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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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Quick takeaways

  • 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.

Deep dives

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.

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