Welcome to INSOR
Welcome to the first edition of INSOR E-News, the monthly e-newsletter of The Institute of Contemporary Development (INSOR). INSOR is a think tank that works with Russia’s leading academics and experts to develop policies and recommendations important to the country’s future. Established in March 2008, the Institute has already held more than 100 expert sessions
on topics ranging from democracy building and the growth of Russia’s middle class to economic development and the environment. President Dmitry Medvedev is the Chairman of the Institute’s Board of Trustees and Igor Yurgens is the Chairman of the its Management Board.
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Russia and the Global Financial Crisis
Russia is in a stronger position to deal with the global financial crisis than many western countries, and is certainly stronger than it was at the time of the 1998 default. But with a depreciating rouble, a falling stock market, and the declining price of oil and other commodities, the Russian government faces very different challenges than many of its European counterparts.
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INSOR Experts Discuss Influence of Crisis on Financial Sector
The Global Financial Crisis and its Influence on Russian Economic Development
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Local Self-Government in Russia
Can Moscow efficiently organize healthcare for citizens in Vladivostok?
Are budgets administered similarly in Krasnoyarsk as in Yekaterinburg?
In a country as large and diverse as Russia, it is crucial that the various levels of government — from municipal to regional to federal — operate
in an effective and coordinated manner.
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Financial and Economic Basis for Local Self-Government
Legal Regulation of Local Self-Administration in Russia
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Other News
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November 11
Church and State:
What is the Right Balance for Russia?
A roundtable with legal experts and representatives from Russia's religious communities discussed the separation
of church and state in post-Soviet society.
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November 05 Russia: The Values
of a Modern Society
A roundtable with leading religious, academic, scientific and economic figures discussed Russia’s political culture and socioeconomic values.
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October 23 Winners of the Computer Literacy Competition Get
$10,000 Each
INSOR celebrated the completion of its Computer Literacy — Year of the Family Competition, promoting computer literacy among Russian adults.
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October 21 Information Culture and Development of Mass Communications
Part of the Intellectual Russia Global Forum,
a roundtable discussion examined the expanding use of IT and digital technology
in Russia’s educational, professional and political arenas.
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December Events
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 Housing Availability & Accessibility of Housing and Mortgage Loans
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 The Results of the First Year of Activities of State Corporations: Outlook, Opportunities and Risks
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 The Middle Class
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 Moscow
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Financial Center
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INSOR in the News
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Russia’s Igor Yurgens Says Oil Outlook is ‘Worrying’
Bloomberg TV, November 14
In an interview with Bloomberg TV on November 14, INSOR Chairman
Igor Yurgens cautioned against panicking about the financial situation despite the oil outlook and the weakening of the rouble.
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