From Russia With News

From Russia With News

Author: The Moscow Times Language: English Episodes: 36
Every week, the team at The Moscow Times unpacks the complex and rapidly changing landscape of Russia. From Russia With News is more than a headlines recap; it’s a deep dive into the stories shaping society and culture, often from perspectives you won't find elsewhere. You'll hear directly from journalists on the ground and insightful guests who provide essential context, turning the week's events into a coherent narrative. This podcast offers clarity and nuance on everything from political shifts and social movements to artistic expression and everyday life, all framed by the expertise of one of the region's most trusted independent news sources. Tune in for a vital, on-the-ground understanding of a country that remains central to global conversations, delivered with the depth and rigor you’d expect from The Moscow Times. Each episode is built to inform the curious listener, making sense of a nation in flux through thoughtful analysis and firsthand reporting.
Episodes
Russia Prepares for a Surge in Coronavirus Cases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:55
This week on the program we have the latest on how Russia is dealing with the coronavirus, with experts on the line to take us through the latest developments and assess how Russia’s health system and economy will cope w…
Putin Forever? And Russian Economy Rocked by Coronavirus Fallout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:05
This week on the podcast: — In a televised statement to Russia’s parliament, Vladimir Putin backed a constitutional shake-up that could see him remain President for another two full terms. The plans would mean Russia’s c…
A journalist's arrest shows the cracks in Putin's regime [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:10
The shock arrest of investigative journalist Ivan Golunov — and his even more unexpected release — is revealing the unpredictability of late Putinism. We speak with Alexei Kovalev, Ivan’s editor, about what it took to ge…