Doublespeak and Newspeak: Controlling Words—Controlling Minds
How Orwell became the Russian Reality
How All of Russian TV Became State-Controlled
Short biography of the freedom that never happened.
Trade unions in Russia
Among individuals with left-leaning perspectives, there is often a perception that Russia leans leftward, particularly concerning workers' rights. Is this indeed the case?
State Control of the Film Industry in Russia
Having just been released from total state control during the Soviet era, the Russian cinema industry became dependent on state support once again. As they say, 'he who pays the piper calls the tune.' Were there ever any alternatives?
Oprichnina: The Violence of the State, Its History and Modernity
Policy established by Tsar Ivan the Terrible in 16th century involved public executions and ruthless land seizures of aristocrats. How does its legacy remain in current Russian politics?