
Lively 90 minute discussion of the major political and cultural events of the past week, together with a look ahead to the coming week with Mikhail Smotryaev. The web-streaming show goes out every Saturday and Sunday, 1900-2030 Moscow time, and we add episodes just after the programme finishes.
Sun, 27 May 12
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90 mins
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29 days remaining
In this episode: what is political elite and what role should it play? Also, presidential elections in Egypt and Translation prize.
Sat, 26 May 12
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90 mins
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In this episode: what's the difference between the Russian government and that of the UK? Also, the atlas of non-existing places and commercial space.
Sun, 20 May 12
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90 mins
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In this episode: Facebook IPO - is it really worth the asking price? Also, the life of Baroness Panonica Rothschild and this year's Premiership dissected.
Sat, 19 May 12
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90 mins
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In this episode: is International tribunal truly international? Also, British press and the royals and Her Majesty's wardrobe.
Sun, 13 May 12
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90 mins
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In this episode: the future of Greece and united Europe. Also, protests in Russia, 1970-s' Britain and the role of a capital city.
Sat, 12 May 12
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90 mins
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14 days remaining
In this episode: Vladimir Putin's new foregn and domestic policies. Also, "Einstein on the beach" and Russian legal system.
Sun, 6 May 12
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90 mins
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"March of millions" on Moscow's street and tomorrow's inauguration of Putin as president of Russia; Election in France: who french people wants less? Greece, Serbian and Armenia are holding parlament elections and why armories are exploding in Russia?
Sat, 5 May 12
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90 mins
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7 days remaining
In this episode: Boycotting Ukraine: how to exert pressure on the Ukrainian government? Also, why are Bolivia and Argentina nationalising major foreign companies; remembering the glory of Vulcan the Bomber; and on Bauhaus and its lasting influence on modern art.
Sun, 29 Apr 12
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90 mins
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1 day remaining
Four years of President Medvedev; Trade unions today; The death of cosmonaut Komarov in 1967; Farewell to Bush House
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