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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September 14, 2026
Kremlin Prepares to Cross the Final Red Line
The majority of Russians oppose forced mobilization to the war in Ukraine, but the Kremlin has been preparing the ground to make it happen.
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.