Russian higher education, from the inside out
Russian higher education, from the inside out
Higher Education in Authoritarian Russia. A monthly dispatch
In each issue, we’ll tell you about an aspect of Russian academia in the context of the state’s authoritarian crackdown — what’s changing, who’s affected, and where we’re headed. An insider’s point of view, in-depth analysis, context you won’t get anywhere else.
For those who need to understand, not just follow
Dispatch is for researchers, student media, NGOs, and institutions that work at the intersection of education, civil society, and Russia. If you need clarity — not just updates — this is for you.
We’re highlighting voices from inside Russia
We have access to what's actually happening in Russian university life — the grassroots actors, the quiet initiatives, the people working under pressure who rarely make the news. We know how students feel. And yes: we don't keep our opinions to ourselves.
Close reading
of a system under
pressure
of a system under
pressure
We’re
highlighting voices from inside Russia
highlighting voices from inside Russia
The Dispatch is for researchers, student journalists, NGOs, and institutions working at the intersection of higher education and civil society. If you're looking for clarity and context — not just updates — this is for you.
We have access to what's actually happening in Russian university life — the grassroots actors, the quiet initiatives, the people working under pressure who rarely make the news. We know how Russian students feel. And we don't pretend otherwise.
Published by Molnia, a project supporting students' rights
— Marina Bezmaternykh, Molnia coordinator
Russian academia is being cut off from the world. This newsletter is our small attempt to keep the connection alive — as Russia slowly closes itself off. 'Rita' is a pen name — a collective persona that allows our authors to remain anonymous and safe.
and your guide
Rita is a PhD candidate and lecturer at a regional Russian university — living through the bureaucratic demands, classroom disputes and student concerns she’s reporting on.
Once a month, Rita will send you a Dispatch newsletter with her observations and conclusions.
Once a month, Rita will send you a Dispatch newsletter with her observations and conclusions.
Meet Rita: student, lecturer
Rita is a PhD candidate and lecturer at a regional Russian university — living through the bureaucratic demands, classroom disputes and student concerns she’s reporting on.
Once a month, Rita will send you a Dispatch newsletter with her observations and conclusions.
Once a month, Rita will send you a Dispatch newsletter with her observations and conclusions.
Meet Rita: student, lecturer, and your guide
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