Mikhail Troitskiy

Nikolay Petrov, a senior research fellow focused on Russia's elite dynamics, and Mikhail Troitskiy, a scholar on Russian politics, delve into the repressive climate facing Russia's ruling class. They discuss the historical continuity of elites, comparing transitions from the Soviet era to now. The duo also examines the dual-track signaling that reassured globalized elites pre-invasion and highlights how recent purges serve purposes of governance and populism. Petrov outlines the evolving landscape of repression and the implications for future power dynamics.