Nikolay Petrov

Former  Scholar-in-Residence
Society and Regions Program
Moscow Center
Nikolay Petrov was the chair of the Carnegie Moscow Center’s Society and Regions Program. Until 2006, he also worked at the Institute of Geography at the Russian Academy of Sciences, where he started to work in 1982.
Languages
  • English
  • Russian
Contact Information

Latest Analysis

    • Commentary

    Political Temperature Is Rising in Sochi

    • April 14, 2009
    • The Moscow Times

    The mayoral election in Sochi on April 26 marks a serious turning point in Russian politics; competition, both from the opposition and from within the party of power, is becoming more intense.

    • Commentary

    Governors Know Their Herring From Subs

    • March 31, 2009
    • The Moscow Times

    The recent gubernatorial changes in Murmansk showcase that governors are increasingly judged by to their loyalty to the Kremlin, rather than how effectively they can manage their region.

    • Commentary

    Suffocating Small Business to Death

    • March 17, 2009
    • The Moscow Times

    If Russia’s regions are to weather the financial crisis, both local and federal governments need to support and protect small businesses.

    • Commentary

    Elections Expose United Russia's Weaknesses

    • March 04, 2009
    • The Moscow Times

    The results of Russia's recent regional elections are of less importance than the fact that United Russia is gradually transforming from a monolithic bureaucracy under strict Kremlin control into something resembling a true political party.

    • Commentary

    Taking the Hit for Putin

    • March 03, 2009
    • The Moscow Times

    Dmitry Medvedev's recent surge in official activity is simply a PR ploy to shift focus away from Vladimir Putin as Russia's financial crisis deepens. It does not indicate any serious political or personal changes.

    • Commentary

    A Crisis in Crisis Management

    • February 17, 2009
    • The Moscow Times

    As protests against Moscow spread throughout Russia, regional governors loyal to the Kremlin, but lacking proven leadership skills, may be unable to meet the challenge posed by angry citizens.

    • Commentary

    Testing the Public's Appetite for Protests

    • February 03, 2009
    • The Moscow Times

    Recent Russian protests are likely meant to test the response of the authorities rather than indicate people have reached their breaking point.

    • Commentary

    Another Kremlin Shell Game

    • December 09, 2008
    • The Moscow Times

    The severe economic crisis in Russia is currently spilling over into the political and administrative spheres. However, the government is not responding properly. Instead of improving administration effectiveness, the Russian government is simply reshuffling regional heads. In economics, the Kremlin is putting unneeded burden on businesses and regional governments.

    • Commentary

    Kremlin Guide To Dismissing Disobedience

    • November 25, 2008
    • The Moscow Times

    Weakened by the economic crisis, President Medvedev and the Kremlin do not want to risk any chance of allowing popular dissent to develop in Russia's regions. But by attacking its opponents the Kremlin is showing its helplessness. Before the crisis it had hoped to modernize the country, now it must resort to damage control.

    • Commentary

    Preparing for Putin's Return to the Kremlin

    • November 12, 2008
    • The Moscow Times

    In his first—and possibly last—state-of-the-nation speech, President Medvedev seemed to focus on returning Putin to the Kremlin instead of adequately addressing Russia’s troubled economy. It is clear from the address that the president intends to increase United Russia's dominance by increasing its control over both the regional elite and the government.

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