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February-2020: Network, Hizb ut-Tahrir, Rashid Maisigov

Details: 29 February 2020; Diana Fishman

In January, IMR launched a new human rights project—a monthly digest dedicated to serious human rights violations in Russia. Many of these incidents take place in the regions and rarely end up in the national media in Russia, let alone in the West. Our goal is to bridge this gap.

Details: Opinions

Vladimir Gelman: “An intention to preserve the political status quo and Putin’s authority is seen in the constitutional reform”

Details: 27 February 2020; Olga Khvostunova

In an interview with IMR, political scientist Vladimir Gelman, professor of the European University in St. Petersburg and the University of Helsinki, discusses the origins of Russia’s bad governance, the goals of Vladimir Putin’s recent political initiatives, and the Western elite’s “jealousy.”

Details: Analysis

How Russia, Poland, and Ukraine Try to Revise WWII History

Details: 18 February 2020; Dmitry Shlapentokh

This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II—the war that has largely shaped the modern world order. As countries prepare to celebrate another year of peace in Europe, it is clear that unresolved political rifts, old and new, are pushing some leaders to revise the history of the war for their own political gains.

Details: Analysis

What Happens with Russia’s Constitutional Reform

Details: 23 February 2020; Institute of Modern Russia

Preparations for constitutional reform in Russia are being rolled out at an unprecedented pace. On January 15, Vladimir Putin proposed to amend the country’s Basic Law, and already on January 23, the corresponding draft law was passed by the State Duma in the first reading. A national vote on the issue is expected to take place on April 22. For those who can’t keep up with these rapid developments, IMR has compiled a brief timeline with selected commentaries by leading Russian legal experts.

Details: Analysis

Putin’s Maternal Capital Will Not Fix Russia’s Demographic Problem

Details: 12 February 2020; Anna Williams

Along with a series of sweeping constitutional reforms, Vladimir Putin also announced a host of changes to socio-economic programs during the State of the Nation address on January 15. In addition to indexing pensions and ensuring that the minimum wage remains above subsistence levels, the government prolonged and enlarged the maternity capital program.

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