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Russian Politics

World Media

Is Zero Hedge a Russian Trojan Horse?

On the shadowy machinations driving pro-Russia conspiracy sites like Zero Hedge.

Seth Hettena The New Republic Mar 2020 15min Permalink

World

The Czarlings: Putin's Daughters

Putin's daughter Katerina has been attending college under the surname Tikhonova and is one of the top "acrobatic rock'n'roll dance" competitors in the world.

She is the also the rumored spouse of the son of one of Russia's richest bankers. While Putin reported only $119,000 on last year's tax return, his daughter's fortune could now stretch into the billions.

Reuters Stephen Grey, Andrey Kuzmin, Elizabeth Piper Nov 2015 10min Permalink

World

Perfect Compromise

On Finland, the country most afraid of Russia.

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Masha Gessen on the Longform Podcast

Masha Gessen Harper's 15min Permalink