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Screenings of Nemtsov Documentary Held in Russia

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Screenings of Nemtsov Documentary Held in Russia

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Public screenings of Nemtsov, a documentary film by Vladimir V. Kara-Murza, have begun across Russia. The film’s Russian premiere was held in Nizhny Novgorod; screenings also took place in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yaroslavl, and Kazan. The documentary will be shown in other Russian cities, as well as outside Russia.

REPORT | Russia’s Healthcare System: Current State of Affairs and the Need for Reforms

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REPORT | Russia’s Healthcare System: Current State of Affairs and the Need for Reforms

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The Institute of Modern Russia continues the work on developing a reform program for post-Putin Russia—an initiative that we launched earlier this year. As part of this initiative, today we are presenting a new report titled “Russia’s Healthcare System: Current State of Affairs and the Need for Reforms” that outlines the dire situation in the country’s healthcare and offers policy solutions that can facilitate the much needed change.

IMR Participates in Briefings at Council of Europe and European Parliament

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IMR Participates in Briefings at Council of Europe and European Parliament

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The Institute of Modern Russia continues its engagement with leading European policymakers to highlight the challenges facing independent and opposition candidates at September’s Duma elections.

Experts Highlight Crucial Role of International Observers at Russia’s Upcoming Parliamentary Elections

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Experts Highlight Crucial Role of International Observers at Russia’s Upcoming Parliamentary Elections

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On June 9, at the Atlantic Council headquarters, the Institute of Modern Russia, the Atlantic Council, and Free Russia held a panel discussion on the prospects for Russia’s 2016 parliamentary election. Vladimir Kara-Murza, Pavel Khodorkovsky, John Herbst, Miriam Lanskoy, and Steven Lee Myers discussed the vote, the opposition’s plans, and the international community’s role in ensuring free and fair elections.

Russia’s Election Countdown

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Russia’s Election Countdown

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Please join the Atlantic Council, the Institute of Modern Russia and Free Russia Foundation on Thursday, June 9, 2016, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Atlantic Council headquarters for a panel discussion on the prospects for Russia’s 2016 parliamentary vote, the opposition’s plans, and the international community’s role in ensuring free and fair elections.

Pundits Call for International Oversight of the Investigation of Boris Nemtsov’s Murder

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Pundits Call for International Oversight of the Investigation of Boris Nemtsov’s Murder

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On April 1, a panel discussion on the current status of the investigation into Boris Nemtsov’s assassination took place at the Atlantic Council headquarters in Washington, D.C. A group of prominent panelists, including Vladimir Kara-Murza, David Kramer, John Herbst, and Carl Gershman, was joined by Boris Nemtsov’s daughter, Zhanna Nemtsova, to discuss the specifics of the case, the political situation in Russia, and the need for international oversight of the investigation. The event was co-hosted by the Atlantic Council, the National Endowment for Democracy, the McCain Institute for International Leadership, and the Institute of Modern Russia.

Constitutional Crisis in Russia and How to Resolve It

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Constitutional Crisis in Russia and How to Resolve It

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Today, there is every indication that Russia is facing an anti-constitutional coup. Power is being concentrated in the hands of unconstitutional authorities who have replaced constitutional institutions. It isn’t clear who Russia is governed by, let alone who controls its people. What are the specifics of the current constitutional crisis? Can the reactionary reforms that have eroded the democratic essence of the Russian Constitution be rolled back? Should a new Constitution be developed? Russia’s leading constitutional law experts Elena Lukyanova, Ilya Shablinsky, and Vladimir Patukhov analyze these and many other crucial issues in a new report entitled “Constitutional Crisis in Russia and How to Resolve It.”

“Solved?”: Investigating Boris Nemtsov’s Murder

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“Solved?”: Investigating Boris Nemtsov’s Murder

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Please join the Atlantic Council, the National Endowment for Democracy, the McCain Institute for International Leadership, and the Institute of Modern Russia on Friday, April 1, 2016, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Atlantic Council headquarters (1030 15th St NW, 12th floor, West Tower Elevators), for a panel discussion on the current status of the investigation into the assassination of Boris Nemtsov and the need for international oversight of the investigation.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2016!

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2016!

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The Institute of Modern Russia wishes you happy holidays!

IMR Hosts Discussions at 47th Annual ASEEES Convention

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IMR Hosts Discussions at 47th Annual ASEEES Convention

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From November 19 to 22, the Institute of Modern Russia participated in the 47th Annual Convention of the Association of Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies (ASEEES) in Philadelphia. IMR hosted two panels, presenting research papers on the Kremlin’s connections in Europe and Russia’s democratic practices online, and holding a roundtable discussion on Russia’s information wars.

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