Lilia Shevtsova
Russia gained in Navalny a new, bright, courageous political leader on the national level.
Kennan Institute alumna and Carnegie Moscow Center expert Lilia Shevtsova believes that after the elections, Russia gained in Navalny a new, bright, courageous political leader on the national level. What makes him a “new” politician is that he offered new technologies that are not accepted by all, especially in the liberal wing. In particular Navalny appealed to the nationalist camp. Shevtsova believes Navalny is right to speak directly with all groups of the anti-Putin electorate. However, she fears that Navalny’s mindset remains within the old Russian model of leadership – he is still aimed at replacing people in the Kremlin, not reforming the Kremlin's rules. Read the full interview here. [In Russian]
About the Author
Lilia Fiodorovna Shevtsova
Deputy Director, Institute for International Economic and Political Studies
Kennan Institute
The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Russia and Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and the surrounding region though research and exchange. Read more
