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Navalny-Strelkov Debate, Putin’s New Image, Stalinism Without Stalin

Russian media roundup, July 21-28, 2017

Details: 28 July 2017

In this week’s roundup: Konstantin Gaaze and Maria Zheleznova review the Navalny-Strelkov debate that drew lots of attention in Russia; Andrey Pertsev details a new format for Putin’s communication with the Russian people; Krill Rogov analyzes the ideological legacy of Stalinism; Svetlana Petrova profiles Putin’s old associate, billionaire Vladimir Litvinenko; and Roman Shleinov delves into the recent broil between Russia’s Central Bank and commercial bank Yugra. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

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Cancellation of Nureyev, Malorossiya, Campaign-2018

Russian media roundup, July 14-20, 2017

Details: 21 July 2017

In this week’s roundup, Alexander Baunov discusses the Bolshoi Theater’s decision to cancel a highly anticipated ballet titled Nureyev that caused a great stir; Alexei Makarkin comments on the idea of establishing the so-called Malorossiya on the territory of the DNR and LNR; Kirill Martynov details the current presidential campaign; and Vedomosti envisions a utopian future for Putin’s Russia. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

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Who Is Afraid of Navalny, Killings in Chechnya, Trump-Putin Meeting

Russian media roundup, July 8-14, 2017

Details: 14 July 2017

In this week’s roundup: Vladimir Pastukhov analyzes the ongoing discussions of Navalny’s dictatorship potential; Yelena Milashina reports on the secret killings on official orders in Chechnya; Dmitri Trenin and Alexander Baunov provide opposing views of the results of the Trump-Putin meeting; and a CEPR report tracks protest activity in Russia. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

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An Unbreakable Regime, The Mystery of Not-Zygar, and the Stalin Question

Russian media roundup, July 1-6, 2017

Details: 06 July 2017

In this week’s roundup, Dmitry Travin argues that the Putin regime is more sustainable than many people believe; Oleg Kashin writes about the state of Russian political journalism and the importance of anonymous Telegram channels; Denis Volkov discusses the recent Levada poll that highlighted Russians’ growing approval of Stalin; and Dmitry Butrin dissects the most recent attacks by Rosneft against AFK Sistema and their implications for Russia’s investment climate. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

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U.S.-Russia Relations: A Point of No Return, G20 Meeting, and Navalny’s Popularity

Russian media roundup, June 24-30, 2017

Details: 30 June 2017

In this week’s roundup: Vladimir Frolov analyzes the consequences of the Washington Post investigation into the Kremlin’s cyberwar against the U.S.; Vladislav Inozemtsev discusses the U.S. Senate’s vote to support tougher sanctions on Russia; Mikhail Troitsky speculates about the Trump-Putin meeting at the upcoming G20 Summit; Ivan Davydov draws on the signals from Putin’s June 15 Direct Line; and Pavel Aptekar writes about Alexei Navalny’s growing popularity. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

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June 12: The Kremlin and the Russian Opposition

Russian media roundup, June 10-16, 2017

Details: 16 June 2017

This week’s roundup is dedicated to the June 12 protests that took place across Russia. Alexander Morozov, Tatiana Stanovaya, Maxim Artemyev and Andrei Pertsev examine the 2017 demonstrations in an effort to understand their nature and predict their development. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

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Renewed Brezhnev Doctrine, Politicization in Russia, and the Kudrin Program

Russian media roundup, June 3-9, 2017

Details: 09 June 2017

In this week’s roundup, Vladimir Frolov argues that Putin’s foreign policy is in fact an updated Brezhnev Doctrine; Alexander Arkhangelsky contends that politicization is inevitable in Russia; Alexander Rubtsov explains how the idea of reforms has been hijacked; Alexander Kynev details how the arrests of regional officials have shaken the balance of power; and Sergey Aleksashenko analyzes Alexei Kudrin’s reform program. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

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Macron’s Russia Plan, the Boy and Shakespeare, and the U.S. Sanctions

Russian media roundup, May 27 – June 2, 2017

Details: 02 June 2017

In this week’s roundup, Tatiana Stanovaya reviews the recent Macron-Putin meeting; Maksim Artemyev analyzes last week’s incident when a nine-year old boy was detained by police for reciting Shakespeare; Alexander Rubtsov addresses the Russian authorities’ attempts to distance themselves from the repressive initiatives coming from below; Anton Tabakh points to the negative trend in the Russian economy; and Vladimir Frolov speculates on the future of the U.S. sanctions policy against Russia. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

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Gogol Center in the Crosshairs, Macedonian Crisis, and State of Distrust

Russian media roundup, May 20-26, 2017

Details: 26 May 2017

In this week’s roundup, Republic writes about the recent searches at Kirill Serebrennikov’s apartment and the Moscow theater he heads; Maxim Samorukov delves into the Macedonian crisis; Dmitry Nekrasov explains on which issues Russian people don’t trust their government; and Vladislav Inozemstev speculates how Russian foreign policy can be changed for the better. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

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The Khrushchovki Protests, Is Putin a Populist? And the Kremlin Aggression as Political Narcissism

Russian media roundup, May 13-19, 2017

Details: 20 May 2017

In this week’s roundup: Alexander Baunov writes that defending property rights was the central issue of the May 14 protests against the demolition of Soviet-era apartment blocks in Moscow; Maxim Trudolubov argues the opposite, pointing out that property protests can peacefully exist in authoritarian regimes; three more experts weigh in on the issue in Novaya Gazeta; Grigory Yudin and Ilya Matveyev contend that Putin is not a real populist; and Alexander Rubtsov analyzes yet another manifestation of the Putin regime’s political narcissism. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

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Latest Articles

Navalny-Strelkov Debate, Putin’s New Image, Stalinism Without Stalin

Russian media roundup, July 21-28, 2017

Cancellation of Nureyev, Malorossiya, Campaign-2018

Russian media roundup, July 14-20, 2017

Who Is Afraid of Navalny, Killings in Chechnya, Trump-Putin Meeting

Russian media roundup, July 8-14, 2017

An Unbreakable Regime, The Mystery of Not-Zygar, and the Stalin Question

Russian media roundup, July 1-6, 2017

U.S.-Russia Relations: A Point of No Return, G20 Meeting, and Navalny’s Popularity

Russian media roundup, June 24-30, 2017

June 12: The Kremlin and the Russian Opposition

Russian media roundup, June 10-16, 2017

Renewed Brezhnev Doctrine, Politicization in Russia, and the Kudrin Program

Russian media roundup, June 3-9, 2017

Macron’s Russia Plan, the Boy and Shakespeare, and the U.S. Sanctions

Russian media roundup, May 27 – June 2, 2017

Gogol Center in the Crosshairs, Macedonian Crisis, and State of Distrust

Russian media roundup, May 20-26, 2017

The Khrushchovki Protests, Is Putin a Populist? And the Kremlin Aggression as Political Narcissism

Russian media roundup, May 13-19, 2017

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