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Unposed Questions

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Unposed Questions

Details: 30 May 2013; Alexander Yanov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues the series of publications by prominent scholar Alexander Yanov on the history of Russian nationalism. In this article, the author discusses the ideological influence of Slavophiles on the Great Reform of 1861.

In Search of Russia’s Middle Class

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In Search of Russia’s Middle Class

Details: 29 May 2013; Donald N. Jensen

The 2011-2012 pro-democracy rallies in Russia pointed to a growing political awareness and political muscle of the country’s middle class. Donald N. Jensen, Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, discusses the Russian middle class, its social nature and its political potential.

"Golden Age of Russian Nationalism"

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"Golden Age of Russian Nationalism"

Details: 21 May 2013; Alexander Yanov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues the series of publications by prominent scholar Alexander Yanov on the history of Russian nationalism. In this article, the author analyzes the reasons for the Slavophiles’ victory over the adherents of “state patriotism.”

Two “Russian Ideas”

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Two “Russian Ideas”

Details: 13 May 2013; Alexander Yanov

The Institute of Modern Russia continues the series of publications by prominent scholar Alexander Yanov on the history of Russian nationalism. In this article, the author recounts the 19th century clash between “state patriotism” and “Slavophilism.”

Plagiarism-gate

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Plagiarism-gate

Details: 07 May 2013; Olga Khvostunova

Russia has been shaken by a series of scandals concerning the exposure of plagiarism in the dissertations of politicians and officials. Verification of the authenticity of their research was initiated by a group of bloggers and coincided with a reform launched by the Education Ministry that aimed at reducing the number of inefficient universities in Russia. Education Minister Dmitri Livanov ended up at the center of the stir. IMR Advisor Olga Khvostunova discusses why the authenticity of the dissertations has become a political issue.

On “Parasites” in the New Russian Economy

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On “Parasites” in the New Russian Economy

Details: 06 May 2013; Boris Bruk

The Russian authorities have acknowledged that they do not know what nearly half of the country’s working-age population does. IMR Advisor Boris Bruk has analyzed the Soviet-era experience of fighting “parasitism” and compared it to the present day.

Putin’s Lost Children

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Putin’s Lost Children

Details: 01 May 2013; Donald N. Jensen

It is often argued that Russia’s democratic future is assured by the progressive and pro-Western attitudes of its youth. Donald N. Jensen, Resident Fellow at the Center for Transatlantic Relations at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, contends that the reality is more complex.

The Fight Against Corruption: Sanctions or Morals?

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The Fight Against Corruption: Sanctions or Morals?

Details: 30 April 2013; Boris Bruk

The Russian authorities are continuing their widely publicized “campaign against corruption.” Having studied the proposed measures intended to stop bribe-taking among officials, IMR Advisor Boris Bruk has concluded that they are unlikely to achieve the desired results.

“Putin and his inner circle have been slowly implementing an anti-constitutional coup”

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“Putin and his inner circle have been slowly implementing an anti-constitutional coup”

Details: 11 April 2013; Olga Khvostunova

During the past month, hundreds of Russian NGOs—including Memorial, the Public Verdict Foundation, and For Human Rights movement—were inspected by prosecutors. Lev Ponomaryov, head of For Human Rights and a former member of the Russian State Duma, spoke with IMR’s Olga Khvostunova about the reasons for these inspections and their consequences for Russia.

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Soviet Forever

Details: 10 April 2013; Alexander Podrabinek

The Russian authorities’ efforts to bring back Soviet-era symbols are a sure indicator of their determination to return to Soviet repressive practices. Author and analyst Alexander Podrabinek emphasizes that Russian society still has time to stop and reverse this trend.

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