Russian political scientist and publicist, expert on the behavior of the Russian political elite and researcher of the Putin regime. Since 2016, she has been a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. She has taught at UC Berkeley, Cornell University, and Georgetown University in the United States. Publishes in international media, including "The New York Times," "The Washington Post," and "Le Monde." Specializes in Russian politics, international relations, and geopolitics. Fluent in English and French.