
Russia’s Beleaguered Wartime Federalism
Russia’s self-inflicted economic crisis has only just started, writes Andras Toth-Czifra. As the next few months unfold, Russia’s centralised governance will be tested to its limits

Will Russia cancel its next elections?
Andras Toth-Czifra explains why canceling the September elections is a tough choice for the Russian government

The awkward renewal of Russia’s cities
Andras Toth-Czifra explains how so many Russian cities have fallen short of previous visions for urban renewal

Russia’s (cancelled) ecological referenda
Andras Toth-Czifra reports on recent grassroots attempts to stage regional ecological referenda and looks into how these are affecting power dynamics in Russia