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khodorkovsky.com Has a Makeover
Our new website is now up and running! Make sure you check back regularly for the latest updates from Mikhail Khodorkovsky, Open Russia, and important Russia-related news that often doesn’t make it to the western world.
Putin is Playing the Fool Over Serebrennikov
Kiril Serebrennikov is facing prosecution for embezzlement of state funds, as was confirmed by Vladimir Putin himself early in September, claiming that “no politics” is involved in the prosecution. Not everyone is convinced, though. Check out Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s reaction.
ISIS Fighters Are Not The Only Terrorists in Russia
The recent firebombing of director Alexey Uchitel’s studio in St. Petersburg has raised many questions about terrorist groups who slip under the radar, in this case, Orthodox terrorists. While the Kremlin is at war with one group of terrorists, it’s doing business with another.
Anticipating a Putin Attack
Earlier this month Die Welt published a lengthy article on Russian influence in the upcoming German elections featuring Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s commentary. As the German elections draw nearer, this is a must-read.
Revealed: Russia’s Offshore Accounts
We look into UC Berkeley’s recent research paper that showed the startling scale of Russia’s offshore wealth, which has only grown over recent years. Check out our summary of the report here.