In Moscow's Shadows

By: Mark Galeotti
  • Summary

  • 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 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
    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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    1 hr
  • 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

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Simply the best source on modern Russia

Anyone who is interested in modern Russia should sign up this podcast. It’s absolutely brilliant because it’s explained in great detail but as someone who works in the media you will know that to get a message across you need a good communicator. This format and the personality of Mark really makes this work. Quite often there are complex ideas to get across this. She’s done brilliantly but I also like the way that because of his incredible and understanding of Russian history he can explain why things are happening today. I’m a complete addict.

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