Three Days in August Three Days in August
They remain in history as a heroic and inspired experience of civic awakening, the unexpected and joyous understanding that everyone’s personal choice has meaning and the futu...
Aug 17, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Russia Is Experiencing the Largest Anti-Government Protests in Half a Decade Russia Is Experiencing the Largest Anti-Government Protests in Half a Decade
Railing against corruption, young people across the country are standing up for a more just future.
Jun 14, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
A New Organization Is Battling Russia’s Culture of Impunity A New Organization Is Battling Russia’s Culture of Impunity
To end the attacks on journalists, activists, and writers, Freedom of Speech is standing for the best traditions of Russian civil society.
Apr 24, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
In Russia, Are Fake Feminist Groups Back in Action? In Russia, Are Fake Feminist Groups Back in Action?
The goals of “Fem Fest” seemed to be less rallying Russian women and more demonstrating to the West that Russian feminists exist.
Mar 29, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Russians Don’t Want to Live in the Middle Ages Russians Don’t Want to Live in the Middle Ages
By reducing the penalty for domestic violence, the Duma yet again failed to heed the voices of citizens and experts.
Feb 1, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
It’s Not Too Late for an Honest Russian-American Dialogue It’s Not Too Late for an Honest Russian-American Dialogue
People from both countries must return to the simple idea of discussing our problems—and our solutions—openly with each other.
Jan 17, 2017 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina