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THE BELL WEEKLY: Russia wants to seize assets from anti-war activists Paid Members Public
Hello! This week we cover a new proposed law that would allow Russian authorities to confiscate property and assets from those who oppose the war. We also look at Russian anti-Kremlin performers having their concerts canceled abroad and a record long prison sentence for a woman charged with killing a
THE BELL WEEKLY: Russia’s unlikely opposition hero Paid Members Public
Hello! This week we look at the Kremlin-approved liberal presidential candidate Boris Nadezhdin who suddenly became a hero for the Russian opposition. We also explore Russia's investment in a homemade Wikipedia. Kremlin-approved liberal candidate becomes opposition hero Only one anti-war candidate is vying for the right to get
THE BELL WEEKLY: A winter heating crisis strikes Russia Paid Members Public
Hello! This week we cover a winter heating crisis and Russia’s dilapidated municipal infrastructure. We also summarize The Bell’s investigation into Russia’s “lottery king” snapping up cut-price Western assets and look at the arrest of a pro-war anti-Putin activist. Kremlin steps in as local heating systems collapse
THE BELL WEEKLY: Russia gripped by controversial street crime TV series Paid Members Public
Hello. This week we look at how a hit crime TV show has caught Russia by storm. We also cover growing concerns over the disappearance of Alexei Navalny and analyze why rising egg prices have authorities scrambling for a response. How a TV show about street gangs captured Russians and
THE BELL WEEKLY: Putin announces re-election campaign Paid Members Public
Hello. This week we look at Vladimir Putin’s announcement that he will run for re-election next year. We also report on a new travel ban and plans to bring propaganda into kindergartens. Surrounded by Donbas veterans, Putin declares he will run for presidency again Vladimir Putin has finally announced
THE BELL WEEKLY: The tussle for a billion-dollar stake in ‘Russia’s Amazon’ Paid Members Public
Hello. This week we reveal that the tussle for a major stake in “Russia’s Amazon” is preventing one of the most important investment firms in Russian history from leaving the country. We also look at the LGBT movement being labeled “extremist” and plans to make foreigners sign a loyalty
THE BELL WEEKLY: Russians asked to pay for their own surveillance Paid Members Public
Hello. This week we look at a new proposal to build a national network of surveillance cameras. We also unpack some of the economic myths the Kremlin is telling itself, and the Russian people, ahead of next year’s presidential election, and look at why Russia is trying to engineer
THE BELL WEEKLY: Libertarian activist sows discord among Russian opposition Paid Members Public
Hello. This week we look at why two dubious articles published by a libertarian activist have captured the attention of Russia’s opposition. We also cover the lengthy prison sentence handed down for an anti-war sticker protest and Russia’s escalating campaign against the LGBT+ community. Troll farms and sanctions:
