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IMR Launches an Interactive Website on Abuses in Sochi Olympics

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IMR Launches an Interactive Website on Abuses in Sochi Olympics

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On January 30th, the Institute of Modern Russia will present a mobile website entitled “Sochi-2014: the Reverse Side of the Medal,” dedicated to violations that plagued the preparations for the Winter Olympic Games in Russia.

Russia’s Political Prisoners: A New IMR Project

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Russia’s Political Prisoners: A New IMR Project

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The Institute of Modern Russia is launching a new project, “Political Prisoners”: a series of publications on those who have been jailed in Russia merely for their actions in opposition to the current regime. The full list of Russian political prisoners is published on the IMR website.

First Statement By Mikhail Khodorkovsky After His Release

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First Statement By Mikhail Khodorkovsky After His Release

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On December 20, 2013, Mikhail Khodorkovsky was released from prison following a presidential pardon and arrived in Berlin, Germany. Below is the first statement by Mr. Khodorkovsky after his release.

The 2013 Tauride Readings in St. Petersburg

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The 2013 Tauride Readings in St. Petersburg

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On December 11 and 12, 2013, the Tauride Palace in St. Petersburg hosted the annual Tauride Readings, an international academic conference on parliamentary history. Among the presenters at the forum was Vladimir Kara-Murza, senior policy advisor at the Institute of Modern Russia.

IMR Participates in 45th ASEEES Convention

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IMR Participates in 45th ASEEES Convention

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From November 21 to November 24, the 45th Annual Convention for the Association of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) was held in Boston. As part of the convention, IMR organized two panels and a roundtable.

IMR Participates in the 45th Annual ASEEES Convention in Boston

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IMR Participates in the 45th Annual ASEEES Convention in Boston

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From November 21 to November 24, the 45th Annual Convention of the Association of the Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) will be held in Boston. The Institute of Modern Russia participates in this prestigious academic event for the third time, hosting two discussion panels and one roundtable.

U.S. Students Explore Russia’s West: A Trip Supported by IMR

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U.S. Students Explore Russia’s West: A Trip Supported by IMR

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This summer, a group of U.S. high school students from Richmond, Virginia, went on a three-week trip to Russia to explore the country’s history, culture, and way of life. The trip was supported by the Institute of Modern Russia. Michael White, a teacher of Russian at the Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies and the leader of the group, recorded the trip’s highlights.

A Decade of Injustice: IMR Exhibit on Capitol Hill

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A Decade of Injustice: IMR Exhibit on Capitol Hill

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On October 22, the Institute of Modern Russia, Freedom House, and the Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice co-hosted an exhibit on Capitol Hill commemorating the tenth anniversary of the arrest of Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Russia’s most prominent political prisoner.

Putin’s “Postmodern Dictatorship” Discussed in Washington

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Putin’s “Postmodern Dictatorship” Discussed in Washington

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On October 15, prominent experts and politicians gathered in Washington DC to discuss recent political developments in Russia. The discussion was based on British researcher Peter Pomerantsev’s paper “Russia: A Postmodern Dictatorship.” The event was co-sponsored by the Institute of Modern Russia, the Legatum Institute, and the National Endowment for Democracy.

"A Decade of Injustice": Washington DC, October 22

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"A Decade of Injustice": Washington DC, October 22

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October 25 will mark the 10th anniversary behind bars for Russian political prisoner Mikhail Khodorkovsky. Please join us in Washington DC on October 22 as we recognize Khodorkovsky and highlight cases that have come to symbolize injustice in Russia.

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