The Ukrainian Nationalism at the Heart of ‘Euromaidan’ The Ukrainian Nationalism at the Heart of ‘Euromaidan’
Coverage focused on the call for European integration has largely glossed over the rise in nationalist rhetoric that has led to violence.
Jan 21, 2014 / Alec Luhn
Russia’s Opposition Breaks Through at the Ballot Box Russia’s Opposition Breaks Through at the Ballot Box
But legislative changes are making it still more difficult for opposition candidates to win.
Oct 29, 2013 / Alec Luhn
At G20, Politicians Push the Same Neoliberal Agenda That Got Us Into This Mess At G20, Politicians Push the Same Neoliberal Agenda That Got Us Into This Mess
Meanwhile, activists organized a counter-summit to discuss the problems world leaders were unwilling to address.
Sep 20, 2013 / Alec Luhn
Despite His Politicized Trial, Aleksei Navalny Is Still a Divisive Figure in Russia Despite His Politicized Trial, Aleksei Navalny Is Still a Divisive Figure in Russia
The anti-corruption activist’s mayoral campaign in Moscow is dividing voters, while testing the country’s diminished opposition party.
Jul 22, 2013 / Alec Luhn
Moscow’s Reaction to Snowden Revelations: Relocate Servers to Russia Moscow’s Reaction to Snowden Revelations: Relocate Servers to Russia
Russian lawmakers claim it would curb US access to Russian Internet data. But the real goal, critics say, would be to enable greater Russian surveillance over online activist activ...
Jul 16, 2013 / Alec Luhn
Gay Pride Versus ‘Gay Propaganda’ Gay Pride Versus ‘Gay Propaganda’
In Russia, activists struggle against rising homophobia and a government crack down on LGBT rights.
Jun 28, 2013 / Alec Luhn
Pussy Riot Doc Defends Free Speech But Skips the Messy Details Pussy Riot Doc Defends Free Speech But Skips the Messy Details
'A Punk Prayer' distills the group's protest and trial into a parable on Vladimir Putin's free speech crackdown.
May 14, 2013 / StudentNation / Alec Luhn and StudentNation
Whither a Russian Student Movement? Whither a Russian Student Movement?
Recent outbursts of student activism are raising hopes for the emergence of a Russian student movement on the heels of the mass political protests of 2011–12.
Feb 22, 2013 / StudentNation / Alec Luhn and StudentNation
The Russian Optimist: An Interview With Opposition Rocker Yuri Shevchuk The Russian Optimist: An Interview With Opposition Rocker Yuri Shevchuk
The well-known musician talks about the adoption ban, Pussy Riot and the future of the opposition movement.
Jan 27, 2013 / Books & the Arts / Katrina vanden Heuvel and Alec Luhn
Public TV Internship Seeks Young Native American Journalists Public TV Internship Seeks Young Native American Journalists
Good opportunities for young Native American journalists to break into the broadcast media.
Jan 21, 2013 / StudentNation / Alec Luhn