Opinion

OpinionThey say Saint Petersburg will survive everything. But will it?Journalist Yulia Galkina on how the Russian invasion of Ukraine destroys local patriotism in Russia15 мая 2023OpinionIs Russia fascist?Academic Denis Grekov thinks it is—here are his arguments30 марта 2023Opinion“But you’re one of us!” No, I’m notDankhayaa Khovalyg believes that her native Republic of Tyva is de-facto a colony in Russia rather than an equal member of the federation. Here’s why.7 июня 2023OpinionEuropean Virtue SignalingWriter Sasha Filipenko outlines the contradictions of the call to ban Russian nationals from receiving Schengen visas31 августа 2022OpinionEurope Must Handle AwkwardnessIndependent activist Almut Rochowanski about the idea of ​​a visa ban for Russians30 августа 2022OpinionDon’t Look, Don’t See, Don’t KnowSociologist Svetlana Stephenson on why Russians are in denial about the war25 августа 2022OpinionAnatomy of a GenocideWriter Sergey Medvedev reflects on utter disrespect for human life in Russia as a precursor for the tragedies of Grozny, Aleppo, and now Bucha and Mariupol8 августа 2022OpinionBack to the Age of Homo SovieticusWith McDonald’s leaving the country, Russians are saying goodbye to more than just Big Mac3 августа 2022OpinionWho Betrayed Whom?Historian Sergey Bondarenko on the term “national traitor” and the meaning behind it27 июля 2022