Oleg Schwartzman, the man who appeared from nowhere, gave another interview last week, now to Financial Times. The more interviews Mr Schwartzman gives, the more clear it is seen his true role in the contemporary Russian history and in the...

Did the winners really win? At first, the result announced by Central Elective Commission looked like a convincing victory by United Russia and defeat for the left (Communists) and the right (SPS, Yabloko) opposition. 64% is really...

Must one go to the polling station? This is the most urgent question of today. Refusing to vote would mean you give in the room to those who are “for it” and who agree that election can look like this. And taking part in polling process...

It seems that Vladimir Putin won’t be able to manage gracefully the problem 2008. The closer is the fatal date, the more awkward and confused look maneuvers by the Kremlin, and the voice of sovereign democracy sounds louder and more and...

Two or three years ago we were told that political cooling, appearing in Russia, wouldn’t lead to dramatic changes in the economic policy. We were explained that the role of the state would increase. The state would take the leader’s role...

It looks like a favorite old movie where you know everything is in its place. First, the premier’s resignation comes out of a clear sky (though, it had been assumed one and two months before that it could be possible). Then you can hear...