Over-reaction to protests is a Russian stability risk

Moscow treats protests over economic issues more gently than political demonstrations

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  • Economic concerns
  • Neutralising protest
  • Fear of political mobilisation
  • A Russian 'Maidan'?
  • Blunt force
  • Converging patterns

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