Collective Punishment: Pressure on Family Members of Political Opponents in Contemporary Russia

Abstract Modern systems of political repression increasingly extend beyond direct action against individuals who publicly express dissent. An expanding body of evidence suggests that state pressure may also target family members who themselves have not engaged in unlawful or political activity. This article examines the phenomenon of indirect political coercion through pressure exerted on relatives … Read more

Forced Emigration and Family Adaptation: Psychological and Social Challenges of Russian Political Emigrants

Abstract The large-scale emigration of Russian citizens following the political developments of 2022 has attracted growing scholarly attention. While existing research has primarily focused on the legal, political, and institutional dimensions of forced migration, comparatively less attention has been devoted to the experience of family adaptation after relocation. This article examines politically motivated emigration as … Read more