Olya aka Dr. Olga OlikerFor the lovely folks at #ICDS Tallinn and the #LennartMeriConference, I write about what Russia-focused scholars & analysts have done right & wrong in the past & the challenges for our future work. BLUF: We're a pretty sharp bunch, although not always heard. But our job is set to get harder & more fraught. https://lmc.icds.ee/studying-russia-getting-the-reckoning-right/
Studying Russia: Getting the Reckoning Right - Lennart Meri Conference
Russia is becoming harder to study, but understanding it is crucial. To ensure their work is cogent, unbiased, informed, and thus as useful as possible, scholars must engage in debate, question assumptions, and be open to new technologies.