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Movement Toward Catastrophe

Details: 12 August 2013; Tatiana Stanovaya

The issues of internal migration and relations between Russians and “newcomers” from the Russian southern regions have become major problems in the country. Political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya talks about whether the government has a strategy with regard to such issues.

Details: Nation

The Choice of Agents

Details: 08 August 2013; Alexander Podrabinek

Several Russian human rights organizations that were targeted by the “foreign agent” law have applied for financial support from the Russian government. According to writer Alexander Podrabinek, it is impossible to defend human rights while receiving money from the state that is the main source of human rights violations.

Details: Nation

The Birth of Pan-Slavism

Part One

Details: 08 August 2013; Alexander Yanov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues the series of stories about Russian nationalism written by the well-known scientist Alexander Yanov. This essay, which will be published in two parts, tells the story of the birth of Pan-Slavism in Russia's foreign policy and the dangers of its revival.

Details: Nation

Alexander Podrabinek: “Opposition Needs To Rely on Public, Not Political Alliances”

Details: 07 August 2013; Olga Khvostunova

On August 8, prominent Russian author and human rights activist Alexander Podrabinek turns 60. This week, he spoke with IMR Advisor Olga Khvostunova about the reasons for the revival of the Soviet repressive system, the mistakes of the opposition, and Russian society’s democratic potential.

Details: Law

"Where Can It Be Seen, Where Can It Be Heard?"

On the Unprecedented Decision Regarding Navalny and Ofitserov

Details: 05 August 2013; Ekaterina Mishina

On July 18, the defendants in the “Kirov Forest case,” Moscow mayoral candidate Alexei Navalny and entrepreneur Petr Ofitserov, were arrested in the courtroom after the guilty verdict was announced. Yet the following day both were released, pending appeal. IMR Advisor Ekaterina Mishina, a prominent Russian legal expert, discusses the unprecedented decision.

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