Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Gilbert Doctorow: The Impact of the Ukraine War on Russian Society
Nov 10, 2025
Gilbert Doctorow, a historian and international affairs analyst, delves into the poignant impacts of the Ukraine War on Russian society. He discusses the tightening grip of censorship and the strain on social cohesion. With rising media controls, he explains how Russians engage with international narratives. Domestic calls for a stable resolution emerge amid a backdrop of renewed petty corruption and bureaucratic frustrations. Doctorow highlights the economic measures cushioning daily life while analyzing public awareness of casualties and the divisive political landscape shaping Russia's future.
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Controlled Media With Foreign Exposure
- Russian media remains controlled yet presents extensive foreign press excerpts for public judgment.
- Gilbert Doctorow argues this mix lets the public draw conclusions without total government instruction.
Everyday Bureaucracy Becoming More Onerous
- Doctorow recounts rising petty bureaucracy and senseless registration rules for foreigners.
- He describes well-meaning officials forced to process useless paperwork that wastes time and breeds frustration.
Petty Corruption Is Resurfacing
- Small-scale corruption that had been curbed is resurfacing, like traffic police shake-downs.
- Doctorow sees this as a sign the government has lost attention to petty administrative control.
