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Primorye Debacle, Tragicomic “Spygate,” Syria Deal

Russian media-roundup, September 15-21, 2018

Details: 21 September 2018

In this week’s roundup, the runoff election in the Primorye region ended in an unprecedented rigging of the vote in favor of the Kremlin candidate and later in a no less unprecedented cancelling of the election results. Another story that played out was the follow-up of RT’s controversial interview with two Russians accused of the Salisbury attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter. Finally, the downing of another Russian plane in Syria created tensions between Moscow and Tel-Aviv.

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Russian Electoral Results, Zolotov vs. Navalny, Ruble’s Troubles

Russian media roundup, September 8-14, 2018

Details: 14 September 2018

In this week’s roundup, political experts and sociologists analyze the September 9 elections in Russia where the Kremlin candidates showed underwhelming results. Another big story that shook the liberal corner of Russian society was the video message released by the head of the Russian National Guard Viktor Zolotov threatening oppositionist Alexei Navalny. Finally, the ruble volatility has been especially noticeable this week as the new U.S. sanctions loom large.

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September 9 Elections, Pension Protest Potential, Zakharchenko’s Death

Russian media roundup, September 1-7, 2018

Details: 07 September 2018

In this week’s roundup: a series of local, regional and other elections scheduled to take place on September 9 in Russia is expected to have a low turnout and a decreased rating for the “party of power.” Another story is Vladimir Putin’s decision to soften the controversial pension reform, which was announced in a national televised presidential address. Finally, the assassination of Alexander Zakharchencko, leader of the DNR, triggered a new wave of discussions about the future of the Donbass conflict.

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New Macroregions, “Voluntary” Investment, September Elections

Russian media roundup, August 25-31, 2018

Details: 31 August 2018

In this week’s roundup: one of the somewhat overlooked developments this week was an idea, introduced by the Economic Ministry, to divide Russia into 14 macroregions. Some experts view it as a precursor to potential constitutional reform. In the follow-up discussion of the presidential aide’s controversial proposal to seize corporate “superprofits,” the government reframed the idea as “voluntary investment.” Finally, the Moscow election campaign has hit the home stretch, with the incumbent mayor promising Moscovites all kinds of perks.

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20 years of Russian Default, A Plan to Seize “Superprofits,” What Russia Is Doing in Africa

Russian media roundup, August 18-24, 2018

Details: 24 August 2018

Last weekend marked the 20th anniversary of one of the key events that shaped Russian modern history—the 1998 financial crisis and the government’s default. Another major discussion in the Russian political discourse this week revolved around a proposal by Putin’s economic aide to “seize” over 500 billion rubles from industrial companies to relieve the country’s tax burden. Finally, Russian experts try to explain the Kremlin’s expansion into Africa.

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Russian Journalists Killed in Africa, Pension Reform Protests, FSIN Problem

Russian media roundup, July 27 – August 3, 2018

Details: 03 August 2018

This week, the news of the killing of three Russian journalists in Central African Republic caused a great stir, with discussions and speculations spanning across all major publications. On a different front, the debates around the pension reform continue as the protests against it took place in dozens of the Russian cities. Finally, in the light of the recent torture video in the Yaroslavl prison, the Russian officials have floated the idea of a penitentiary service reform.

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Helsinki Summit on Ukraine and Syria, Putin on Pension Reform, Hypersonic Leak

Russian media roundup, July 21-27, 2018

Details: 27 July 2018

This week, experts continued to dissect the outcomes of the highly controversial Helsinki summit and its meaning for the Ukraine and Syria crises. In the meantime, pension reform is moving forward in Russia, despite Putin’s “disliking” its key provisions. Finally, the FSB is investigating an alleged leak of Russia’s newest hypersonic technology to the West. In a bonus section, we focus on the state of affairs in the Russian civil society.

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Helsinki Summit Results, FSB vs ICR, World Cup Aftermath

Russian media roundup, July 14-20, 2018

Details: 20 July 2018

The Putin-Trump summit in Helsinki and its aftermath dominated this week’s news cycle in the Russian media. Another important development was the arrest of former ICR official Alexander Drymanov, which signifies a new round of the ongoing war between the Investigative Committee and the FSB. Finally, the closing remarks on the World Cup and its implications for Russia shaped a third notable storyline.

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When Putin Meets Trump, World Cup Results, Russia in Trade War

Russian media roundup, July 7-13, 2018

Details: 13 July 2018

As the World Cup winds down in Russia, experts are trying to capture its political and social meaning for the country and the regime. Discussions about the highly anticipated Putin-Trump summit are also taking central stage, but expectations are rather low. In the meantime, as the U.S. started the trade war with China last week, the Russian government decided not to stay on the sidelines and raised duties on certain U.S. imports by 25-40 percent.

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Putin-Trump Summit, Unpopular Pension Reform, Moscow Election Filters

Russian media roundup, June 30 –July 6, 2018

Details: 05 July 2018

As the highly anticipated Putin-Trump summit nears, pundits are discussing the main challenges of the meeting and potential outcomes for the U.S-Russia relationship. On the domestic front, as negative opinions about the pension reform persist, the Kremlin prepares to respond. One of the key political developments in the capital was the announcement of the list of candidates who will run for the Mayor’s and the Moscow Region Governor’s offices in the September elections. No member of the liberal opposition passed the electoral filter.

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Primorye Debacle, Tragicomic “Spygate,” Syria Deal

Russian media-roundup, September 15-21, 2018

Russian Electoral Results, Zolotov vs. Navalny, Ruble’s Troubles

Russian media roundup, September 8-14, 2018

September 9 Elections, Pension Protest Potential, Zakharchenko’s Death

Russian media roundup, September 1-7, 2018

New Macroregions, “Voluntary” Investment, September Elections

Russian media roundup, August 25-31, 2018

20 years of Russian Default, A Plan to Seize “Superprofits,” What Russia Is Doing in Africa

Russian media roundup, August 18-24, 2018

Russian Journalists Killed in Africa, Pension Reform Protests, FSIN Problem

Russian media roundup, July 27 – August 3, 2018

Helsinki Summit on Ukraine and Syria, Putin on Pension Reform, Hypersonic Leak

Russian media roundup, July 21-27, 2018

Helsinki Summit Results, FSB vs ICR, World Cup Aftermath

Russian media roundup, July 14-20, 2018

When Putin Meets Trump, World Cup Results, Russia in Trade War

Russian media roundup, July 7-13, 2018

Putin-Trump Summit, Unpopular Pension Reform, Moscow Election Filters

Russian media roundup, June 30 –July 6, 2018

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