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Alexander Yanov: No Historians among My Admirers

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Alexander Yanov: No Historians among My Admirers

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Renowned Russian historian Alexander Yanov talks Russian political history and the specifics of its national culture in an exclusive interview with Caterina Innocente.

My Perestroika is Successfully Playing in American Cinemas

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My Perestroika is Successfully Playing in American Cinemas

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IMR is supporting Robin Hessman’s critically acclaimed documentary “My Perestroika,” which has been playing in cinemas for over two months. The film is now available on DVD for educational and institutional use.

Another ‘Strategy 31’ protest takes place in New York

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Another ‘Strategy 31’ protest takes place in New York

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On May 31st another protest action was held in front of the mission of the Russian Federation to the UN (New York). As the weather was warm and welcoming, almost 20 people showed up.

Nord-Ost Siege Is Revived in New York Theatre

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Nord-Ost Siege Is Revived in New York Theatre

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On May 20, 2011 a new play, "I Plead Guilty," premiered in New York’s Gene Frankel Theatre. The script is based on the terrorist siege of Moscow Theater showing a popular musical Nord-Ost in October 2002. The controversial takeover by the Russian special services resulted in 130 civilians dead according to official information. The performance was supported by the Institute of Modern Russia.

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Lack of Rule of Law in Russia Brings Down Modernization

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On May 9, an event hosted by Hudson Institute, a conservative think tank headquatered in Washington, brought together a group of prominent experts and human rights activists to discuss U.S.-Russia relations.

New Documentary Khodorkovsky Premiered in Washington

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New Documentary Khodorkovsky Premiered in Washington

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On May 2, 2011 a new documentary Khodorkovsky by the German film-maker Cyril Tuschi was presented by Institute of Modern Russia at the Wooly Mammoth Theatre in Washington.

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Ludmila Ulitskaya Spoke About Her Book Daniel Stein, Translator at Columbia University

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On April 5th, one of the major Russian living writers Ludmila Ulitskaya came to Columbia University to introduce the translation of her latest novel that has been recently published by Overlook.

Between Honeymoon and Cold War

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Between Honeymoon and Cold War

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At the 30th annual World Russia Forum (March 29-30, 2011) in Washington D.C. Russian and American businessmen declared mutual interest in foreign investments flow, while the politicians were sparring at each other over such calamity issues as systemic corruption, human rights and rule of law in Russia.

Ludmila Ulitskaya to give a reading from her new novel Daniel Stein, Interpreter

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Ludmila Ulitskaya to give a reading from her new novel Daniel Stein, Interpreter

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On April 5th a well-known Russian writer Ludmila Ulitskaya will give a reading from her new novel Daniel Stein, Interpreter (Overlook Press, 2011) at Columbia University.

Vice-President Joe Biden Visits Moscow for 2 days of talks

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Vice-President Joe Biden Visits Moscow for 2 days of talks

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On Wednesday March 9th and Thursday March 10th US Vice-President Joseph Biden will travel to Russia and meet with business leaders, President Medvedev and Prime Minister Putin and civil society groups - including opposition leaders. Talks are expected to focus around Russia’s ascension to the WTO, repeal of the Jackson-Vanick amendment and expanding foreign investment in Russia.

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