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In Moscow's Shadows

by Mark Galeotti
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About the show

Russia, behind the headlines as well as in the shadows. This podcast is the audio counterpart to Mark Galeotti's blog of the same name, a place where "one of the most informed and provocative voices on modern Russia", can talk about Russia historical and (more often) contemporary, discuss new books and research, and sometimes talk to other Russia-watchers. If you'd like to keep the podcast coming and generally support my work, or want to ask questions or suggest topics for me to cover, do please contribute to my Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/InMoscowsShadowsThe podcast's corporate partner and sponsor is Conducttr, which provides software for innovative and immersive crisis exercises in hybrid warfare, counter-terrorism, civil affairs and similar situations.

Latest episodes

  • In Moscow's Shadows 265: Valdai and Putin on Peace

    October 4, 2026 · 50 min

    The annual shindig of the Valdai Discussion Club is one of those Kremlin set pieces that invites two equally lazy reactions: treat it as sacred insight into Vladimir Putin’s mind, or wave it away as pure Russian propaganda. It's a bit of…

  • In Moscow's Shadows 264: Russia’s Bear(s) On The March

    September 27, 2026 · 50 min

    A fat, smug bear sits at the heart of Russia’s politics right now and it is not just a party logo. The State Duma election has handed United Russia - whose logo is the bear - its biggest ever share of seats. Of course, the vote was rigged…

  • In Moscow's Shadows 263: Voting for War Putinism

    September 20, 2026 · 46 min

    In Russia’s elections, the ballot box is no longer a measure of consent but rather a tool for manufacturing it. It's only two days into the three days of elections to the State Duma, but I catch up on the latest and consider what to look…

  • In Moscow's Shadows 262: Jaw-Jaw Not Ending The War-War

    September 6, 2026 · 48 min

    I start with a round-up of current news stories: the Witkoff-Kushner peace mission that is likely heading nowhere, Zelensky's apparent threat to civil aviation that was likely more psyop than serious, and the SCO summit in Bishkek that was…

  • In Moscow's Shadows 261: Happy Days for Putin?

    August 30, 2026 · 50 min

    Everyone keeps diagnosing Putin’s mood, not least given the CIA Director’s visit to Moscow. Putin is angry, he's frightened, he's desperate -- that seems to be the standard Western talking point these days, and hence the fear that he might…

  • In Moscow's Shadows 260: Digging (Relics) For Victory

    August 23, 2026 · 51 min

    The war seems to be getting (even) nastier, in part perhaps - and this may be over-optimistic - as both sides seen an endgame almost in sight, as well as out of growing desperation on both sides. The desperation even extends to digging up…

  • In Moscow's Shadows 259: A Bite Out Of The Apple

    August 16, 2026 · 50 min

    When the Kremlin changed its mind and decided to ban the opposition party Yabloko (Apple) from running in September's elections, it demonstrated its concern that this could become the new vessel of the 'coalition of the fed-up.' After all…

  • In Moscow's Shadows 258: The Ukraine War and Russia's Khaki Election

    August 9, 2026 · 47 min

    Ukraine’s long-range campaign against Russia is no longer just about spectacular refinery fires. When Kyiv pivots towards softer targets like logistics hubs, it can hit morale, prices, and everyday life in ways that pure military targets…