Next Year in Moscow

By: The Economist
  • Summary

  • Arkady Ostrovsky travels across Europe and the Middle East speaking to free-thinking Russians who left when the shelling of Ukraine began in 2022 in this eight-part series. For them the war meant the future of Russia itself was now in doubt. Now they have to rebuild their lives and their hopes for Russia from exile. Can they get their country back?


    Their stories help solve the mystery of why this senseless war began – and how it might end.


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  • Next Year in Moscow: Trailer
    Feb 10 2023

    When the shelling of Ukraine began a year ago, free-thinking Russians faced a fateful choice: lie low, resist or flee. Hundreds of thousands decided to leave. For them the war meant the future of Russia itself was now in doubt.


    The Economist's Arkady Ostrovsky finds out what happened to these exiles for a new podcast series. Their stories help solve the mystery of why this senseless war began – and how it might end. New episodes will be released weekly on Saturdays.


    For full access to print, digital and audio editions, as well as exclusive live events, subscribe to The Economist at economist.com/moscowoffer

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    4 mins
  • Next Year in Moscow 1: This damn year
    Feb 22 2023

    For Russians opposed to Vladimir Putin, everything changed the moment they awoke to news of the invasion of Ukraine a year ago. They felt a range of emotions: pain, fury and shame. And they had to figure out what to do next.


    The Economist’s Arkady Ostrovsky has been speaking to them, because their stories help solve the mystery of why this senseless war began – and how it might end.


    New episodes will be released weekly on Saturdays.


    For full access to print, digital and audio editions, as well as exclusive live events, subscribe to The Economist at economist.com/moscowoffer

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    35 mins
  • Next Year in Moscow 2: A beautiful life
    Mar 4 2023

    A decade ago Russia's middle class was larger and richer than it had ever been. “Russians are OK” was the title of a popular YouTube channel. But Vladimir Putin’s return to power sparked unprecedented protests as two very different visions of Russia vied for dominance.


    New episodes will be released weekly on Saturdays.


    For full access to print, digital and audio editions, as well as exclusive live events, subscribe to The Economist at economist.com/moscowoffer

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    35 mins

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Everything you ever wanted to know about Russia

Brilliant. Very well put together combination of facts, research, interpretation and commentary. Somehow calming to understand how we got to this awful place.

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