunova

On June 26th, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Magnitsky Act, a bill prohibiting foreign human rights violators from entering the U.S. and giving the government the right to freeze their American bank accounts. While it was being developed, it became a source of tension in U.S.-Russian relations. As a result, in response to the bill’s passage, Russian authorities have aimed their ire at foreign-backed NGOs. Nonetheless, despite the bill’s symbolic significance, it will not seriously impact the bilateral relations between Russia and the United States, argues IMR analyst Olga Khvostunova.

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