Dr. Oleksandr Shulga is the head of the Institute for Conflict Studies and Analysis of Russia (IKAR), the only institution in Ukraine conducting monthly sociological monitoring in Russia. He possesses 16 years of advanced experience in the field of quantitative and qualitative sociological research. During these years, Dr. Shulga was engaged as a supervisor, consultant, or expert to carry out various studies, including areas of potential risk of escalating tensions and instability.
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July 10, 2026
The End of Pretense: War Comes Home to Russians
It is hard to gauge public opinion where dissent is outlawed, but Russians’ growing concern about the war in Ukraine suggests discontent.
March 10, 2025
Russia Needs Trump Card for War Fatigue
Donald Trump says Ukraine has the weaker hand in the war, but Russia’s internal struggles mean Moscow has fewer cards than the White House believes.
July 11, 2024
Russia’s New Age of the Despot
The Ukraine war should be seen as part of Vladimir Putin's project to de-modernize Russia’s domestic and international politics.
April 3, 2024
Fight for Russia? We’ll Stay at Home, Thanks
Vladimir Putin may declare another round of mobilization, but young men have heard the news from the front and don’t want to go.
December 5, 2023
Russia — A Myth Wrapped in Opinion Surveys
There is no need to accept Kremlin stories about the “true nature” of Russia. We have perfectly good science to show us the way.
September 21, 2023
Putin’s Next Run for President Will Be Different
It’s only a matter of time before Vladimir Putin announces his run for president in 2024, but what will it look like?