Russian Politics
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Russia’s ‘patriotic education’ programme wants to create another generation of Putin faithful
The Kremlin regards children and young people as a vital part of its effort to maintain support for the war in Ukraine.
Jennifer Mathers, The Conversation & Allyson Edwards, The Conversation
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For all its strength, Russia has always seen itself as a besieged victim
The image of Russia as a fortress, isolated in the world and subject to perpetual threats, is ingrained in the country’s psyche.
Gregory Carleton, The Conversation
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Good ol’ days: In Putin’s Russia, people increasingly identify with the Soviet Union
Many Russians hanker for the old USSR, but it has more to do with cultural and economic nostalgia than wanting the old Soviet empire back.
Stephen Whitefield, The Conversation & Paul Chaisty, The Conversation
Trending
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Why a Japanese spy suddenly embraced Islam in Bombay in the early 20th century
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Not paid news: New York Times refutes BJP claim on article about AAP schools
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Subhas Chandra Bose and Emilie Schenkl: A marriage that defied the Third Reich
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What accounts of growing Indian illiberalism miss: The grounds for bigotry were laid before 2014
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BJP MLA put under house arrest for threatening to stall Munawar Faruqui’s show in Hyderabad
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Russia’s feminists are using art to protest against Putin’s war and its propaganda
Numerous women and gender non-conforming people have created a vast decentralised network to coordinates spontaneous direct actions.
Maria Silina, The Conversation
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Spy vs Spy: Why Russia’s intelligence agencies got the invasion of Ukraine so wrong
Like the emperor with no clothes, the Russian president suffers from a warped reality where only positive information is allowed.
Stephen Hall, The Conversation
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Russia under Putin is the textbook defenition of a fascist state
Moscow’s brutal invasion of Ukraine suggests that a reconsideration of the term’s applicability to Russia is definitely in order.
Alexander Motyl, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: MP policeman turns to religious leader to identify murderer, he claims to know who did it
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Watch: Manipur CM N Biren Singh shows off football skills for Durand Cup inauguration
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‘Smile Please’: Delhi Police warns against traffic violations with a ‘World Photography Day’ post
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Watch: The horrifying moment when a four-storey building collapsed in Mumbai, no casualties reported
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‘When you want to have chapati and biryani’: Video of biryani burrito confuses food lovers
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Why it is misguided to hope that Russia’s oligarchs may come together to topple Putin
The rich business leaders have helped Putin stay in power through their political quiescence and economic support of the Kremlin’s domestic initiatives.
Stanislav Markus, The Conversation
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Putin’s antagonism toward Ukraine was never about NATO. He just wants to create a new Russian empire
His speech showed that he has concocted his own view of history and world affairs in which Ukraine’s independence is an anomaly.
Emily Channell-Justice, The Conversation & Jacob Lassin, The Conversation
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Aleksei Navalny’s return to Russia has given rise to a wave of anti-Putin politics
Navalny’s call for protests against his detention has sparked the largest opposition events in a decade.
Regina Smyth, The Conversation
The Reel
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’ season 2 is here
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‘Duranga’ review: Suspend disbelief if you want to enjoy the twists
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‘Tamilrockerz’ review: In show about piracy, some insights about the price of cinemania
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‘Dobaara’ review: An engaging thriller about time travel and alternate reality
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‘Nope’ review: Jordan Peele’s sci-fi horror is mostly a yup
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Russia Opposition leader Alexei Navalny sentenced to nearly 3 years in prison
The verdict by a Moscow court ignited protests in the country and nearly 1,400 people were detained.
Scroll Staff
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Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny poisoned with Soviet-era nerve agent, says Germany
Novichok, a potent class of chemical weapon developed by the Soviet Union, is the same substance used on former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in 2018.
Scroll Staff
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France says Russian Opposition leader Navalny victim of ‘criminal act’ after suspected poisoning
The country’s foreign ministry called for an independent and transparent investigation in the matter.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Wrestling: Antim Panghal creates history, first Indian woman to win gold at U20 World C’ships
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Lord’s Test: Nortje & Co breathe fire as South Africa defeat England by an innings and 12 runs
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ICC World Test Championship standings: South Africa on top spot after big win at Lord’s vs England
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India tour of England: Jhulan Goswami returns to ODI squad, Kiran Navgire earns T20I call-up
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Premier League: Liverpool boss Klopp on United’s form – ‘Just helps them to be even more motivated’