Going on a trip=starting a new book

Putin's Russia by Anna Politkovskaya

Start date: 09 March 2026

Politkovskaya is a name synonymous with Putin's war on free press. In 2006, 2 years after the publication of this book, she was assassinated.

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Putin’s Approval Rating Falls to Lowest Level Since 2022 Amid Ongoing Repression and War Impact

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I have so much to say about this - when and how women become “radicalized” versus men. 🤷🏻‍♀️ For the YT review video I guess.

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CAUCASUS BLOG: Armenian PM’s Moscow pushback plays to a domestic audience pre-election Nikol Pashinyan made unusually blunt comments to Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow.

Nikol Pashinyan made unusually blunt comments to Russian President Vladimir Putin during his visit to Moscow. Bne IntelliNews #Armenia #NikolPashinyan #MoscowVisit #RussianPolitics #Election2023

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Apparently “eyeteeth” is another name for canines (🦷)? Weird to know. Weirder to learn from a political memoir.

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Navalny talks about sitting down before traveling, a well worn tradition among Russians. Upon learning others do this too he remarks “I am glad I am not the only pagan”. Now I know what to say to people to explain to them why we have to sit. #booksky #navalny #bookreview #russianpolitics

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Navalny mentions people searching for zakladki -drug stashes- which is still a habit amount Russian drug users.

This BBC investigation details how Russia’s youth are currently impacted by a synthetic drug, methadrone: youtu.be/Y5wajKa4iz8?...

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Currently reading

Patriot, A Memoir by Alexei Navalny

Start date: 18 Mar 2026

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"I say, 'Russia will be free.' And he replies, 'That is certain,' and then quietly adds, 'but from whom?'" (Page 330).

Russia is becoming free. Free from democracy, free from anti-corruption free from peace, free from freedom.

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Navalny killed with deadly frog poison Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was killed using a toxin derived from a deadly frog poison, according to an investigation by five western governments, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny was killed using a toxin derived from a deadly frog poison, according to an investigation by five western governments, the Wall Street Journal reports. Bne IntelliNews #Navalny #RussianPolitics #OppositionLeader #ToxinInvestigation #JusticeForNavalny

On December 31, 1999, Boris Yeltsin stepped down as the first President of Russia, handing power to Vladimir Putin in a New Year's Eve address that shaped the 21st century. 🇷🇺
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Vladimir Putin is more than Russia’s president. Putin and the Oligarchs explores how power, wealth, and influence shape modern Russia beyond official politics.

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What does Sergei Lavrov’s disappearance reveal about Russian foreign policy? Join our 30-minute briefing on Russia on Thursday, 13 November, at 16:00 CET.

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Nov Book of The Month

'Political Girl, Life & Fate in Russia' by Maria 'Masha' Alyokhina

Pub by Allen Lane @penguinbooksusa.bsky.social

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Rpolitik - The reality of Russian Politics Our mission is to present a lucid understanding of major political trends and the motivations of principal actors.

Source: The latest political news and analysis from Russia from political expert Tatiana Stanovaya @stanovaya and her team. More at rpolitik.com. #russia #russian #politics #russianpolitics #kremlin
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Who is Boris Avakyan? Russian Millionaire Found Dead in St Petersburg Consulate Boris Avakyan, a Russian millionaire, was found dead in St Petersburg after fleeing a £37 million fraud case. Learn about Boris Avakyan death, his wife Yulia Ionina, his Armenia ties, and why this sho...

Who is Boris Avakyan? Russian Millionaire Found Dead in St Petersburg Consulate
#BorisAvakyan #RussiaNews #StPetersburg #BreakingNews #RussianMillionaire #FraudCase #Armenia #RussianPolitics #YuliaIonina #WorldNews
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Widow of Alexei Navalny says lab tests confirm he was poisoned in prison Yulia Navalnaya says tests by two laboratories on samples smuggled out of Russia show her husband was killed by poison

Widow of Alexei Navalny says lab tests confirm he was poisoned in prison www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s... #AlexeiNavalny #YuliaNavalynaya #Russia #RussianPolitics #Corruption #OppositionLeader #VladimirPutin #Poison #ArcticCircle #Kremlin #Assassination

Our Sept book of the month

We saw Yulia Navalny speak at @hayfestival.bsky.social festival this year

She is dignity personified

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Who Is Elizaveta Krivonogikh? Vladimir Putin’s Secret Daughter Speaks Out from Paris Putin secret daughter Elizaveta Krivonogikh breaks silence from Paris. She speaks about the man who destroyed her life. Works in art galleries, facing backlash over Kremlin ties.

Who Is Elizaveta Krivonogikh? Vladimir Putin’s Secret Daughter Speaks Out from Paris
#Putin #ElizavetaKrivonogikh #ParisNews #RussiaUkraineWar #PutinDaughter #LuizaRozova #ArtInParis #Kremlin #RussianPolitics #BreakingNews

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Putin critical of Western decadence; daughter Katerina enjoys luxury, frequently visits Munich over 20 times in recent years. #RussianPolitics https://fefd.link/ZC0Ao

Russian lawmaker found to have voted 11 times in Duma on day his death was announced

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Why the Death of Russia’s Transport Minister Is More Than a Personal Tragedy "The sudden death of Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit raises questions. We analyze his political role and the context of his death."

Roman Starovoit's Sudden Death: A Look at the Pressures on Russia's Regional Elites

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Russian minister dies by suicide hours after getting fired by Putin, officials say | CNN Former Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit died by suicide on Monday, just hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin fired him from the job, officials said.

This was a suicide and I’m the next president of the United States.

#PowerPlays #RussianPolitics #SuspiciousDeaths #PoliticalClimb #TheCostOfPower #NothingToSeeHere #SuicideOrSilenced #GlobalGame #DarkPolitics #WhosNext #Putin #Russia #Ukraine

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Hours after being sacked, former Russian Transport Minister found dead - Yes Punjab News Roman Starovoit, Russia’s former Transport Minister, found dead after being sacked amid embezzlement probe. Investigators consider suicide. Starovoit had been under investigation for corruption in Kur...

Hours after being sacked, former Russian Transport Minister found dead yespunjab.com?p=138118

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Decoding Political Myths in Russia - Bo Petersson | 2023 Episode 8

What is a political myth?
From Putin to social media, Prof. Petersson explores how myths legitimise power and shape national identity, especially in Russia.

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Leonid Slutsky: Scandals, Nationalism, and the Migrant Blame Game - The Times Of Central Asia The leader of Russia’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR), Leonid Slutsky has long been a figure surrounded by controversy. A hardline nationalist, Slutsky’s

Our @stephenmbland.bsky.social reports Leonid Slutsky's scandals, nationalism, and anti-migrant rhetoric spotlight a troubling shift in Russian politics timesca.com/leonid-sluts... #LeonidSlutsky #RussianPolitics #AntiMigrantRhetoric #PoliticalScandals #PoliticalAnalysis

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Norwegian flags stir a flurry in Kursk The owner of a shop that sells clothes marked with Norwegian flags near the war zone in the Kursk region is accused of 'agitating for the enemy.'

A shop in Kursk is under fire for selling clothes marked with Norwegian flags. Local politicians accuse it of "agitating for the enemy." #NorwegianFlag #Kursk #UkraineConflict #RussianPolitics @thebarentsobserver.com www.thebarentsobserver.com/news/norwegi...

Putin leverages the war to boost national prestige. By portraying Russia as a defender against Western encroachment, he rallies domestic support. #RussianPolitics #Putin