Last Monday, we started publishing the report of the INDEM Foundation, which is led by the well-known scientist and public figure Georgy SATAROV. The report is called "Diagnosis of Russian Corruption: A Sociological Analysis". And it's not just...

The tone of our conversation was like a conversation between a brave little tailor and a giant. Thunder rolled out of the Colonel's mouth. In the hands of Viktor Alksnis, only lightning was missing - his gestures were so powerful and energetic. On the table every now and then...

“SHOULD JOURNALISTS BE MORE ACTIVE IN JUDGING THE ILLEGAL ACTS INTRODUCED BY THE AUTHORITIES AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL?” “Undoubtedly, they must, otherwise there can be no question of any fourth branch of power! Journalists should work in...

In winter, there is probably nothing to do here. Hundreds of small theaters are under lock and key and covered with cobwebs. Quiet, sleepy streets with empty cafes, the creak of watermills stirring the lazily flowing water of an open canal covered with mud....

They still believe that they will be told at least "thank you" During the week the military observer of "Novaya Gazeta" Vyacheslav Izmailov was in Dagestan. I traveled to the places where three years ago militiamen and Russian soldiers repulsed Basayev's gangs and...

Why did the "St. Petersburg" flock to Minatom? Not so long ago, President Putin was handed a detailed note on financial opacity, failed projects and the state of management of Minatom of the Russian Federation. After reading this paper, the President wanted to personally...

The judiciary is looking for an approach to journalists Recently, a regular meeting of the Presidium of the Council of Judges of the Russian Federation was held, dedicated, among other things, to the discussion of relations between the judiciary and the media. The topic is really interesting, because the new ...