Ekaterina Shulman and Maxim Kurnikov in Paris 1 May 2026

After the Tyrant: How the Soviet authorities survived Stalin's death.

Ekaterina Shulman is a renowned political scientist and publicist, PhD in political science, and a popular speaker on Russian lawmaking. Her ability to talk in simple language, reasonably but with characteristic humor about complex things happening in the political world has won millions of viewers in different countries. Ekaterina is that rare speaker who receives applause both at the beginning of the event when she takes the stage and at the end of the meeting.

Maxim Kurnikov is a journalist and media manager. He is a leading editor of the Russian-language service of Bild. He is the head of the Internet publication Echo.

Together with journalist Maxim Kurnikov, she hosts the weekly author program "Status" on the Youtube channels Bild and Live Nail.

After the presentation you will have the opportunity to ask your questions.
At the meeting there will be organized the sale of books and souvenirs, as well as an autograph session.

The event is in Russian.