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 196: Space, the Failing Frontier

    In Moscow's Shadows 196: Space, the Failing Frontier
    Apr 13 2025

    In the first half, I look at developments regarding Ukraine (I'm getting more sceptical about Putin's interest in a deal) and profile former FSB general Sergei Beseda, 'the Baron.'

    In the second half, for Cosmonautics Day, I look at the ailing Russian space programme.

    The FPRI report by Pavel Luzin 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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    48 mins
  • In Moscow's Shadows 195: Q&A, Part 2

    In Moscow's Shadows 195: Q&A, Part 2
    Apr 9 2025

    A bonus second batch of questions, relating to war, peace and my attitudes to social media!

    The CASE survey of emigre attitudes is here.

    The RUSI commentary on the OSCE 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
  • In Moscow's Shadows 194: Q&A, Part 1

    In Moscow's Shadows 194: Q&A, Part 1
    Apr 6 2025

    Comrades!

    Forgive the tedious title, but this episode is the first of two answering questions set by my esteemed Patrons, covering Russian domestic and foreign policy, with another to follow covering the war and more. Climate change and oligarchic rivalry, Belarusian cunning and Central Asian balancing, all this and a lot more...

    The Washington Post article ‘Art of dissent: How Russians protest the war on Ukraine’ is here.

    The National Guard report I mention, Putin's Praetorians: The Evolving Role Of The National Guard And Their Capacity To Control The Streets , 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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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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