Section: Transitions Online (EU)
Russian Media, Kremlin Keep Mum on Revolution Centennial
In rare comment on Soviet terror, Putin says it served no higher national purpose. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
1917: What Is There to Celebrate?
Mostly Russians are ignoring the messy question of what happened back then, and even Vladimir Putin can’t come up with a consistent narrative. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Central Asia and the Bolshevik Revolution Centennial
Although it happened thousands of miles away, and did not reflect any of the local political currents at work in 1917, the October Revolution had a profound impact on Central Asia. From EurasiaNet.org. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Moldovans Don’t Speak Romanian, Angry Dodon Declares
The outside world sees little difference between the main languages spoken in the neighbor countries, but many Moldovans beg to differ. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Scientists Probe Baikal Seal Deaths
The die-off of the unique animals is bringing overfishing, pollution and other pressing environmental issues into focus. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Ukrainian Investigators Pore Over Manafort Indictment
U.S. authorities have so far not responded to Kyiv’s request for cooperation, Ukrainian prosecutor complains. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Wife of Chechen Man Accused in Putin Plot Killed
The couple, who survived a previous assassination attempt in June, were attacked just outside Kyiv …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Twitter Will Suffer for Russian Ad Ban, Moscow Says
Ban on RT and Sputnik comes as researchers claim Twitter ignored evidence that Russia was using the platform to influence elections. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Two Crimean Tatar Leaders Freed
Turkey’s Erdogan and German Chancellor Merkel reportedly helped negotiate the end of Ilmi Umerov and Akhtem Chiygoz’s ordeal. …read more Source: Transitions Online...
Boom and Bust in Belarusian Science & Technology
Private entrepreneurs are the driving force behind the country’s rising IT sector – but could they do it without the state at their back? …read more Source: Transitions Online...
