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The kompromat bubble

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

There is a very unique Russian word that has haunted Russian politics ever since the fall of the Soviet Union: kompromat, a Russian-style contraction of ‘compromising material’. Kompromats have a lively culture in Russia. Creating a good kompromat has become … Continue reading →

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Falling leaves

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

The tensest summer of the past decade in Russia is over. September is about to bring back the political battles – within the elite, within the opposition and between these two heterogeneous groups – to full swing. In 2008, it … Continue reading →

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Back to the future

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

It might seem as if the game had ended – at least this is what Novaya Gazeta proclaimed on its front page this week. In fact, the “game” has only just begun with last Sunday’s victory of Putin. I believe … Continue reading →

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Protected: Changing horses

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

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Protected: Spring is coming

Posted on December 25, 2011 by

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Protected: Dima’s last chance

Posted on September 29, 2010 by

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