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You may have noticed that we’ve been on a brief hiatus, but rest assured—we’re back. In order to keep running smoothly, we rely on donations. Funding is scarce these days, and cumbersome charges like the one Armen received only limit our ability to raise money. Any help would come a long way:

"Before I was just seen as a journalist in exile. Now, no one in Russia wants to be linked to someone labeled a terrorist." Armen Aramyan, DOXA Journal’s Founding Editor, speaks about his recent arrest in absentia, the spread of global authoritarianism, and the state of independent Russian media in exile.

The Kremlin recently sentenced DOXA's Founding Editor Armen Aramyan to 10 years in prison on charges of “justifying terrorism.” In our latest, Armen reflects from exile on the charges, the broader spread of global authoritarianism, DOXA’s origins, its recent coverage of the war in Gaza, and more.

After Alexei Navalny Reimagining resistance in an age of global authoritarianism.

The second, by feminist scholar @nataliabaranova.bsky.social Baranova, urges activists to draw strength from his defiance—while also imagining new forms of collective action that move beyond traditional opposition politics:

The Landscape After the Battle A year after Alexei Navalny’s death, his movement struggles to redefine itself—fractured, exiled, and estranged from political action. Yet his vision for a democratic Russia endures.

Today would’ve been Alexei Navalny’s birthday. Back in February, on the first anniversary of his passing, we published two opinion pieces to mark the occasion. The first, by political scientist Ilya Matveev, reflects on Navalny’s legacy and the once-unified opposition he left behind:

Democratic Fragility: Eroding Norms and the Authoritarian Threat in America What We Can Learn from Putin’s Russia?

Is authoritarianism possible in the United States? Read Dr. Noah Buckley’s piece here: doxaenglish.substack.com/p/democratic...

"The shift from competence to loyalty within the administrative state is a hallmark of democratic erosion," writes political scientist @thenoahbuckley.bsky.social in our latest piece on the parallels between Putinism and the Trump administration's current trajectory.

Very happy to see this out in DOXA, discussing the authoritarian threat we can see looming in American politics right now

Democratic Fragility: Eroding Norms and the Authoritarian Threat in America What We Can Learn from Putin’s Russia?

As Trump barrels through his second term, the warning signs of democratic backsliding are impossible to ignore. Is authoritarianism possible in America, and what can we learn from Putin's Russia? Political scientist and scholar of authoritarianism @thenoahbuckley.bsky.social breaks it down:

A Year After Crocus: Racism and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Russia Did the Moscow terrorist attack trigger a new wave of racism, or did it merely deepen existing prejudices?

Read the piece here: doxaenglish.substack.com/p/a-year-aft...

In our latest piece, freelance contributor Nicholas Castillo explores the surge in xenophobia toward non-Slavic communities in Russia following the 2024 Crocus City Hall terrorist attack.

A Year After Crocus: Racism and Anti-Immigrant Sentiment in Russia Did the Moscow terrorist attack trigger a new wave of racism, or did it merely deepen existing prejudices?

One year after the devastating Crocus City Hall attack in Moscow, Russia’s crackdown has targeted migrants, fueling state-backed xenophobia. Raids, deportations, and far-right violence are surging. But the attack ignited new tensions or exposed old ones?

Nicholas Castillo reports:

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A Russian High School Student On How the Government Indoctrinates Its Youth "If you want to get anywhere, you have to accept the patriotic programming."

But are these efforts to artificially instill patriotism in younger generations falling on deaf ears? Read our latest interview with a high schooler for an inside perspective: doxaenglish.substack.com/p/a-russian-...

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, militarization and propaganda have infiltrated every aspect of school life.

Stern talks from veterans, drone-assembly workshops, and standardized tests featuring nationalist writers like Zakhar Prilepin are now the new normal in Russian schools.

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Stalin died in March 1953. After a period of stagnation, Soviet cinema underwent a “thaw.” Censorship eased, allowing a wave of bold, dynamic films to reach the screen. With spring in the air, we’ve selected seven films for a perfect Sunday watch—each available via: sovietmoviesonline.com

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