Russian opposition figure killed fighting for Ukraine Paid Members Public
Russian opposition activist Ildar Dadin was killed fighting for the Ukrainian army. Dadin achieved widespread notoriety after being convicted of unlawful behavior at rallies. After becoming disillusioned with non-violent protest, he joined the Ukrainian Army in 2023 to fight against Russia. * Dadin was the first Russian to be convicted under
Mass layoff of Russian IT staff spooks emigrants Paid Members Public
A round of mass layoffs at ABBYY, the IT company founded by David Yang, a businessman with Russian roots, was one of the big stories in the Russian business world last week. The firings affected only the offices in Cyprus, Serbia and Hungary. Russian citizens were featured heavily among those
‘Reputation whitewashing’ scandal rocks Russian opposition Paid Members Public
Yet another scandal is tearing the Russian opposition apart. This time, the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK), set up by the late Alexei Navalny, is under fire. Maxim Katz, a former municipal deputy turned popular YouTuber, released an investigation that accuses the foundation of close ties with fugitive Russian bankers and alleged
THE BELL WEEKLY: Navalny aides accused of legitimizing fraudsters Paid Members Public
Hello! This week we look at another scandal that has thrown yet more divisions into Russia’s fraught opposition. We also look at a round of tech layoffs that has spooked Russians working abroad and a Russian opposition figure killed while fighting for Ukraine. ‘Reputation whitewashing’ scandal rocks Russian opposition
Russia vs Darwin Paid Members Public
School education in Russia remains a key area for reform among the authorities and legislators, seeking to embed a deeper nationalistic and conservative identity among the next generation. Recent proposals include introducing“chastity” lessons and removing English language classes from the curriculum. Now the Russian authorities, encouraged by the Russian
Shootout at Wildberries: Who’s who in the battle for Russia’s Amazon Paid Members Public
The saga of the Bakalchuks, the co-founders of Wildberries, Russia’s leading online marketplace, escalated dramatically last week, entering a new and dangerous phase. A brazen attempt by Vladislav Bakalchuk to storm the company’s Moscow headquarters turned into a shootout which killed two people and saw more than 30
THE BELL WEEKLY: Battle for Russia’s Amazon turns deadly Paid Members Public
Hello! This week we look at the deal that led to a deadly shootout at Russia’s top online retailer. We also pick apart proposals on banning the teaching of evolution in Russian schools. Shootout at Wildberries: Who’s who in the battle for Russia’s Amazon The saga of
New US sanctions hit mid-tier online providers Paid Members Public
New US sanctions on the use of American software in Russia — agreed in June — have been in place since Sep. 12. The measures were designed to deprive Russian companies of access to business management, design and production tools. There were some exceptions in place to prevent undue disruption, but this
