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Moldova: EU Integration at All Costs

Details: 15 December 2014; Vladimir Soloviev

On November 30, parliamentary elections in the Republic of Moldova heralded the victory of pro-European parties. According to Kommersant special correspondent to Chisinau Vladimir Soloviev, this year’s electoral race was blatantly unscrupulous. Overshadowed by general corruption, poverty, and declining public support for European integration, the pro-Russian opposition is quietly gaining momentum.

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Russia’s Political Prisoners: Alexei Polikhovich

Details: 10 December 2014; Boris Bruk

The Institute of Modern Russia continues its series of articles dedicated to Russian political prisoners with a profile of Alexei Polikhovich, a student at the Russian State Social University (RSSU) and a defendant in the “first wave” of the Bolotnaya trials. He is currently being held in penal colony in the Ryazan region.

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Nonfatal Diagnosis

Details: 12 December 2014; Olga Melnikova

In November, medical workers in Moscow organized mass demonstrations to protest against the downsizing that has occurred as part of recent health care reform. However, according to journalist Olga Melnikova, the Russian health care sector could actually benefit from job cuts.

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Eyes Wide Shut

Details: 10 December 2014; Tatiana Stanovaya

On December 4, Russian president Vladimir Putin delivered his annual state of the nation address to the Federal Assembly. Many analysts looked forward to the speech with great anticipation; however, it raised the question of whether President Putin realizes the full extent of the economic and political crises facing Russia.

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Horror of Revelation

Details: 09 December 2014; Alexander Podrabinek

In his annual address to the Federal Assembly, Vladimir Putin emphasized Russia’s historical importance. However, according to writer Alexander Podrabinek, the Russian president’s most recent speech was full of empty pomp, historical contradictions, and common nonsense.

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