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Sergei Shelin

The Moscow Times

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Why High Oil Prices Won't Fix Russia's Budget Crisis

The pressure on Russia’s finances has grown so acute that even a sustained surge in oil prices driven by turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz will not be...

19.03.2026 20

The Moscow Times

Sergei Shelin

Putin Is Battling Inflation – But Sacrificing Russia’s Economy

10.02.2026 20

The Moscow Times

Sergei Shelin

Whether Supporters of the War or Not, Russia’s Youth Have More in Common Than They Think

30.12.2025 30

The Moscow Times

Sergei Shelin

The Truth About Kremlin Elite Nepotism Isn't So Simple

18.11.2025 30

The Moscow Times

Sergei Shelin

Most Russians Don’t Want To Be Soldiers. That Doesn't Mean They Oppose the War.

21.07.2025 20

The Moscow Times

Sergei Shelin

Nothing Stood in the Way of Putin Invading Ukraine

25.02.2025 10

The Moscow Times

Sergei Shelin