🔖 The Transition Project — plan for Russia's transition to democracy, peace and prosperity Today, Re:Russia published an in-depth analytical article about our Transition Project — currently one of the most comprehensive and multifaceted expert efforts to outline a democratic future for Russia. The Free Russia Foundation website already features 12 reports covering key aspects of the upcoming transition: 🔹 democratization of the political system 🔹 restoration of the rule of law 🔹 decentralization 🔹 foreign policy and more 📌 A cornerstone of the project is the manifesto by Fyodor Krasheninnikov and Vladimir Milov, “The Normal Russia of the future: Yes, we can”, which outlines a radical yet pragmatic framework for reform. The authors propose transitioning to a parliamentary republic as a systemic safeguard against any possible autocratic shifts. Other reports, including the study by Irina Busygina and Mikhail Filippov “Devolution of power”, offer a more analytical, expert-driven perspective and highlight the diversity of views on the strategy for democratic transformation. 📚 Learn more about the project and explore all reports here: https://thinktank.4freerussia.org/transition-project/ (fb)

The Russian economy on the brink of a crisis A new report by Vladimir Milov chronicles the "moment of reckoning" for Putin’s economic model — where deficit and inflation collide. By spring 2025, several critical pressure points have emerged: 🔹 A record budget deficit — ₽3.79 trillion, exceeding the remaining assets of the National Welfare Fund 🔹 Military spending continues to rise, while the economy rapidly cools 🔹 Inflation exceeds 10%, and the Central Bank’s key rate has already been raised to 19.5% 🔹 Imports have collapsed, and the ruble has “strengthened” artificially amid falling demand 🔹 War financing is becoming increasingly difficult — funding sources are rapidly depleting 🧑‍💻 The full analysis is available via the link: https://thinktank.4freerussia.org/economics/record-deficits-inflation-recession-fears-a-moment-of-reckoning/ (fb)