Russia’s ‘Beloved’ President Russia’s ‘Beloved’ President
The Russian political class has come to love Trump wholeheartedly, and are happy to share this love with the whole country.
Jul 27, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Will an Independent Press Survive in Russia? Will an Independent Press Survive in Russia?
With journalists under attack in many forms, a new generation of truth-tellers is bringing fresh ideas to a troubled profession.
Jun 13, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Solidarity in Response to Rash of Sexual Harassment Accusations in Russia Shows That Times Are Changing—Slowly Solidarity in Response to Rash of Sexual Harassment Accusations in Russia Shows That Times Are Changing—Slowly
Many in the media are rallying behind the female journalists who have accused State Duma deputy Leonid Slutsky of sexual harassment.
May 2, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
‘Novaya Gazeta’ Continues to Be the Watchdog of Russian Democracy ‘Novaya Gazeta’ Continues to Be the Watchdog of Russian Democracy
It is a sail of hope for those who believe in the future of Russia, free of arbitrary rule, lies, and contempt for human beings.
Apr 10, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
In Russia, Everyone Is Tired of National Politics In Russia, Everyone Is Tired of National Politics
But at the local level, citizens can embark on a path to improvement and local dialogue.
Mar 14, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Why Are Russian Women Opposed to #MeToo? Why Are Russian Women Opposed to #MeToo?
Anti-feminist discourse is part of the state media’s anti-Western narrative—Russians need to resist it and stand up for their rights.
Feb 23, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Grigory Yavlinsky’s Program Gives Russian Society a Chance to Preserve Its Dignity Grigory Yavlinsky’s Program Gives Russian Society a Chance to Preserve Its Dignity
The leader of the opposition Yabloko Party is a candidate in the Russian presidential election.
Feb 2, 2018 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
The Abyss Between Russian and US Media Just Got Wider The Abyss Between Russian and US Media Just Got Wider
Hasty decisions made on both sides of the Atlantic are causing irreparable damage to journalism as a whole.
Dec 22, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
In Russia, Independent Media Voices Are Becoming Targets Again In Russia, Independent Media Voices Are Becoming Targets Again
More than 20 journalists have been killed in the last 15 years. Lack of information is the key reason for the culture of impunity.
Dec 1, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Opposition Candidates Win More Than 270 Seats in Moscow Municipal Elections Opposition Candidates Win More Than 270 Seats in Moscow Municipal Elections
The psychological effect of this small victory is great. It shows that acting in solidarity can have a real effect.
Sep 15, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina