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Articles by Andrei Pertsev
opinion
Andrei Pertsev
Why the Kremlin Isn’t Celebrating the Duma Election Results
The president did what he could to boost United Russia’s campaign, but the elections were still marred with controversy.
opinion
Andrei Pertsev
In Declaring Navalny Extremist, Russia Has Crossed a New Rubicon
The Russian power system is becoming incontrovertibly monolithic, and any voices not in tune with the chorus are automatically declared to be enemy.
opinion
Andrei Pertsev
Putin the Unstable
Consistency and predictability in Russian politics have all but died.
opinion
Andrei Pertsev
The Slow Death of Russia's Human Rights Council
The replacement of Russia’s Human Rights Council head Mikhail Fedotov with United Russia party member Valery Fadeyev, determines the council’s status...
opinion
Andrei Pertsev
Russians Are No Longer Scared to Protest
Russians, once cowed by the potential consequences of taking to the streets, are increasingly willing to protest over issues that matter to them.
opinion
Andrei Pertsev
Kremlin Scapegoat: Russia’s In-System Opposition Is Under Attack
In-system politicians are now discovering that playing by the rules no longer protects them.
opinion
Andrei Pertsev
Why Russians Are Going to Prison for Memes (Op-ed)
Eventually people will start asking why they are going to prison for memes while corrupt officials receive suspended sentences.
opinion
Andrei Pertsev
The Telegram Ban Is Forcing Ordinary Russians to Break the Law (Op-ed)
No doubt the authorities were counting on the usual support.
opinion
Andrei Pertsev
Russia’s Regions Strike Back: Provincial Leaders Want More From Moscow (Op-ed)
The Kremlin is learning an important lesson — that Russia is a federation
opinion
Andrei Pertsev
It’s the End of the World as the Russian Elites Know it
Those who control resources are becoming feudal lords who are establishing new laws for their domains.