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Russia's monograds (single-industry towns).
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB206104
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Millions of Russians (close to 10% of the population) still live in depressed 'monotowns' – single-factory (or single-industry) towns built in the Soviet era. Many monotowns are…
State resources are going to the new acquisitions while many Russian regions struggle. Western sanctions have undermined industrial activity and put a strain on their budgets. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB275553
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However, the June 14 local elections resulted overall in the pro-European parties winning 56.5%, with the pro-Russians securing 31.5%. The result will be a relief for the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB200329
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It claims an additional 1.2 million square kilometres of seabed below the North Pole ice cap under Article 76 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). If…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB208413
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Russia has in recent years sought to increase its economic engagement with South-east Asia to circumvent Western sanctions and mitigate the risk of overdependence on China. Moscow…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267853
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Competition for resources among Russia's regions.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210800
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South-east Asia provides the Kremlin opportunities to advance its ‘great power’ interests. Meanwhile, the region remains a key theatre for the United States and China to play out…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266082
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Russia's rail and road infrastructure.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB221234
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Russia's ties with South-east Asia.