Democracy Without Women Is Not Democracy Democracy Without Women Is Not Democracy
Gorbachev’s perestroika gave a start to the independent women’s movement in Russia.
Mar 18, 2021 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
He Taught Gorbachev He Taught Gorbachev
Stephen Cohen was an active participant in the democratic changes in Russia, and he will always be remembered as such.
Sep 25, 2020 / Lived History / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Russia Needs a New Gorbachev Russia Needs a New Gorbachev
A dialogue between the Russian government and people protesting in the streets is still possible.
Aug 7, 2020 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Freedom of Speech Is Under the Gun as the Virus Spreads in Russia Freedom of Speech Is Under the Gun as the Virus Spreads in Russia
Authorities are tightening the screws on journalists and those who speak out. Growing civil solidarity may be the response.
May 8, 2020 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Putin Begins the Transition of His Own Power Putin Begins the Transition of His Own Power
Even without the formal status of president, Putin would remain the supreme ruler of Russia.
Jan 21, 2020 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Domestic Violence Is Russia’s Shame Domestic Violence Is Russia’s Shame
The fight in Russia over the law on domestic violence mirrors the country’s fight over democracy.
Dec 17, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Russia’s Recent Elections Could Signal Hope—or a Warning Russia’s Recent Elections Could Signal Hope—or a Warning
New opposition faces emerge after local elections in Moscow and other regions throughout Russia.
Sep 13, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Russia Needs Its Own Bernie Sanders Russia Needs Its Own Bernie Sanders
Can leftist sociologist and columnist Boris Kagarlitsky create room for a new politics in Russia?
Aug 7, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Is Russia Loosening Its Grip on the Press? Is Russia Loosening Its Grip on the Press?
The unexpected release of journalist Ivan Golunov, who was arrested on false drug charges, could be a sign of change to come.
Jun 19, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina
Is Russia Waking Up? Is Russia Waking Up?
Protests in Yekaterinburg ended in a victory for civil society. Who’s next?
Jun 6, 2019 / Nadezhda Azhgikhina