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The Time of Troubles: Did It Ever End?

Details: 15 May 2019; Dmitry Shlapentokh

The turbulent period in the Russian history, known as the Time of Troubles (1584-1613), that shook the very foundations of the Russian state, continues to provide rich material not only for scholars but also for politicians. In his comparative analysis of the two studies of this period—Sergey Platonov’s Time of Troubles and Maksim Zarezin’s V puchine Russkoi Smuty—historian Dmitry Shlapentokh draws parallels with contemporary Russia and highlights the key ideas borrowed by the Putin regime to justify its policies..

Details: Analysis

Compartments in Russia’s Public Mind

Details: 19 April 2019; Olga Khvostunova

As the Kremlin passes a new set of repressive laws—this time on spreading fake news and disrespecting the authorities—the majority of Russian people remain only vaguely aware of these developments, according to the latest polls. Although public mistrust for the authorities persists, many Russian people approve of government action to punish those they dislike.

Details: News

New Articles Added to the Research Section

Details: 27 December 2018

Three research articles authored by IMR's Senior Advisor Vladimir Kara-Murza have been added to the Research section of the website. They had been previously presented in Tauride Readings, an edited volume published by the Center for the History of Parliamentarianism at the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly.

Details: Media Must-Reads

What Next for Sistema, In Memory of Lyudmila Alekseeva, Constitution Day

Russian media roundup, December 1-14, 2018

Details: 14 December 2018

In this week’s roundup, Russian political commentators focus on the latest developments in the Putin regime’s structure, including the latest congress of the United Russia party and the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the 1993 Russian Constitution. On a different front, both Russian activists and government officials were remembering Lyudmila Alekseeva, a symbol of the Russian human rights movement, who passed away on December 8.

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In Memory of Lyudmila Alekseeva

Details: 11 December 2018

On December 8, Russia’s most recognized and revered human rights veteran Lyudmila Alekseeva passed away at the age of 91. She dedicated her entire life to a noble and selfless fight for the freedom of her country and its people.

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