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Why is the Russian opposition disappearing?

April 27, 2023

Western sanctions and political repression at home haven't dampened support for Russia's war in Ukraine. Why? Our guests: Ilya Krasilshchik (journalist), Ksenia Krimer (historian), Ulrike von Hirschhausen (historian)

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To The Point Sendung | TTPE Ilya Krasilshchik
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Ilya Krasilshchik is a Russian journalist. He faces 10 years in prison for allegedly spreading fake news on the killings of civilians in Ukraine. Illia had co-founded Meduza, a Russian language web news outlet based in Riga, Latvia. 

To The Point Sendung | TTPE Ksenia Krimer
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Ksenia Krimer is a historian and author. She is currently a visiting research fellow at the Leibniz Centre for Contemporary History in Potsdam, Germany. 

 

 

 

 

Ulrike von Hirschhausen is also a historian. She teaches at the University of Rostock with a special focus on empires. 

 

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