Section: Institute of Modern Russia (USA)
Michael Khodarkovsky: “Democracy in Russia Is Not Only Possible—It’s Inevitable”
As Vladimir Putin is about to be re-elected for another presidential term thus becoming one of the longest serving Russian leaders in history, IMR’s Olga Khvostunova sat down with Michael Khodarkovsky, Professor of History at Loyola University Chicago, to discuss Putin’s legacy, the lessons of the Russian Revolution, the Russian...
Michael Khodarkovsky: “Sweeping history under the rug does not save the country from future problems”
As Vladimir Putin is about to be re-elected for another presidential term thus becoming one of the longest serving Russian leaders in history, IMR’s Olga Khvostunova sat down with Michael Khodarkovsky, Professor of History at Loyola University Chicago, to discuss Putin’s legacy, the lessons of the Russian Revolution, the Russian...
IMR Releases English-Subtitled Version of “Nemtsov”
On February 27, the third anniversary of the assassination of Boris Nemtsov, the Institute of Modern Russia is publicly releasing the English-subtitled version of “Nemtsov,” a documentary about the leader of the Russian opposition directed by his friend and colleague Vladimir Kara-Murza. …read more Source:: Institute of Modern...
Daniel Fried: “This List Is a Missed Opportunity”
Imrussia.org’s editor-in-chief Olga Khvostunova spoke with Daniel Fried, distinguished fellow at the Atlantic Council, former State Department’s Coordinator for Sanctions Policy, about the contents and the meaning of the “Kremlin report,” which was released by the U.S. Treasury on January 29. …read more Source::...
Open Russia Online Resources Blocked in Russia
Roskomnadzor blacklisted Open Russia online resources upon the request of the Prosecutor General’s Office. According to the regulator’s website, a number of corresponding domain names have been blocked on December 11, 2017, citing Article 15.3 of the Federal Law No. 149-FZ “On Information,” which establishes the procedure that limits...
How Putin’s Russia Works
In his most recent book Anders Aslund details the current state of affairs in Putin’s Russia and provides an overview of the system that he defines as “crony capitalism.” The book serves as a good primer of the subject, offering a useful meta-analysis and integrating points. …read more Source:: Institute of Modern...
Why Russia Needs a “Sovereign Runet”
The official goal of the “sovereign internet” bill signed by Vladimir Putin into law on May 1 is to secure the uninterrupted operation of the Runet in case of disconnection from the global infrastructure of the World Wide Web. In reality, this law allows the Russian government to gain centralized control over the Runet and, if need be, to shut...
Trump-Putin Meeting at G-20: All Talk and No Action
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are expected to meet on the sidelines of the G-20 summit, which opens in Osaka on June 28. Despite overwhelming media attention, no “new deal” is in the cards, but both leaders will use the opportunity to score political points. …read more Source:: Institute of Modern...
Un-Freedom of the Press
Over the last month, two events have shaken up a small corner of the Russian media landscape, which continues to strive for integrity and independence. A Meduza reporter got arrested on bogus charges of drug possession, but was eventually acquitted. Prior to that, Kommersant’s entire political desk resigned over the owner’s...
The Kremlin’s Oligarchs in the West
Following the sanctioning of a number of top Russian oligarchs who used to do the Kremlin’s bidding in the West, the Russian government is now engaging less public figures to carry out its “delicate tasks and negotiations,” writes popular Russian Telegram-channel Maluta Skuratov. …read more Source:: Institute of Modern...
