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What are the reasons for elections in Russia?

Ilya Yashin explains how and why elections are held in Russia.

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How the Media Works

Political scientists and media experts on the functions of the “fourth branch” of government
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Is democracy the power of the majority?

There are many stereotypes surrounding the concept of democracy. In this animated video, we examine myths about the power of the majority, elections, minority rights, and freedom of speech.
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What is Democracy?

Populists and autocrats often use the term democracy to mislead people and legitimize their absolute power. But what is democracy and what are its basic principles?
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Who elects the German government?

Stanislav Klimovich, political scientist at the Free University of Berlin, talks about elections and the formation of government in Germany.
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How do elections in Ukraine work?

Volodymyr Fesenko, head of the Penta Center for Applied Political Research, on the election process in Ukraine.
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What is democracy?

Politicians, experts and political technologists explain the basic principles of democracy.
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Civil society control

What is civil society and what is its role in ensuring democratic processes within the state?
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Why do we need elections?

Experts and politicians on elections and how they differ from those in authoritarian countries.

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