Is Russia Loosening Its Grip on the Press? Is Russia Loosening Its Grip on the Press?
The unexpected release of journalist Ivan Golunov, who was arrested on false drug charges, could be a sign of change to come.
Jun 19, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Is Russia Waking Up? Is Russia Waking Up?
Protests in Yekaterinburg ended in a victory for civil society. Who’s next?
Jun 6, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
The Iron Curtain for the Russian Internet The Iron Curtain for the Russian Internet
New laws signed by Putin are an attempt to introduce direct censorship.
May 21, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Russia Reacts to the Release of the Mueller Report Russia Reacts to the Release of the Mueller Report
While few people in Russia expect relations between the two countries to improve, some hope that direct, citizen-to-citizen contact can slowly bridge the rift.
Apr 4, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Russian Women Against Militarism: Act II Russian Women Against Militarism: Act II
Feminists are once again on the front lines of a generations-old struggle for peace.
Mar 8, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Russia’s Pension-System ‘Reform’ Is Deeply Controversial Russia’s Pension-System ‘Reform’ Is Deeply Controversial
It reveals that the country needs Perestroika 2.0.
Feb 1, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
The Lessons of Lyudmila Alexeyeva The Lessons of Lyudmila Alexeyeva
The legendary human-rights activist died at 91 on December 8, 2018. It was the end of an era.
Dec 21, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
A New Report Charts the Increase in Limitations on Free Speech in Russia A New Report Charts the Increase in Limitations on Free Speech in Russia
The new restrictions are only being applied to critical and independent voices.
Nov 29, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Russia’s Unlearned Lessons From the Failed Revolt of 1993 Russia’s Unlearned Lessons From the Failed Revolt of 1993
Twenty-five years ago, a nascent democracy died.
Oct 19, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Dialogue Is the Best Medicine: Citizens Speak Out Against Reinvigorating the Cold War Dialogue Is the Best Medicine: Citizens Speak Out Against Reinvigorating the Cold War
Russian and American students at the Track Two conference in St. Petersburg were ready to trust each other much more than they trust the politicians.
Sep 25, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina