Russia Unfiltered
Episodes
Western Academia on Russia in 2026: War, Academia and Activism
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Russia Unfiltered, Jonny Tickle, Jeremy Morris and James Pearce take a closer look at the state of Russia-focused academia in the West.Wi...
Mr. Nobody Against Putin: What the Oscar-Winning Film Gets Right (and Wrong)
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Russia Unfiltered, Jonny Tickle, Jeremy Morris and James C Pearce take a deep dive into Mr. Nobody Against Putin — the Oscar-winning do...
Is Moscow’s Internet Being Switched Off?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James C Pearce, Jeremy Morris and Jonny Tickle examine the sudden mobile internet outages across central Moscow and what they reveal about how a hyper...
How Has Moscow Changed in 2026?
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jonny Tickle is joined in person by Jeremy Morris for a rare walk-and-talk episode recorded in Moscow at the end of his research trip. They discuss fi...
Is Russia Entering the Death Zone? War Economics and the Telegram Crackdown
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jonny Tickle, Jeremy Morris and James C Pearce discuss two major developments shaping Russia in 2026: the sustainability of the wartime economy and th...
Russian Émigrés in 2026: Who Leaves, Who Stays, Who Returns
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James C Pearce, Jeremy Morris and Jonny Tickle discuss Russian emigration past and present, asking how today’s departures compare with earlier waves...
Russian Winter Explained: Snow, Heating, and Life Below Zero
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James C. Pearce, Jeremy Morris, and Jonny Tickle talk about the return of extreme winter conditions across Russia, from record snowfalls in Kamchatka ...
How We Actually Learned Russian
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about Russian as a living language, not a textbook. We swap stories about how we started, what actually moved the needle, and...
Russia in 2026: Predictions for the Year Ahead
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
First episode of 2026, and we’re doing what any sensible people would avoid: bad confidence and strong opinions.We start with a quick “year that w...
Indoctrination and Militarisation of Russian Youth
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are young Russians passive subjects of indoctrination, a hidden liberal vanguard, or something far more ordinary and complex? In this episode of ...
Russian Men and Modern Masculinity in Crisis
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From gopnik memes and macho stereotypes to doting dads and burnt-out office workers, what is life really like for Russian men in 2025? In this episode...
Russia’s Wartime Cost of Living Crisis
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2022, prices in Russia have risen, familiar brands have vanished and everyday life has quietly become more expensive and more fragile. In this e...
Is Russia Really a Multicultural Miracle?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James C. Pearce, Jeremy Morris and Jonny Tickle discuss what “multicultural” actually means in Russia, testing the idea of the country as a multic...
What Is "Real Russia"?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James C. Pearce, Jeremy Morris and Jonny Tickle discuss where “real Russia” actually begins and ends, from Moscow’s outer districts to small tow...
How Russia’s State Controls Everyday Life
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James C. Pearce, Jeremy Morris and Jonny Tickle trace how the Russian state reaches from hospitals to housing, schools to smartphones. They break down...
Why Russia Experts Get Russia Wrong
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James C. Pearce, Jeremy Morris and Jonny Tickle examine why lived experience often contradicts desk-based takes, asking what language skills, fieldwor...
Is Moscow Still the World’s Most Liveable City?
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James C. Pearce, Jeremy Morris and Jonny Tickle test Moscow’s reputation for effortless daily life: world-class metro and buses, expanding lines, e-...
Who’s Moving to Russia in 2025?
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Since 2022 a new wave of Westerners has headed to Russia, drawn by talk of tradition, order and conservatism. James C. Pearce, Jeremy Morris and Jonny...
Is It Okay to Like Russia?
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it okay to like Russia in 2025? James C. Pearce, Jeremy Morris and Jonny Tickle unpack why Russian art and literature still matter in the West, how...