Arkady Ostrovsky is an award-winning author and journalist who leads The Economist’s coverage of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
He has three decades of experience reporting and analysing domestic and foreign affairs in Russia, Ukraine and the former Soviet Union. His cover stories and special reports have helped to shape Western policy and thinking about the region. He joined the Economist in 2007 after 10 years with The Financial Times.
Arkady frequently appears on television and radio in America, Britain, and around the world. He moderates and speaks at events. His subjects include US-Russian relations, the war in Ukraine, international security, Russia and China, Russia and Turkey, the Caucasus, Russia’s domestic politics, business and economy, domestic Ukrainian affairs, and media.
He holds a doctorate degree in English Literature from Cambridge University. His book The Invention of Russia won the 2016 Orwell Prize.
Join Arkady Ostrovsky, the Russia and Eastern Europe Editor for The Economist and award-winning author of 'The Invention of Russia', as he delves into the evolving political landscape of Russia. Gain valuable insights from his podcast 'Next Year in Moscow' and explore the profound implications of fake news in shaping the future of the country.
Arkady Ostrovsky discusses the complexities and evolving dynamics of US-Russia relations, highlighting historical context and contemporary challenges in bilateral ties.
