Dissidents, Democratisation and Radical Nationalism in Russia
The dissident movement from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s significantly influenced Gorbachev's reforms and shaped the post-Soviet landscape. This book explores the movement's impact, highlighting how it challenged the status quo and contributed to transformative changes within the Soviet Union, ultimately affecting the trajectory of the region's political evolution.
Post-Soviet Authoritarianism and the Spectre of Velvet Revolution
The book explores the 'preventive counter-revolution' that reshaped Russian politics during Vladimir Putin's second presidential term. It analyzes various Russian-language sources, including blogs from opposition activists, to document the decline of liberal democracy in Russia and the rise of a new authoritarian regime. Through this examination, it highlights the significant reforms and repressive measures that have defined this political transformation.
This book examines the relationship between the Putin regime and Russkii Obraz, a neo-nazi organization that became a major force on Russia's radical nationalist scene in 2008-10.