Will there be a "Russian Spring"?
The Human Rights Situation in Russia in the Lead Up to the Presidential Election
Is Russia at another turning point, 20 years after the end of the Soviet Union? Is the time ripe for a true democratization? In the cities, at least, an increasing number of citizens are openly criticizing Putin’s “managed democracy.” The mass demonstrations following the parliamentary elections in December 2011 recalled the Arab Spring. But how will Putin and his political allies react? What are the responsibilities of the international community?
On 28 February 2012 – a week before the contentious presidential elections – the Hertie School of Governance and Human Rights Watch, invite you to join us for a discussion about the status of democracy in Russia today.
Panelists
Klaus Mangold, former Chairman of the Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations, member of the Board of Trustees, Hertie School of Governance
Kirill Logvinov, Counsellor of Embassy, Russian Embassy in Germany
Alina Mungiu-Pippidi, Professor of Democracy Studies, Hertie School of Governance
Hugh Williamson, Research Director Europe and Central Asia, Human Rights Watch
Mischa Gabowitsch, Research Fellow at the Einstein Forum, Potsdam
Moderation
Britta Hilpert, former Head of the ZDF Moscow Studio (2004-2008), ZDF
