The Slavic Connexion

Episode Archive

Episode Archive

198 episodes of The Slavic Connexion since the first episode, which aired on March 11th, 2019.

  • "In Moscow's Shadows" with Dr. Mark Galeotti

    August 24th, 2020  |  Season 3  |  42 mins 21 secs
    anti-corruption, belarus, navalny, russia, russian protests

    In this episode, Matt spoke with Dr. Mark Galeotti about the pressing issues of the day in Eurasia: the suspected poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the ongoing protests in the far-eastern city of Khabarovsk, and the Kremlin's view on the post-election crisis in Belarus. We hope you enjoy! Using his keen understanding of the Kremlin's decision-making process, Dr. Galeotti provides a number of timely insights for our listeners. We eagerly await your feedback!

  • SPECIAL EDITION: The Fate of Alexei Navalny

    August 21st, 2020  |  Season 3  |  30 mins 38 secs
    anti-corruption, dissidents, elections, navalny, politics, russia

    On this episode recorded August 21, 2020, Matt and Lera speak with Alexei Navalny's close co-collaborator on anti-corruption in Russia, Maxim Mironov. They discuss the current situation with Alexei Navalny's alleged poisoning and also Russian state corruption in a broader, global context. Thank you for listening.

  • Belarus Elections 2020: The End of Europe's Last Dictator?

    August 6th, 2020  |  Season 3  |  43 mins 1 sec
    alexander lukashenko, belarus, democracy, elections, former soviet states, svetlana tikhanovskaya

    Is this the end of Europe's Last Dictator? Find out in this special current events episode featuring Belarusian political scientist Aliaksandr Herasimenka about the exciting presidential elections in Belarus, where embattled Alexander Lukashenko faces the most organized opposition in the history of his 26 years as president.