Equal Times

11 January 2019

Transnistria: the price of unilateral independence

In 1990, Transnistria, a narrow strip of land located between the Dniester River and Ukraine, declared its independence from Moldova. No member states of the United Nations have recognised the self-proclaimed republic, leaving its half a million citizens to political [...]Read the full article

With its controversial pension reforms, Russia is looking after its rich

22 November 2018

Labour

With its controversial pension reforms, Russia is looking after its rich

Karine Clément: For many Putin supporters seduced by his image as protector of ordinary people, the evidence is now clear: the interests of the working and middle classes count for little compared to those of the economic and financial elites.Read the full article

Changing perceptions of what it is like to be gay in Moscow – one tour at a time

14 May 2018

Culture

Changing perceptions of what it is like to be gay in Moscow – one tour at a time

“When I go to Europe people ask me to say hi to Putin and wonder how I am still alive. They think it’s like Saudi Arabia here.”Read the full article

Spies, hackers and gas pipelines. Moscow's asymmetrical offensive against the European Union

22 January 2018

Politics & economy

Spies, hackers and gas pipelines. Moscow’s asymmetrical offensive against the European Union

Russia-EU relations are facing one of their most critical moments in history, strained by Moscow’s interference in EU policy through its intelligence activity and disinformation, and by the economic pressure exerted by the Kremlin to assert its energy strategy over the old [...]Read the full article

Doctors and patients battle to resuscitate Russia's dying healthcare system

5 October 2015

Labour

Doctors and patients battle to resuscitate Russia’s dying healthcare system

Massive cutbacks have resulted in overworked staff and rising death ratesRead the full article

The BRICS Bank and Fund – radical for some, not radical enough for others

13 August 2014

Politics & economy

The BRICS Bank and Fund – radical for some, not radical enough for others

Owen Tudor: The BRICS Bank is less of a break from the old world order, than the new post-1970s Washington consensus world orderRead the full article

24 February 2014

Labour

Pilots locked in dogfight with Aeroflot bosses over safety concerns

Aeroflot has been accused of putting passengers’ lives at risk by refusing to listen to the safety concerns of pilotsRead the full article

Russia, respect international law. Release the Arctic 30!

13 December 2013

Environment

Russia, respect international law. Release the Arctic 30!

Kumi Naidoo: Russia will be in breach of international law if it does not release the Arctic 30Read the full article

Migrants on high-alert following Moscow riots

21 October 2013

Labour

Migrants on high-alert following Moscow riots

Last Sunday’s disturbances may have made headlines around the world, but it fits into a growing pattern of anti-migrant sentiment in RussiaRead the full article

Valentin Urusov – a Russian trade union martyr

1 February 2013

Labour

Valentin Urusov – a Russian trade union martyr

The Urusov case illustrates the confrontation between major corporations, Russian politics and Russian workersRead the full article

18 October 2012

Politics & economy

Unlike Putin, Russia’s pensioners have little to celebrate

When Vladimir Putin turned 60 on 7 October, he reached an age where he could finally collect his state pension. But hardly any Russian would call Putin a pensioner. In Russia, most pensioners are associated with poverty and isolation.Read the full article

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