KI Insights is planning to expand coverage of Russian political and economic issues. The current briefing is aimed to be the first in a series. If you are interested in learning more or would be open to supporting this direction of work, please contact us at insights@kyivindependent.com.Russia's legislative elections are just 4 months away. Years of full-scale war are increasingly being felt, presenting a challenge to domestic political and socio-economic stability. However, those dynamics are playing out very differently across the Federation's regions.Drawing on local expertise, we will be looking at the unique situation in Murmansk Oblast – a strategic region at the far northern end of the NATO-Russia border. This private briefing will explore the following questions:Formal and informal power networks in the region.Elite cohesion vs. fragmentation and sources of internal conflict.Key war-related distribution mechanisms.Key trends and expected impact on electoral outcomes.Format: Online, in English. The event will include a presentation followed by a candid Q&A session.Date: Wednesday, 17 June 2026Time: 17:00 Kyiv time (16:00 in Brussels, 15:00 in London, 10:00 in Washington D.C.). Expected duration – 75 minutes.How to register:To secure your spot, register by completing this short form. Once registered, you will receive the details via email.Note: Given the sensitive nature of the information, we reserve the right to withhold access without the obligation to provide an explanation.Don't miss the briefing; add it to your calendar:For Google Calendar, click here.For Outlook Calendar, click here.