2024: Trends of the Year In Russia
These trends reflect significant shifts in political, social, and cultural landscapes, particularly within Russia.
2024: Repression as Applied Policy In Russia
One of the regime’s primary tools of repression has been the stigmatization associated with the “foreign agent” status.
2024: Resignation of Shoigu and Multivector Dynamics of the Special Military Operation
The resignation of Sergey Shoigu as Minister of Defense, accompanied by the purge of his associated political clan, emerged as the most significant development in 2024.
Russia and the UAE Finalise Agreement to Avoid Double Taxation
The UAE has emerged as a significant hub for Russian business and government elites, a trend that has only accelerated in light of geopolitical shifts.
Fury in Bashkiria: eco-activist’s arrest sparks massive protests and bloody crackdown
Pro-Kremlin Telegram channel Rybar, known for its ties to Russia’s Ministry of Defense, has alleged that Alsynov received backing from Turkey.
Russian Army’s Shocking Move: HIV and Hepatitis-Positive Soldiers Sent to Ukraine’s Frontlines
Introduced in October 2024, this decision halts the dismissal of servicemen diagnosed with these conditions.
Russian Import Costs Surge Amid Sanctions, Driven by Price Hikes and Market Shifts
The financial impact of these shifts is considerable. In 2023 alone, Russian buyers incurred an additional $20 billion in costs due to the rising prices of imports.
Russian Authorities Tighten Control Over Cultural Expression
The dismissal of Elizaveta Likhacheva, director of the Pushkin Museum, signals increasing state control over Russia’s cultural institutions.
Russia’s Liquid Sovereign Wealth Fund Shrinks to ₽3.8; Trillion
This marks a decline of nearly ₽2 trillion in just one month, according to data from the Ministry of Finance.
Russia Officially Acknowledges Censorship Amid Tightening Restrictions on Artists
Evgeny Gorenburg recently confirmed that artists wishing to perform at the event must secure clearance from security agencies.
Tensions Rise in Russia as Military Bloggers Lash Out Against Peace Advocates
Rising tensions in Russia as military bloggers attack peace advocates, exposing deep divisions over the Ukraine conflict and political stability.
Russia in 2024: Elite Transformation and a Soviet Revival
Explore how elite power struggles reshape politics and business, revive Soviet nostalgia, and freeze societal dynamics in uncertainty.
FSB Counterintelligence Officer Shot Dead in Moscow Ministry Building
In a shocking incident, FSB counterintelligence officer Vladimir Feshchenko was fatally shot in one of the buildings of the Russian Ministry of Defense