Independent sociological research in Russia is under serious threat. The country’s leading non-governmental polling agency has been labelled a “foreign agent” and may have to close. Русский
Two new opposition candidates prepare to take their seats after rigged parliamentary elections in Belarus. As ever, the real losers are ordinary citizens.
Независимые социологические исследования в России подвергаются серьезной угрозе. Объявленный "иностранным агентом", старейший аналитический центр России может прекратить свое существование. English
Protests and strikes across Russia show that the country’s “silent majority” is becoming louder. But are pundits even listening?
The murder of a young girl in a Ukrainian village has led to the expulsion of local Roma families. In the aftermath, observers are asking whether Roma have a place in today’s Ukraine. Українська
Our story on Russia’s grassroots activism continues. From Moscow’s parks to federal highways, ordinary citizens learn the power of protest – and of solidarity.
What do two Moscow parks and a truck drivers’ trade union have in common? They have been the focus of protests that have shown that the Russian public may be losing its traditional passivity.
This new play charts the fate of artists in contemporary Russia. It’s a brave endeavour, and it’s boldly staged — but could it be bolder still?
The inaction of Ukraine's law-enforcement institutions and unrestricted hate speech by top officials is enabling further violence against the country's journalists.
This new book aims to “unveil” society in Chechnya and Dagestan — instead, it’s a perfect guide of how not to write about the North Caucasus.
As Uzbekistan prepares for transition from the Karimov era, what room is there for positive, if pragmatic, thinking?
Russia’s higher education sector is at a crossroads. A few universities are trying to raise their game for international ranking, but most barely survive staff and funding cuts. Русский
