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Russia’s Political Prisoners: Ilya Gushchin

Details: 09 July 2014; Boris Bruk

The Institute of Modern Russia continues its series of articles dedicated to Russian political prisoners with a portrait of Ilya Gushchin, opposition activist, member of the National Democratic Party, and defendant in the “second wave” of the Bolotnaya trials.

Details: Nation

The Young Guard, or “Russification of the Spirit” Part 2

Details: 09 July 2014; Alexander Yanov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues its series of articles by well-known scholar Alexander Yanov on the history of Russian nationalism in the USSR. In this second part of his essay on right-wing dissidents, Yanov examines an article titled “Inevitability” by “Young Guardsman” Victor Chalmaev that sparked heated debates in every ideological circle of the time.

Details: Law

Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office Takes On Corruption

Details: 07 July 2014; Ekaterina Mishina

In early June, the Prosecutor General’s Office published a draft law “On Amendments to the Legislation of the Russian Federation to Strengthen Responsibility for Corruption.” IMR legal expert Ekaterina Mishina analyzes the proposed changes.

Details: World

Putin Forever?

Details: 03 July 2014; Donald N. Jensen

As public support of Vladimir Putin’s policies skyrockets, political analysts observe increasing discontent among Russian elites. Rumors of elite efforts to oust Putin are being discussed behind the political scene. However, as Donald N. Jensen, resident fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Studies, argues, despite systemic tensions, Putin has a number of advantages that will likely see him through these difficulties.

Details: Events

IMR to Launch Interactive Website on Russian Patriotism in New York

Details: 01 July 2014

On July 10, the Institute of Modern Russia will host the launch of a new interactive website titled “Patriotism,” which will feature the work of photographer Misha Friedman on the meaning of patriotism in today’s Russia.

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