Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: Life inside a Russian prison
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Mar 29, 2024 
Join Arkady Ostrovsky, The Economist's expert on Russia, as he reveals the harrowing truth about life inside Russia's brutal prison system, where political prisoners face unimaginable conditions. Vijay Vaitheeswaran discusses the daunting challenge of transitioning from oil dependency, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions amidst rising global temperatures. Meanwhile, Anne Rowe honors Amnon Weinstein, a luthier on a mission to restore Holocaust violins, bringing their haunting histories back to life through music.
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Navalny's Fate
- Alexei Navalny, a political prisoner, died in a Russian penal colony.
- He was effectively murdered on February 16th after they failed to break his will.
Varied Prison Conditions
- Russian prison conditions vary significantly, from tolerable to horrific.
- Some prisons offer email access and shops, while others use solitary confinement and torture.
Kara-Murza's Sentence
- Vladimir Kara-Murza, a journalist and politician, received a 25-year sentence.
- He returned to Russia despite being poisoned twice, feeling it was his duty to speak out against the war.