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Bear Market Brief Podcast
The Bear Market Brief podcast explores politics, economics, and their intersection in Russia, Ukraine, and the post-Soviet space. Subscribe here
Reflecting on a Year of War
On the anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Maria Romanenko shares her experience fleeing Ukraine and reflects on what the war means, both personally and broadly. Click here for information about Maria’s fundraiser. Explore more from the Bear Market Brief Podcast...
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Stop, Hey, What Stat’s Sound?
What do the statistics and other indicators coming out of Russia these days actually mean, and which ones should we actually be paying attention to? Explore more from the Bear Market Brief Podcast here Subscribe to the Bear Market...
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Mobilize This
How is Russia’s economy doing as we start 2023? And how is mobilization going – if it is even possible? Explore more from the Bear Market Brief Podcast here Subscribe to the Bear Market Brief newsletter ...
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War in Ukraine: A Firsthand Account
What has the war actually been like on the ground? How have communities, and the Ukrainian government reacted? Kirill, a Kyiv resident and open source conflict researcher, joins to share his experience. Support Vostok SOS Explore more from the...
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Public Opinion in Russia: What Do We Know, What Can We Know?
What do Russians actually think about the war in Ukraine? How are sanctions being felt locally? And what can we learn – or not – from polls conducted in Russia’s current political climate. Explore more from the Bear Market...
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Russia’s War in Ukraine: The Strategic Picture
In this Bear Market Brief crossover episode, FPRI Templeton Fellow Phil Wasielewski joins host Aaron Schwartzbaum to provide an update on the war and take a step back. What is the broader strategic picture and what does it...
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How Do You Solve a Problem Like Navalny?
Jan Matti Dollbaum, Morvan Lallouet, Ben Noble, authors of the book “Navalny: Putin’s Nemesis, Russia’s Future?” and Eilish Hart, editor of BMB Ukraine, join to discuss all things Alexei Navalny. You can purchase the book here, and use ADISTA5 for...
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Parliamentary, My Dear Watson
Felix Light stops by to discuss Russia’s upcoming Duma elections, what they mean, who’s involved, and what to expect. Subscribe to the BMB podcast on iTunes Click here to subscribe to BMB Russia & Ukraine ...
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Mishustin Impossible
Who is Russia’s prime minister, anyway? Dr. Fabian Burkhardt joins to explain PM Mishustin’s agenda, and what his role means for governance in Russia. Subscribe to the BMB podcast on iTunes Click here to subscribe to BMB Russia &...
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Wither Democracy?
Nick Trickett and Isabel Linzer join to talk freedom, both on the internet and the ballot box, as Russia prepares for elections this fall. Subscribe to the BMB podcast on iTunes Click here to subscribe to BMB Russia &...
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