Speakers
Konstantin Gaaze is a Russian sociologist and political journalist. His professional experience encompasses numerous positions: political adviser to the Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, columnist for the Russian edition of Newsweek, researcher for Carnegie Moscow Centre, lecturer at Moscow School of Social and Economic Sciences, to mention a few. Currently, Gaaze hosts one of the most popular Meduza podcasts. Gaaze’s research focuses on the functioning of the Russian political system and bureaucratic structures. Based in Moscow.
Tatiana Romanova is an Associate Professor at St. Petersburg State University. Her research focuses on the EU-Russian economic and political relations, Russian foreign policy, energy markets and security, Green Deal, and sanctions. Romanova has published numerous books and articles on the EU- Russia relations. Based in Saint Petersburg.
Background
The Russian Federation holds legislative elections from 17 to 19 September 2021. Numerous potential candidates have been barred from participating. Some have been detained. Is there going to be an opposition in the Duma? Does it matter who sits in the Duma? Who represents voters’ concerns? Does foreign policy, especially the EU-Russia relations, depend on the Duma?
Concept and Moderation
Mirjana Tomić
Format
Brief presentations followed by a live Q@A.
Target Groups
Austria-based journalists, thinktank analysts and academics. International media and analysts are welcome.
Further Questions
For additional information about the session, contact Mirjana Tomic, seminar curator, mirjana.tomic@fjum-wien.at, or call 0676 365 26 93