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Power of Telegram, Youth Politics, Putin-2018, Mamut’s Fear

Russian media roundup, September 23-29, 2017

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29 September 2017

In this week’s roundup: Russian media report on the political power of the Telegram channels; Konstantin Gaaze explains the Kremlin’s interest in the youth; Dmitri Kamyshev discusses an experimental poll by Levada Center featuring a fake presidential candidate; Tatiana Stanovaya argues that the 2018 elections should not be viewed as predictable; Vladimir Pastukhov offers a political explanation of the Ulyukayev case; New Times profiles Alexander Mamut, who has become one of the influential media magnates 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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Krutskikh’s Mission, Sechin’s Image, the “Orthodox Party”

Russian media roundup, September 15-22, 2017

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22 September 2017

In this week’s roundup, Konstantin von Eggert profiles Andrei Krutskikh and his mission to “reset” Russia’s relationship with the U.S.; Alexei Firsov argues that the public image of Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin may be outdated; Andrei Movchan dissects the Russian financial sector and offers rebooting solutions; Kirill Rogov discusses the Orthodox crusade against the film Mathilda and its larger political implications; and Arnold Khachaturov writes that the Russian government is “saving up” for Crimea by taxing the wider public. 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. Experts Discuss Whether Russia’s RT Should Be Registered as a Foreign Agent

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21 September 2017

Daniel Frey

On September 8th, the Atlantic Council helda panel event on the legal status of the Kremlin-sponsored media outlet, RT, vis-à-vis the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Participants discussed the challenges that RT poses to the United States, as well as steps policymakers can take to mitigate its influence domestically. The event also featured a brief introduction to Elena Postnikova’s report, “Agent of Influence,” which makes a case for labeling RT a “foreign agent” under FARA.

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Russian Elections, New Lubyanka, The Ulyukayev Case

Russian media roundup, September 9-15, 2017

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15 September 2017

In this week’s roundup, Andrei Pertsev and Alexander Kynev analyze the results of the September 10 elections in Russia and evaluate the performance of the opposition candidates; Ilya Rozhdestvensky discusses the downfall of FSB General Oleg Feoktistov; Ilya Shumanov delves into the core questions in the Ulyukaev case; and Alexander Soldatov conceptualizes the ongoing campaign by the “Orthodox extremists” against Aleksei Uchitel’s Mathilda. 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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Grandfather Putin, Regional Repressions, The Atlantic Drift

Russian media roundup, September 2-8, 2017

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08 September 2017

In this week’s roundup, Andrei Kolesnikov, discusses the Kremlin’s search for a core constituency in the 2018 president elections; Nikolai Petrov analyzes the recent state repressions against Russia’s regional elites; Fyodor Lukianov details the framework of the relations between Russia, Europe and the U.S.; Vladislav Inozemtsev argues that Russia’s key economic problem is the lack of a consistent development strategy; Dmitry Travin writes about fear as one of the foundations of the Putin system. 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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Russian Intelligentsia, Loyal Experts, Putin’s Court

Russian media roundup, August 26 – September 1, 2017

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01 September 2017

In this week’s roundup, Sergei Medvedev discusses the shortcomings in the Russian intelligentsia; Konstantin Gaaze juxtaposes Putin’s “court” and the country’s “Politburo 2.0” system; Lilia Shevtsova classifies Russian experts and intellectuals who support the current regime; Vasily Zharkov explains the public support for Russia’s aggressive foreign policy; Alexander Rubtsov highlights the link between ideology and business in the country. 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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Serebrennikov’s Arrest, Russia Under Surveillance, Ulyukayev vs Sechin

Russian media roundup, August 19-25, 2017

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25 August 2017

In this week’s roundup, Leonid Nikitinsky comments on the recent arrest of Kirill Serebrennikov; Damir Gainutdinov discusses the key findings of Agora’s report titled “Russia Under Surveillance 2017”; Konstantin Gaaze analyzes the Ulyukaev vs Sechin trial; Dmitry Travin explains why freedom is no longer perceived as a value in Russia; and Kirill Martynov analyzes the reasoning behind the sudden closure of LifeNews.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 Left’s Crisis, Change in Russia, Putin’s 18 years in Power

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18 August 2017

In this week’s roundup, Nikolai Mironov discusses Russia’s left-wing political movement; Denis Volkov delves into the issue of the strive for change in Russian society; Grigory Golosov analyzes the reasons why not just dictators, but democratic leaders as well, rule for a long time; Andrei Pertsev comments on the intertwined nature of property and power in Russia; Ivan Lyubimov draws parallels between Russia’s economic situation and that of Venezuela. 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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Russian and U.S. Experts Agree: Sanctions Unlikely to Be Lifted Any Time Soon

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15 August 2017

Daniel Frey

As U.S.-Russia relations continue to plummet, the Wilson Center held a teleconference on the future of the bilateral relationship on August 7, 2017. A panel of Russia experts, including Jane Harman, Aaron David Miller, William E. Pomeranz, Maxim Trudolyubov, and Andrew Weiss, shared their thoughts on the recent developments, including a new roundup of U.S. sanctions.

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Khodorkovsky’s Breakthrough, Trump’s Sanctions, and Cabinet in Putin’s Name

Russian media roundup, August 4–11, 2017

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11 August 2017

In this week’s roundup: Oleg Kashin views Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s recent interview as a “breakthrough” for the Russian political scene; Alexander Baunov discusses the US sanctions against Russia; Konstantin Gaaze analyzes the possibility of Putin bringing the government under direct subordination to the Kremlin; Sergei Medvedev analyzes the recent Siemens turbines scandal and links it to Russia’s losing its sovereignty; and Boris Vishnevsky highlights the disturbing developments inside the Russian judiciary. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.