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Andrei Kolesnikov
Academic
Andrei Kolesnikov is a political analyst who provides insights on Russian politics and society.
Notable Quotes
"It is a disconnect between people's feelings and the description of reality by Vladimir Putin, the description of his personal reality in his head."View Story →
"The idea is to divide Russia from the outside world."View Story →
"The idea is to divide Russia from the outside world."View Story →
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