In Moscow's Shadows

By: Mark Galeotti
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  • Russia, behind the headlines as well as in the shadows. This podcast is the audio counterpart to Mark Galeotti's blog of the same name, a place where "one of the most informed and provocative voices on modern Russia", can talk about Russia historical and (more often) contemporary, discuss new books and research, and sometimes talk to other Russia-watchers.

    If you'd like to keep the podcast coming and generally support my work, or want to ask questions or suggest topics for me to cover, do please contribute to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/InMoscowsShadows

    The podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conducttr, which provides software for innovative and immersive crisis exercises in hybrid warfare, counter-terrorism, civil affairs and similar situations.
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  • In Moscow's Shadows 193: Mishustin's Annual Report: what he says, what he doesn't

    In Moscow's Shadows 193: Mishustin's Annual Report: what he says, what he doesn't
    Mar 30 2025

    One, I suspect, more for the wonks. I dig into Prime Minister Mishustin's lengthy and not-so-exciting annual report to parliament, and the responses from the 'opposition' for what is said, and what's not.

    The podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conducttr, which provides software for innovative and immersive crisis exercises in hybrid warfare, counter-terrorism, civil affairs and similar situations.

    You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials including the (almost-) weekly Govorit Moskva news briefing right here.

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    59 mins
  • In Moscow's Shadows 192: What if Ukraine could join the EU in months, not years?

    In Moscow's Shadows 192: What if Ukraine could join the EU in months, not years?
    Mar 23 2025

    Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has suggested Ukraine should be allowed into the EU on 1 January 2030 (by which time the war will be over or frozen...). What if it could be in months not years? It won't happen, for all kinds of reasons, but let's entertain it as a 'what if?' thought experiment.

    In the second half, I look at three recent deeply-engaged eyewitness books on Ukraine:

    · Battleground Ukraine by Adrian Karatnicky (Yale Up, 2024)

    · Our Enemies Will Vanish by Yaroslav Trofimov (Michael Joseph 2024)

    · I Will Show You How It Was by Illia Ponomarenko (Bloomsbury, 2024)

    The podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conducttr, which provides software for innovative and immersive crisis exercises in hybrid warfare, counter-terrorism, civil affairs and similar situations.

    You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials including the (almost-) weekly Govorit Moskva news briefing right here.


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    58 mins
  • In Moscow's Shadows 191: How is Russian Foreign Policy Made?

    In Moscow's Shadows 191: How is Russian Foreign Policy Made?
    Mar 16 2025

    What shapes Russian foreign policy? I start by looking at the core issue of the moment, Moscow's thinking over the proposed ceasefire, then consider more broadly what kind of a bizarre and varied mix of institutions and individuals actually shape policy.

    The Sunday Times article I mention is here.

    The podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conducttr, which provides software for innovative and immersive crisis exercises in hybrid warfare, counter-terrorism, civil affairs and similar situations.

    You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials including the (almost-) weekly Govorit Moskva news briefing right here.

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    52 mins

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Well researched and well told

It is far between podcasts that are well researched, well presented and without any extraneous fluff. This is right to the point, and the highlight in my podcast queue every time it pops up. Well worth the time spent.

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love it

Discovered this two weeks ago and now I'm addicted and happily going through back episodes. Thank you Dr. Galeotti!

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