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2010: Russia: history and future development

11:23 03/02/2012

The 7th Valdai Club Meeting, an expert forum for international specialists on Russia, titled “Russia: History and Future Development,” ran from August 31 through September 7Read more

by Stas Goryachev

2007: Russia at the crossroads - choice and identity

11:22 03/02/2012

Moscow-Kazan, 10-14 September 2007Read more

by Stas Goryachev

2006: Global energy industry in the 21st century: Russia's r

11:21 03/02/2012

The club’s third conference, “Global Energy in the 21st Century: Russia’s Role and Position” was devoted to energy security – the main issue on the agenda of the 2006 G8 summit in St. Peters...

by Stas Goryachev
 

From Russia Profile

02/04/2012
Going the Distance

Going the Distance

More than 150,000 people came on to the streets in Moscow today in competing political rallies, just a month before the March 4 presidential elections. Tens of thousands of protesters “in support of fair elections” gathered for a march to Bolotnaya Square, showing that the opposition continues to put bodies on the streets despite the frigid February weather. Yet rallies in support of the government also grew considerably as well – police stated that more than 130,000 people came out for a rally in support of Prime Minister and presidential candidate Vladimir Putin, though both protesters and experts called that number “exaggerated.”

By Andrew Roth
02/04/2012
Russians Rally as Putin Hints Reforms, Warns of Regime Change

Russians Rally as Putin Hints Reforms, Warns of Regime Change

Over a hundred thousand people braved the bitter cold at two major rallies in downtown Moscow on Saturday as a power play between champions of political liberalization and supporters of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin continues to unfold. The first demonstration demanded fair elections at the March 4 presidential polls, at which Putin is expected to secure a third term in the Kremlin. It also calls on Russians “not to give a single vote” to Putin.

02/03/2012
On a Personal Note

On a Personal Note

Russia Profile brings you some of the best analysis on top stories in Russia today. But there’s always more behind them. Each Friday, our writers provide their own take on the news, offering unique commentary to put events into a different perspective. This week, Andrew Roth wonders if protests in Moscow can (and will) boil over, Tai Adelaja asks if the Kremlin would ever ban social networks, and Dan Peleschuk laments that opposition rallies are no longer spontaneous (and that he has to brave the cold to cover them).

Editorial Comment by Russia Profile Staff

Events

19/01/2012

Valdai Club conference to discuss transformation in the Arab World

Russia’s Sochi will play host to the Valdai Discussion Club Middle East section’s conference “Transformation in the Arab World and Russia’s Interests” on February 17-18, 2012.

19/01/2012

Russian, Kazakh experts tackle Eurasian integration in Valdai Club videoconference

The Valdai International Discussion Club held the Moscow-Astana videoconference “Elections in Kazakhstan and the outlook for Eurasian integration” at the RIA Novosti press center.

17/12/2011

4th Session of the Working Group on the Future of Russia-U.S. Relations

The Working Group on the Future of U.S.-Russia Relations held its fourth meeting on December 16 and 17 in Moscow. Along with reviewing the current state of bilateral relations and their future through the lenses of the electoral cycles in Russia and the United States, the meeting addressed Russian-U.S. cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Publications

12:37 22/11/2011
Russia should not miss its chance: Development scenarios

Russia should not miss its chance: Development scenarios

The theses contained in the report “Russia should not miss its chance: Development scenarios” were prepared by the working group comprising Russian and international experts ahead of the VIII annual Valdai Discussion Club meeting, themed “2011-2012 Elections and the Future of Russia. Development Scenarios for the Next 5-8 Years”.

16:00 01/11/2011
Valdai Index

Russia Development Index 2010-2011 (Valdai Index)

The Valdai Index represents the combined opinion of leading world experts that participated in Valdai Club conferences with respect to Russia’s development in the political, economic, social, cultural and international spheres. Download Russia Development Index 2010-2011 in Russian (PDF)

15:46 19/09/2011
Reconfiguration, Not Just a Reset

U.S.-Russia Relations in Post-Soviet Eurasia: Transcending the Zero-Sum Game

The report examines how the Russia’s and United States` ties with the countries in post-Soviet Eurasia affect the bilateral relationship. The authors argue that despite the initial successes of the “reset” in Russia-U.S. relations, disputes relating to post-Soviet Eurasia represent “a ‘landmine’ in Russia -U.S. relations that could ‘detonate’ at any time and seriously complicate cooperation on other issues.

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Poll

Which of the following do you consider to be opposition in Russia?






