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1 – 10 of 77Roskomnadzor plays an intrusive role in monitoring social media platforms and deciding what is acceptable. The largest platform is Russia's own Vkontakte, which is now controlled…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB214562
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Mirzioyev has spoken about reforms, but the tightly managed choreography of election is the same as under the late Islam Karimov, who died in September. That does not suggest…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216678
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This has enabled the leadership to manage vulnerabilities ahead of a vote intended to legitimise President Vladimir Putin's continued rule. However, the authorities’ efforts to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285312
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The vote comes amid an unprecedented economic downturn caused by a combination of factors: low oil prices, recession in Russia and slowdown in China. President Nursultan…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210070
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The amendments introduce the new legal concept of ‘foreign representative’. The bill was signed into law on April 2 and will apply to all NPOs that receive foreign funding and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286320
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As the war in Ukraine could end in catastrophic failure, any spike in the intensity of social unrest in the North Caucasus would have perilous consequences for Russia’s power…
State telecoms regulator Roskomnadzor's attempt to block Telegram on behalf of the Federal Security Service (FSB) has largely failed, while the collateral damage done by shutting…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB233693
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Moves to shield Russia from the global internet.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB243743
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Meyram Ayubaev was answering questions about the man held for the July 18 shooting of four police and a civilian in Almaty. That incident came within six weeks of attacks that…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212548
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Russian security agencies' jostling for influence.