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‘Siloviks & Scoundrels’

Mark GaleottiA clash between people power and firepower is unlikely – unless an accident occurs

Why are Russians excellent cybercriminals?

21/11/2011 20:47

The lazy myth of the ubiquitous Russian hacker will persist as long as young Russians’ world-class computer skills are criminally under-utilized

Viktor Bout in the big picture

07/11/2011 21:17

Russia and the U.S. differ on the arms dealer, but what does his conviction really change?

Tough job for Russia’s new military police

31/10/2011 21:13

Russia is getting a specialized military police force – to combat ‘mind-boggling’ corruption

Spooks under fire

20/10/2011 21:05

Russia’s military intelligence, the GRU, is facing a cull as Putin seeks to rein in the siloviki

Taking revenge for terrorism

03/10/2011 22:44

Are Russian assassins to blame for the deaths of three Chechens in Istanbul?

A true ‘Medvedev doctrine’

26/09/2011 22:02

Is the Russian army going to be Eurasia’s big brother?

Good news on Russian crime

12/09/2011 21:22

The conviction of mob boss Sergei ‘Osya’ Butorin is an encouraging sign

Chechen rebels are dangerously desperate

05/09/2011 21:12

A triple suicide bombing in Grozny actually reflects trouble within rebel ranks

Retooling Russia’s riot police

22/08/2011 20:08

The renamed OMON are coming under central command – and getting some serious new kit

Mythologizing the ‘mafiya’

01/08/2011 19:31

The West may fear Russian organized crime – but how well does it understand it?

Tough job for new Moscow prosecutor

18/07/2011 19:35

Sergei Kudeneyev’s biggest challenges are corruption, infighting and terrorism

Peaceful protest calms investors – for now

12/12/2011 20:57

Russian youth turn to innovation

12/12/2011 20:47

Vologda Region governor quits after poor election result

12/12/2011 17:30

Kudrin says time for new party

12/12/2011 17:26

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