Dear Readers,
We would like to present to you the next issue of the Bulletin No. 8 (26) 2019 «REALITY OF RUSSIAN POLITICS».
Our bulletin now includes a new section, ‘R.Politik recommends’, in which we give you the links to the best recent articles and research about Russian politics.
Table of contents
EVENTS
The Arctic Forum: Rosatom’s ideas, policy from Trutnev, Rosneft’s Arctic cluster and Novatek’s new priorities
ACTORS
Seleznev exits Gazprom, Shell ousted from Baltic LNG project, Miller’s prospects & manoeuvring by Timchenko & Rotenbergs
An Arctic LNG cluster, Dukov-Mikhelson ties & possible problems for Gazprom
PROCESSES
Calvey house arrest, Putin’s daughter & FSB vulnerabilities
Against the political grain: the release of Serebrennikov
Arkhangelsk demonstrations & the Kremlin’s options amid growing regional protest activity
In Brief
(i) Stalin’s Approval Rating Hits Record High
(ii) Less savings, more debt
R.Politik recommends