R.Politik was founded in 2018 by Tatiana Stanovaya as a platform to shed much needed light on the inner workings of Russian foreign and domestic politics. Our analysis focuses on elite infighting, the mechanisms of decision-making at the federal and regional levels, and explaining the logic behind key political firings and appointments.
The name ‘R.Politik’ was chosen to exemplify our engagement with political reality, rather than lazy speculation or polemics. Our name is also a reference to Realpolitik: like the German political tradition, our analyses strive to be free of ideology and personal prejudice.
We are a fiercely independent organisation and do not advocate for any individuals within the Russian political establishment. We do not pass judgement — our sole aim is to explain and provide exlusive information on Russian politics.