In Moscow's Shadows 78: Organised Labour in a Neoliberal and

In Moscow's Shadows 78: Organised Labour in a Neoliberal and Authoritarian Russia

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It's Labo(u)r Day here in DC, so I look at the - pretty poor - state of organised labour in Russia, but also the hints that coming economic pressures could help encourage some solidarity and lateral connections, key to effective civil society. My post 'Mikroraion Life' in my Travels in Deepest Muscovy blog on life in Kotel'niki is here. You can also follow my blog, In Moscow's Shadows, and become one of the podcast's supporting Patrons and gain question-asking rights and access to exclusive extra materials right here. Support the show

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