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In Moscow's Shadows 190: Sanctions, Spies, and Suspect Legitimacy

In Moscow's Shadows

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Legitimacy and Dissent in Modern Russia

This chapter examines the strategies used by the Russian regime to establish its legitimacy against Western threats, drawing on historical narratives and the influence of 'miso-level actors.' It highlights civic activism dynamics, the role of the Orthodox Church, and recent environmental protests, while addressing the marginalization of grassroots voices, particularly among the Islamic population in Russia.

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