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Disunited Russia party? Moscow’s elections

Disunited Russia party? Moscow’s elections

FromThe Intelligence from The Economist


Disunited Russia party? Moscow’s elections

FromThe Intelligence from The Economist

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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Sep 6, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This weekend’s vote will fill some fairly inconsequential city positions. But how it plays out will indicate the strength of a rapidly broadening, national movement against the ruling United Russia party. China has long been repressing the Muslim-minority Uighurs; worryingly, it’s now starting to squeeze the Huis, more dispersed followers of Islam. And, a well-intentioned anti-knife-crime push in Britain draws ire after targeting fried-chicken shops. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
Released:
Sep 6, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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