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OSW Commentary | | Jadwiga Rogoża

Cracks in the marble Russians trust in Putin on the decline

In 2018, a distinct downward trend began to emerge in public support for the Russian authorities – the president, government, and other political institutions. All opinion poll companies have recorded this decline, which applies not only…
OSW Commentary | | Iwona Wiśniewska, Jadwiga Rogoża

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia – circuses instead of bread

The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia has become the most expensive World Cup in history, with its cost standing at more than US$ 13 billion.
OSW Commentary | | Jadwiga Rogoża

A stinking business Environmental issues protests and big money in the waste business in Russia

In recent months, Moscow oblast has seen a series of social protests against environmental problems caused by municipal waste landfills.
OSW Commentary | | Jadwiga Rogoża, Ewa Fischer

A bottomless pit the costs of Crimeas annexation by Russia

The decision concerning Moscow’s annexation of Crimea was taken off the cuff, with no calculation of the costs of integrating it with the rest of Russia.
OSW Commentary | | Jadwiga Rogoża

Turbulence ahead disputes within the Russian ruling elite are gathering force

The last month has seen a public confrontation between Igor Sechin, the president of Rosneft, and Arkady Dvorkovich, the deputy prime minister, concerning the consolidation of the energy sector. This is the latest in a series of disputes…
OSW Commentary | | Jadwiga Rogoża

The internet in Russia the cradle of civil society

Today the net is an everyday tool of work, information and entertainment for 40% of Russians – the most educated, active and affluent part of the society. The spread of the internet (known in Russia as the Runet) has, in turn, brought…