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Articles by Maria Zheleznova
opinion
Maria Zheleznova
How Russia ‘Won’ the 2019 Winter Student Olympics
Russia's crushing victory at the 2019 Winter Student Olympics raised a few eyebrows.
opinion
Maria Zheleznova
Is Russian Negligence More of a Threat Than Terrorism?
In the wake of another tragedy, it’s worth asking what Russians themselves can do to prevent the next one.
opinion
Maria Zheleznova
Legal Loopholes Won’t Save Russian Citizens (Op-ed)
The story of a gay couple whose marriage was accidentally recognized in Russia is telling
opinion
Maria Zheleznova
Why Muscovites Raided Zaryadye Park (Op-ed)
The Western approach of creating a modern architectural project has run up against a lack of Western values
opinion
Maria Zheleznova
Addicted to Benefits
The state is driving itself into a corner by making citizens addicted to social payouts – after all, welfare budgets have a way of drying up during economic...
Russia’s Religion: Paternalism
Polls prove that Russians aren't making long term plans. Instead, they feel that the ruling authorities control events and that their own actions have...
opinion
Maria Zheleznova
A Small Victory for Liberals: With Oil Prices Rising, Russia Starts Saving
Without any reasons for optimism other than a rise in oil prices and a very illusive hope that the West will lift its sanctions, the government reasons...
Russia Hopes to End Agricultural Counter Sanctions by 2017
Which is more important to the Russian authorities: a winning foreign policy or the success of their import substitution program? “The time has come...
Individual Scandals: Russians Don't Believe in Anti-Corruption Campaign
Russians are having a difficult time making sense of the recent string of corruption scandals involving senior state officials. A case in point concerns...