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

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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.

What Makes Putin Tick, How to Reduce Russia-NATO Tensions, and the Containment Strategy

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What Makes Putin Tick, How to Reduce Russia-NATO Tensions, and the Containment Strategy

January-May, 2017

Details: 07 June 2017

As the Kremlin tries to redefine its relationship with the rest of the world, Western policy experts and analysts have been working on policy recommendations and guidelines to deal with a more bellicose Russia. Below is a recap of five research papers published by the leading think tanks over the last five months. We have also included opinion polls showing the current attitudes in the West toward Russia.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

The Number of Solitude, War and Propaganda, and the Wave Effect

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The Number of Solitude, War and Propaganda, and the Wave Effect

Russian media roundup, May 6-12, 2017

Details: 12 May 2017

In this week’s roundup: Novaya Gazeta speaks with writer and frontline veteran Daniil Granin; Alexander Rubtsov weighs in on the way the Russian authorities use Victory Day to promote their own agenda; Denis Volkov discusses the long-term effects of the Bolotnaya protests; and Abbas Gallyamov suggests a strategy for the Russian opposition. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

The Viral Hashtag, Systemic Suicide, Putin’s Orbits, and Impossible Diplomacy

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The Viral Hashtag, Systemic Suicide, Putin’s Orbits, and Impossible Diplomacy

Russian media roundup, April 29 – May 5, 2017

Details: 05 May 2017

In this week’s media roundup, Kirill Rogov explains the Kremlin’s harsh response to Open Russia’s #ENOUGH campaign; Vsevolod Chernozub argues that the controversial urban renovation program could turn into a suicide mission for the current Russian authorities; Ivan Davydov details the structure of Putin’s inner circles; Alexander Rubtsov continues his series on political narcissism in Russia; and Vladimir Frolov weighs on the Kremlin’s “diplomatic hyperactivity.” If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

Khodorkovsky’s Strategy, Russia’s Angry Citizens, and Medvedev’s Rating

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Khodorkovsky’s Strategy, Russia’s Angry Citizens, and Medvedev’s Rating

Russian media roundup, April 22-28, 2017

Details: 28 April 2017

In this week’s roundup, Ivan Davydov discusses Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s strategy in the light of the April 29 protest; Andrei Pertsev argues that the Russian authorities made a huge mistake by launching a controversial urban renovation program; Lev Gudkov explains Prime Minister Medvedev’s plummeting approval rating; and Yakov Mirkin writes that the Russian economy’s dependence on oil has not decreased, contrary to a recent government report. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

Russian Politics Returns, Autocratic Opposition, and Problems of “Normalization”

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Russian Politics Returns, Autocratic Opposition, and Problems of “Normalization”

Russian media roundup, April 15-21, 2017

Details: 21 April 2017

In this week’s media roundup, Gleb Pavlovsky discusses the Russian political triangle—Khodorkovsky, Navalny, and Putin; Dmitry Travin delves into the eternal struggle between the Russian opposition and the repressive regime; Konstantin Gaaze weighs in on the issues facing Sergei Kiriyenko, whose job is to create the “new Putin majority;” and Maxim Artemyev writes about the substance of the presidential campaign. If you are interested in receiving this weekly roundup in your mailbox every Friday, let us know at info@imrussia.org.

Russian Attitudes to the West, the March 26 Protest Explained, No Deal with Trump, and more

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Russian Attitudes to the West, the March 26 Protest Explained, No Deal with Trump, and more

Details: 14 April 2017

In this week’s roundup, Alexei Levinson compares Russian attitudes toward the West in 2000 and today; Denis Volkov explains how the March 26 protests were different; Novaya Gazeta reports on how Russian schools reacted to the protests; Republic interviews Anatoly Chubais; and Vladimir Zharkov argues that a deal between Trump and Putin should not have been expected in the first place. 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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