Next Year in Moscow 2: A beautiful life

<p>A decade ago Russia's <a href="https://www.economist.com/international/2022/08/09/much-of-russias-intellectual-elite-has-fled-the-country?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=nextyearinmoscow&utm_content=discovery.content.anonymous.tr_shownotes_na-na_article&utm_term=sa.listeners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">middle class</a> was larger and richer than it had ever been. “Russians are OK” was the title of a popular YouTube channel. But Vladimir Putin’s return to power sparked unprecedented protests as two very different visions of Russia vied for dominance.&nbsp;</p><br><p>New episodes will be released weekly on Saturdays.</p><br><p>For full access to print, digital and audio editions, as well as exclusive live events, subscribe to The Economist at <a href="http://www.economist.com/moscowoffer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">economist.com/moscowoffer</a></p>

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