Renowned professor of economics Sergei Guriev discusses the ideology of Putinism and its impact on governance and foreign affairs. The podcast also explores key tenets of Putinism in Russia, analyzes the share of GDP spent by governments, Putin's strategy of eliminating checks and balances, and the role of indifference and ideology in Russian politics.

Dmitry Nechaev, a Moscow bicycle workshop owner, fears the future post-lockdown. Economist Sergei Guriev discusses Russia's economy impact. Topics include premature lockdown easing, small business struggles, and Putin's crisis management.