03.07.2026

Universities in wartime Russia: political adaptation since the invasion of Ukraine

How have the positions of Russian universities evolved since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, and how are they adapting to the new political circumstances within the country?

How have the positions of Russian universities evolved since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, and how are they adapting to the new political circumstances within the country? In addressing this question, we can distinguish between long-term trends observable over the past few years and the novel developments of the past year. This study examines both.

Analysis by Vasily Zharkov

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