In Moscow's Shadows

In Moscow's Shadows 129: It's All About Putin's Eggs

Jan 7, 2024

Explore the egg crisis in Putin's Russia, with insights on the historical context of food-related protests, Kremlin's actions, and Moscow FSB Directorate's role. Discuss the impact on border cities and economic challenges. Learn about the potential impact of different types of leaders and an intriguing anecdote about religious imagery in eggs.

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The involvement of security forces in addressing the egg crisis reflects the personalistic and granular nature of the Putin system.

The fear of economic problems sparking wider political issues is evident in the immediate involvement of the security apparatus.

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Lesson 1: Security forces involvement in crisis management

The involvement of security forces in addressing the egg crisis reflects the personalistic and granular nature of the Putin system. Various agencies scramble to prove their part in the solution to secure their position in the regime.

Introduction

3min

Food-related Protests and Crisis Management

18min

Predictions, Limited Progress, and Regional Variations in Russia

3min

The Impact of Beijing and Egg Issues in Border Cities

3min

Economic Challenges and Overconsumption in Russia

11min

The Potential Impact of Different Types of Leaders and a Story about Religious Imagery in Eggs

2min

Russia is still gripped by an egg crisis, after prices rose 46% last year. Now the security apparatus is investigating hoarding and profiteering, the Agriculture Ministry is talking price controls and Lukashenko is having some fun at Putin's expense. At the risk of sounding glib, in this podcast I explain why the crisis explains everything you need to know about Putin's Russia...

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