One Russian paper today claims “Life has become four times more joyous.” Another reports the country’s economic reserves are “largely exhausted.” Plus: “a new drop in the approval rating of the [Russian] authorities.” And who are the Kremlin’s friends in the West? #ReadingRussia
Today’s Russian papers on Russia’s economic problems: “Managed cooling has turned into accelerating decline”; “economic situation worse than forecast”; “in a few months the IT industry may be in ruins.” But Botox foot injections are booming. #ReadingRussia
Russia’s government paper: “What went against Orbán was his unprecedentedly long time in office...16 years in a row, 20 in total. The fatigue factor, growing tired of the same people is psychologically understandable.”
A reminder: it’s writing about Hungary. #ReadingRussia
Here’s a look at what this morning’s Russian papers are saying about the Hungarian election and the defeat of Viktor Orbán. Plus, reports of “layoffs, production cuts” in Russia. #ReadingRussia
In today’s Russian papers: latest data “rules out stabilisation or economic growth [in Russia]…forecasts of a deeper & more protracted recession.” Plus, Russian kindergartens to teach “traditional values” via games. And a Russian joke that’s a real puzzle... #ReadingRussia
Today in Russia (so far):
▪️Russian human rights group Memorial designated an "extremist" movement;
▪️FSB says former Russian freelancer for RFE/RL detained, accused of treason;
▪️Masked security officers searching Moscow office of Novaya Gazeta newspaper.
Donald Trump may have declared ‘total and complete victory’ after a ceasefire with Iran. But this morning's Russian newspapers don’t agree. One writes: “Only the feverish mind of the American president himself can consider this a triumphant victory.” #ReadingRussia
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Despite high oil prices boosting export revenues, these are some of the headlines in today’s Russian papers: “Warnings of an economic crisis [in Russia] grow louder” and “A reduction in purchases by Russians is ringing alarm bells for the economy.” #ReadingRussia
That's very kind of you indeed. I try to stay calm, despite everything.
Today one Russian newspaper doubts that the Trump administration is in a position now to broker peace between Russia & Ukraine: “The guarantors of any peace would be that part of the US political elite that is likely to lose power in the foreseeable future.” #ReadingRussia
Today one Russian paper concedes that Ukrainian drone attacks “…on [Russian] oil refining facilities did not pass without trace…the government had to freeze petrol exports until July 1. Euphoria over extra revenues from high oil prices is unjustified.” #ReadingRussia
Thank you!
Thanks so much Jenni.
1984...after Sweden won with Diggi-Loo Diggi-Ley?
Challenging indeed! Do you have a favourite?
Thank you very much. Fingers are hurting, though.
I tried to play (a bit of) all this year’s Eurovision Song Contest entries on the piano. All 35 of them. @eurovision.tv
A Russian headline the Kremlin will love: “Trump declares he’s ready to pull America out of Nato.” Another paper concedes “US law limits [Trump’s] ability to take a unilateral decision” on this, but suggests he can still “cause a lot of problems for the Alliance.” #ReadingRussia
In today’s Russian newspapers: Russians warned not to meet with British diplomats. Plus, the “list of violations for which foreigners can be expelled from Russia” is set to expand & include ‘abusing freedom of the press.’ #ReadingRussia
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In the Russian press, no criticism of war on Ukraine. But an editorial slamming restrictions in Russia: “Where's the cut-off point, the line in our personal & collective experience we’re not prepared to cross, where we would say no, we can’t live without this, we don’t want to?” #ReadingRussia
From a mainstream Russian tabloid, surprising criticism of the authorities: “Either they see us as kids too small & brainless to be trusted or to have anything explained to us [or] the system's now so unbalanced one part no longer knows what the other is doing.” #ReadingRussia
Today’s Russian papers write about attempts to protest against internet censorship, & about growing depression in Russian society. “Restrictions are tightening…self-censorship increasing. This doesn’t help our psychological wellbeing.” #ReadingRussia
In today’s Russian papers: “Iran events show that Russia can’t rely on any diplomatic agreements with the US.” Plus, criticism of Hungary’s leaders in 1956 uprising: “You mustn’t cross red lines. A red line was you mustn’t threaten USSR geo-political interests.” #ReadingRussia
How is the Iran war seen from Moscow? One Russian paper today: “Trump wanted to strangle Tehran, but he’s tightened the noose around his own neck.” Plus, reaction in the Russian press to Mr Nobody Against Putin winning an Oscar [spoiler alert: there isn’t much.] #ReadingRussia
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Today one Russian newspaper writes of a world leader who has “made a mistake as old as the world. It’s a feature of personalistic regimes. He comes to believe in his own genius & takes a decision in a narrow circle of trusted persons...the blitzkrieg didn’t work.” #ReadingRussia
Russian papers report the consequences of Moscow’s week-long mobile internet blackout. “Sales of walkie-talkies are up 27%, sales of pagers up 73%...sales of road atlases up 170%.” Meanwhile, high oil prices mean that Russia’s “export revenues are growing.” #ReadingRussia
* “Love for the Motherland.”
* New obligatory history exams.
* Messenger MAX in schools.
The Russian authorities’ approach to young people, as seen in today’s Russian newspapers. #ReadingRussia