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RIAN Newswire

03:15 Protests in Syria
03:15 FM Lavrov Explains Russia’s Veto on Syria Resolution in UN
23:59 Top stories of the day
23:59 Main news of February 4
23:29 U.S. ‘Disgusted’ by Russia, China Double Veto on Syria Resolution
 

From our readers

Russia's Slow Engagement Hinders Marriage

Over two decades China has made a huge success in implementing its long-term foreign strategic policy while Russia is still struggling to engage Africa. A critical assessment shows that Russia's problem of winning Africa back stems primarily from lack of political will and concrete policy agenda. After the collapse of the Soviet system, Russia revised its foreign policy concept which underlines new directions to develop political contacts and expand economic cooperation, but in the case of Africa, policy implementation has been slow and most often with little vigour and business-like flavour.

Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s Role in Stabilizing Afghanistan: Challenges & Prospects

SCO might be amenable to the idea of a co-security partnership with NATO. In this regard, the organization would like to work together with the regional powers in fighting the Common cause of combating terrorism and stabilizing the situation in Afghanistan.

The Russian opposition needs institutional representation

10:14 03/02/2012
Opposition rally "For Fair Election" in Moscow
© Kirill Kallinikov, RIA Novosti

The authorities are adapting to the new reality. Putin is a man of his time, just like Mikhail Gorbachev was a man of his time. Gorbachev is often unfairly criticized for not being able to foresee all the consequences of his actions. Putin is facing the same problem. He needs time to adapt to the new situation.

CHIESA, Giulietto
Printing banknotes at Goznak factory in Perm
10:42 02/02/2012

Davos 2012: What will happen to the Russian economy?

The most important effect on the Russian economy from the European crisis is the tightening of the credit conditions. Since summer last year it is much more difficult for the Russian corporate banking sector to borrow abroad, compared to say 12-18 months ago. As a result many Russian companies and banks have to repay old debts while not being able to borrow new ones.

ALEKSASHENKO, Sergey
10:17 02/02/2012

Winners of the Valdai Club Research Grant Program to be announced later this February

The research project contest sponsored by the Valdai Club Foundation has been met with enthusiasm in the Russian and international academic community. The 14 research topics proposed by the Foundation for Development and Support of the Valdai Discussion Club were praised by the experts who filed a considerable number of research proposals and applications.

Rally "For Fair Election" in St Petersburg
10:56 02/02/2012

Russians prefer to achieve democracy without foreign assistance

The presidential election campaign has de facto started in Russia. Official agitation will be launched February 4, one month prior to the vote, but the candidates are already there. Vladimir Putin has published two program articles and is attending rallies across the country.

LUKYANOV, Fyodor
A SU-27 SM fighter lands at a military airport in the Primorye Territory.
10:03 01/02/2012

Russia’s military-technical policy

One of the most important events of last year for Russia’s national defense was the adoption and launch of the State Arms Procurement Program for 2011-2020. It heralded the start of a large-scale rearmament of the Army, Navy and Air Force and the introduction of new and up-to-date weapons and military equipment.

PUKHOV, Ruslan
 

Blogs

by Dmitry Gorenburg
09:46 01/24/2012

How many nuclear weapons does Russia need?

Russia has announced a plan for the rapid construction of a total of eight Borei class SSBNs by 2018, with one new submarine to be commissioned every year starting in 2013.

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by Alexei Fenenko
16:32 11/14/2011

Why Russia defends Iran?

Russia supports Iran because of fears of potentially dangerous (from its point of view) actions of the U.S. non-proliferation regime, which becomes more repressive, according to the Russian side. Therefore, Moscow uses the talks with Iran as the ability to protect against the NPT norms of their audit in a less favorable direction for Russian interest.

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by Clifford Gaddy
10:28 09/29/2011

Pudrin Lives!

Kudrin’s firing is a very important event, much more than Putin’s anticlimactic announcement over the weekend that he was going to demote Medvedev and return as president himself.

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Russia in Foreign Media

At Moscow Rally, Fighting the Cold and the Kremlin

Opposition leaders are increasingly divided over how to maintain momentum going into the presidential elections next month. And even if they succeed in sustaining their voice, few believe it will have any effect on Vladimir V. Putin’s efforts to return to the presidency.

Russian Literati Plot Activist Role

The emergence of literary and cultural stars at the head of anti-Kremlin street protests is the most dramatic return of intellectuals to Russia's political stage since the final years of the Soviet Union. They are prominent because opposition parties lack a credible and experienced leader of Mr. Putin's stature. Yet no one in the intelligentsia has stepped up as his political challenger.

Lighting up the Russian Far East

Putin will pursue natural resource diplomacy toward Tokyo. Joining Russian projects would provide a chance for Japan to acquire resources and development rights, but there is also the danger that its energy security will be influenced by Russia.

Inside the Ring. Bad news for 'Reset'

U.S. intelligence agencies threw cold water on the President Obama’s thus-far-unsuccessful effort to “reset” relations with Russia by making concessions to Moscow.

Putin and the polls

Russia’s political elite – and foreign businesses – are starting to worry that Mr Putin’s popularity may not hold up long enough for him to complete one more presidential term, let alone two.

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