"Global Hong Kong: Lessons from Elsewhere" Speaker Series - Protest in Putin's Russia: opposition and grassroots movements

14 April 2021

Online

About the "Global Hong Kong: Lessons from Elsewhere" Speaker Series

「全球香港：他山之石」講座系列

As Hong Kong experiences unprecedented political and social upheavals, we invite speakers who can shed light on other societies which have faced similar challenges. Putting Hong Kong in global perspectives may inspire comparative research, theoretical and historical reflections, as well as public discussions on our collective future.

Protest in Putin's Russia: opposition and grassroots movements

14 April 2021

Zoom

Protest in Russia is often portrayed in terms of a conflict between the Putin regime and its political opponents. However, the most tenacious and successful protest in recent years has been associated with regional movements targeting specific issues, usually linked to the environment or urban development. Resistance to perceived encroachment by the central government is often crucial to these movements, but they do not usually challenge the political system as a whole. READ MORE...