Publications

Political theorist and sociologist Greg Yudin elaborates on the pivotal aspects of deep contradictions and inequality in Russian society, exacerbated by the mobilization announced by Vladimir Putin in September 2022. Based on a set of polls, the author examines the main trends and patterns demonstrating the discrepancies between generations, regions and peoples in the country. Greg Yudin does not preclude the possibility of internal conflicts amid general disunity but assumes that young…

In this analytical paper, the political scientist Dr. Ilya Matveev examines the renewed social crisis in Russia based on five indicators, namely the standard of living, employment and wages in the industrial area, healthcare, the non-profit sector and demography. While the country's military expenditures, "partial" mobilization and unprecedented sanctions imposed by Western countries have not resulted in a comprehensive economic collapse over the past year, conditions in the country have become…

If you want to understand the challenges of anti-war propaganda in Russia and the limits of its success, this paper is a must-read. It provides an in-depth analysis of Putin's communication system and how he managed to maintain control over his audience. It also addresses the challenges faced by Russian opposition media in exile and suggests new strategies to reach a wider audience. It also discusses the challenges faced by Western anti-war propaganda in trying to influence the opinion of…

This paper focuses on the mechanisms by which Putin's propaganda manages to capture people from different information bubbles, audiences, social contexts and positions. The author stresses that the intrinsic complexity and contradictions of Putin's loyal audience are downplayed or completely ignored. Consequently, both the causes of the war and its meaning do not have a single explanation for all Russians, which could be refuted by a set of facts.

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Die türkisch-russischen Beziehungen haben eine jahrhundertealte Geschichte, die von Krieg und Rivalität geprägt ist. Auf politische Initiative beider Seiten haben Moskau und Ankara Anfang der 2000er Jahre angefangen, einen großen Schwerpunkt auf die Zusammenarbeit zu legen. Seitdem arbeiten sie eng in verschiedenen Bereichen zusammen; das schnelle Wachstum der politischen Kontakte sowie der Handels- und Wirtschaftsbeziehungen zwischen Russland und der Türkei in den letzten 15 Jahren haben…

Russia has the potential to produce and export renewable electricity, green hydrogen and other products with a low carbon footprint. 2020 can be considered the year of wind generation in Russia, when, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it was possible to launch a large number of industrial wind power plants. The main obstacle for wind power in Russia is the small domestic market, secured by a state support programme, due to the lack of a climate and environmental agenda in the country. The study…