How do Russian officials “coexist” with the war nearly two years after the invasion? Do officials who openly endorse the invasion or are deployed to work in occupied territories receive better roles or resources ? ECFR’s new podcast on Russia, “Under the Overcoat”, will explore the deeper trends beneath the surface of daily politics. To investigate the role of Russian bureaucrats, our host Kadri Liik is joined by ECFR visiting fellow Mikhail Komin and Russian political scientist Ekaterina Schulmann. Bookshelf:Legislation as a Political Process and Practical Political Science: A Guide to Contact with Reality by Ekaterina SchulmannNomenklatura by Voslenskiy

Source: The North Africa Journal December 14, 2023 08:17 UTC