The Intelligence from The Economist Disunited Russia party? Moscow’s elections
Sep 6, 2019
Noah Snyder, The Economist's Russia correspondent, sheds light on the upcoming Moscow elections, highlighting a pivotal moment for the opposition against the United Russia party. Meanwhile, James Miles, the China editor, discusses the worrying repression of the Hui Muslim minority, exploring how the government is altering mosques to align with a Chinese aesthetic. The podcast also dives into the controversial anti-knife crime campaign in Britain, linking its criticisms to broader governance challenges.
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Symbolic Elections
- Moscow’s city council elections hold symbolic weight in Russia's political landscape.
- Though the positions have limited power, they represent a larger struggle for the country's future.
Moscow Protests
- Protests erupted in Moscow after the Kremlin barred opposition candidates from the local elections.
- These protests, initially peaceful, escalated with police crackdowns and arrests.
Kremlin Crackdown
- The Kremlin's crackdown included arresting student activists like Yegor Zhukov.
- Zhukov's case became symbolic of the summer's discontent and fight for free speech.