Welcome to Russia Blog, your source for news and commentary on Russia and Eastern European affairs. This Blog gives voice to many news items that are underreported (or not covered) by mainstream and Western media outlets.

While I am the primary contributor, other Russian journalists and entrepreneurs, former and active Russian government officials and international think tank fellows will post to this site. Our collective goal is to deliver the story-behind-the-story in today's Russia; including political analysis of the country's social and business structure, dynamics, history and people.

Russia Blog serves as a resource for those who are doing business in Russia and Eastern Europe, those who are studying Russia in college and graduate schools, and those who are simply interested in current events on the other side of the globe.

We intend to post daily. However, please be aware that Russia Blog is running in test mode for the next few days and during this time updates and news will be somewhat irregular.

Thank you for visiting and come back soon!