Political writer Ilya Budraitskis explains the left’s vision of decentralized governance and why Russia’s Communist Party must exit together with Putin
Under Vladimir Putin, Russia’s Communist Party has been a tame opposition kept on a tight leash. With a few brave exceptions, the party has eagerly supported the war in Ukraine.
From Berlin housing referendum fight, three essential building blocks for success—targeting the broad middle of society, a plan to win, and precise political work—show the way forward
Ilya Matveev and Ilya Budraitskis
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Putin's United Russia sought to maintain its authority in recent election. It remained in power, but weakened. The biggest winner: Russia's Communist Party which showed some signs of possible renewal.
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