Hello, this is Margarita Zavadskaia, a political researcher at the Alexandrov Institute at Helsinki University. With me is Alexei Gilev, an associate professor of political science and international relations at…
I am a sustainable development consultant and I work with the bureau to develop business solutions that reduce people’s impact on the environment. Additionally, I am studying in the PhD…
For most of my professional life, I’ve been involved in researching political communication (first at Louisiana University, and then at the Higher School of Economics). But five years ago, I…
This article explores the Ukrainian economy and its struggles in the past eight years, the economic reforms that were attempted, the impact of the war, and the possibility of economic…
This article delves into Putin’s perspective on Russian history and his attempts to rectify its “mistakes” through warfare. By analyzing science fiction literature, the article shows how popular culture has…
Konstantin Skorkin, a journalist and historian of Ukrainian politics, explores Russian President Vladimir Putin’s views on Ukrainian history and how they have evolved over time. He discusses the origins of…
In this article, Dmitry Sidorov, a Russian journalist with experience in both propaganda media and independent journalism, delves into the world of propaganda. The article covers the definition of propaganda,…
The relationship between Russia and NATO has been a contentious one since the alliance’s formation in 1949. This article examines the history of NATO, its principles and drawbacks, and the…
In Russian society, whos name is used to wage an aggressive war in Ukraine, in particular. Are “we” leading it (not long ago graffiti appeared in Tel Aviv saying “We…
In Russia, where military censorship and persecution of dissenters are rampant, anonymous street art has become a relatively safe way for citizens to express their anti-war stance. This article explores…