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Russian regime weakness exposed by celebrity blogger’s viral video
Also: the detention of top managers at Russia’s biggest publishing house
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‘Vlast’ newsletter about Russian politics and economics. Experienced journalist and analyst, 13+ years covering the Russian government. Done dozens of investigations about Putin’s family, top officials, and other aspects of the Russian elite
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