Russia

Vladimir Morozov24.10.2025

The Bank of Russia. What is it? What are its functions and responsibilities? Many people ask these questions while observing the activities of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation. The legislation regarding the Bank of Russia, written by the “Big Four” international (American) auditors, is extremely murky and contradictory. Article 75 of the Constitution […]

Vladimir Golstein21.10.2025

In national folklore, which frequently reflects and perpetuates national stereotypes, Ukrainians are the smartest. Through all sort of tricks they always outsmart everyone, from petty devils to Russians. Even Jews frequently come as losers when confronted by a skillful Ukrainian con-artist. If you don’t believe me, read Gogol. Russians — known for their hero, Ivan-the-Fool, […]

Vladimir Morozov14.10.2025

Deputy Prime Minister Chernyshenko took part in the so-called demo day (sounds ominous) of the international accelerator Sber500, hosted by Sber and its Chairman of the Board, Gref, as part of the Moscow Startup Summit at SberCity. During the demo day opening, Chernyshenko thanked Sber as “a corporation that has built a veritable conveyor belt […]

Klim Zhukov13.10.2025

On October 12, 1771, Mikhail Miloradovich was born. He was a Russian infantry general (1809), one of the heroes of the Patriotic War of 1812, the military governor-general of St. Petersburg, and a member of the State Council since 1818. He participated in the Italian and Swiss campaigns, always leading his regiment into battle, and […]

Vladimir Golstein11.10.2025

According to the highly respected University of Chicago professor, Robert Pape, who studies political violence, 39% of democrats would approve violent removal of Trump. This is scary. Furthermore, another poll suggests that 2/3 of American students think that it is OK to use violence against “offensive” speakers. This is all pretty disturbing and brings a […]

Victor Aliyev08.10.2025

Fifteen years of pastoral ministry have taught me a simple truth: being a Lutheran in Russia means constantly answering the question of what Russian Lutheranism is. There is no answer—there are six different answers, six paths that seem to lead to the same goal. The history of this diversity goes back centuries. The first Lutheran […]

Vladimir Morozov07.10.2025

Irresponsible, unemployed citizens are draining regional budgets. And the question is how does this square with historically low unemployment? The head of the Federation Council Matviyenko and Moscow Mayor Sobyanin proposed reconsidering the approach to paying for health insurance for able-bodied unemployed Russians from regional budgets and considering a mechanism whereby such citizens would bear […]

Tony Rocchi04.10.2025

From Multi-Party State to One-Party State: the disintegration and collapse of non-Bolshevik parties and movements in the Russian Revolution. The former Russian Empire was the most multi-party country in Europe. However, by the early 1920s, the Soviet Union, its successor state, had become Europe’s biggest one-party state. The history of how the Bolsheviks or Communists […]

Igor Filonenko03.10.2025

1. Introduction. Why do they move capitals? History knows many examples when states decided to move their capital. Since the 18th century 69 countries have changed their center. It is always more than just an administrative step; it is a strategic move, reflecting new national priorities. The main reasons behind such decisions can be grouped […]

Vladimir Golstein28.09.2025

This is too funny to miss. Dostoevsky complaining about lies and BS that western press publishes about Russia. Not much has changed since then. European and American media is as bigoted and as myopic now as it was 150 years ago. And probably even more mean-spirited. In 1868, while in France, Dostoevsky drafted a letter […]

The Paradox of Russian Central Bank

How Trump Continues to Out-ukrainian Ukrainians

Investing in Science — Is It Possible to Save and Win?

Life and Death of Mikhail Andreyevich Miloradovich

Terrorism as a manifestation of “pedocracy”

6 Lutheran Churches in Russia

Matviyenko is Striving to Reduce Russia’s Population

From Multi-Party Russia to One-Party State

Moving the Capital: Global Experience and Prospects for Russia

Dostoevsky About European Views on Russia

The Paradox of Russian Central Bank

The Tragedy of “Not-Having-Any”

Spy Games

How Trump Continues to Out-ukrainian Ukrainians