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The “St. Petersburg Twelve”: International Legal Violations

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The “St. Petersburg Twelve”: International Legal Violations

Details: 28 August 2012; Sergei Golubok

Another politically motivated trial, the so-called case of the “St. Petersburg twelve,” is about to resume in St. Petersburg, Russia. Twelve members of The Other Russia movement are accused of continuing the activities of the banned National Boshevik party. IMR presents an op-ed of Sergei Golubok, Ph.D., defense counsel for one of the accused, Andrei Pesotsky.

Vladimir Tumanov: A Master Lawyer Remembered

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Vladimir Tumanov: A Master Lawyer Remembered

Details: 19 June 2012; Ekaterina Mishina

June 9, 2012 marked the first anniversary of the death of Vladimir Tumanov, a distinguished Russian lawyer, the former Chairman of the Russian Federation Constitutional Court (1995-97), and the first Russian judge to be appointed to the European Court for Human Rights. Just before this anniversary, Ekaterina Mishina spoke with some of his prominent former colleagues who shared their recollections about Tumanov's work, personality, and his role in developing Russian legal theory and culture.

The Khodorkovsky Syndrome

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The Khodorkovsky Syndrome

Details: 05 June 2012

In December 2010, entrepreneur Sergei Kolesnikov took a stand against the evils of Putin's regime in an open letter to Dmitry Medvedev about the so-called "Putin's Palace." Since then, Kolesnikov has continued his mission to spread awareness of the rampant corruption among Russia's power elite. The Institute of Modern Russia is proud to present an English translation of article by Mr. Kolesnikov that first appeared on his website.

Threats to Decisional Independence in the American Justice System

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Threats to Decisional Independence in the American Justice System

Details: 22 May 2012; Ekaterina Mishina

Ekaterina Mishina discusses the threats to decisional independence in the American judiciary and how they are overcome, examining the lessons Russia can learn from the American system.

What Russia Could Learn from the American Judiciary

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What Russia Could Learn from the American Judiciary

Details: 18 April 2012; Ekaterina Mishina

Professor Ekaterina Mishina examines the strengths of the American judicial branch, focusing on judges. Detailing the requisite professional and moral qualities of U. S. judges, Mishina points out what Russia can learn from them if it wishes to raise the prestige of the profession.

On A Draft of the New Russian Constitution

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On A Draft of the New Russian Constitution

Details: 09 April 2012; Ekaterina Mishina

Ekaterina Mishina reports on a new draft of the Russian Constitution, which was prepared by students and two instructors from the Higher School of Economics Law School in Moscow. The central mission of the new document is transforming the status of the Russian President from a political actor to a guardian of the constitution.

Is Russian Police Reform Doomed? Lessons from Estonia and Georgia

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Is Russian Police Reform Doomed? Lessons from Estonia and Georgia

Details: 29 March 2012; Ekaterina Mishina

Ekaterina Mishina describes the recent transgressions of the Russian police in Kazan, analyzes the successful police reform in Estonia and Georgia, and explains why the levels of public trust in the police achieved in those countries are impossible in Russia today.

Estonia: Small Country, Great Achievements

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Estonia: Small Country, Great Achievements

Details: 05 March 2012; Ekaterina Mishina

In the two decades since restoring its independence, Estonia has proved to be a very successful reformer. The Little Country That Could got its epithet from Mart Laar, the former Prime Minister and current the Minister of Defense in Estonia. Laar is considered to be the father of the economic reforms that served as the catalysts to the country’s rapid development over the course of the past 20 years. Laar's reforms were acknowledged as the most successful and comprehensive in the region and are used as a model for other countries with transitional economies.

The Best and Worst of The Semi-Presidential Scenarios

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The Best and Worst of The Semi-Presidential Scenarios

Details: 21 February 2012; Ekaterina Mishina

Prof. Ekaterina Mishina compares the implementation of the semipresidential system in Russia, France, and Kyrgyzstan, pointing to the abuses of power that may result from it.

Trial by Jury in Russia: Revival and Survival

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Trial by Jury in Russia: Revival and Survival

Details: 25 January 2012; Ekaterina Mishina

Prof. Ekaterina Mishina remembers the 1993 reintroduction of trial by jury, and explains why the jury trials affect the destiny of the still young Russian civil society.

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