Vladimir Shlapentokh

Vladimir Shlapentokh is a Professor of Sociology at Michigan State University notable for his work on Soviet and Russian society and politics as well as theoretical work in the fields of sociology.

Sticks and stones

International public opinion once concerned Russian and Soviet leaders, but not any longer. Pussy Riot, the Navalny trial and now attacks on independent pollsters Levada Center, a partner organisation of oDRussia, show the Kremlin has become totally indifferent to western outrage.

By Vladimir Shlapentokh

/ 5 Jun 2013