Russia: the Virus of Online Education

Russia: the Virus of Online Education

As part of a struggle against Covid-19, Russian universities have to change the education format – from face-to-face to online. While some educators are solving basic technical problems, others are already discussing the future of education. Dmitry Dubrovsky   Photos:...
Viziers Wanted, Not Experts

Viziers Wanted, Not Experts

In liberal democracies, economists, sociologists, and political scientists take part in discussions of issues that are significant to society. In Russia, meanwhile, social scientists provide less and less expertise. Boris Grozovsky   Photo: The Higher School of...
Have Sanctions Changed Russian Science?

Have Sanctions Changed Russian Science?

In March 2014, the first Western sanctions were imposed on individuals and organizations in Russia. Six years on, how—if at all—have they affected the scientific and academic community? Irina Dezhina   Photo: How has scientific collaboration changed over the past...
Russia: The Number of Foreign Agents is Set to Grow

Russia: The Number of Foreign Agents is Set to Grow

Russians who fall into the category of foreign agents had to register legal entities by early February. Researchers and faculty who publish their articles, including online, are subject to the new restriction. Daria Skibo   Photo: The Russian Ministry of Justice...