Alexandra Prokopenko, economist: 'In Russia, the elites feel the state's powerlessness to protect them. That undermines the very foundations of the social contract'
- Posted on June 9, 2026
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Alexandra Prokopenko, economist: 'In Russia, the elites feel the state's powerlessness to protect them. That undermines the very foundations of the social contract'
Internet restrictions have created a new political atmosphere, sparking discontent and frustration among the most privileged layers of Russian society, explains the researcher in an interview with Le Monde.
