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Meet The Leader15 top leaders share the books that changed them: 2025 Books RoundupWhat do startup founders, CEOs of multinationals and Harvard professors have in common? They can all name a book that has changed how they live, think or lead. In this annual roundup episode, look for your new read (or a gift for that hard-to-buy for person on your list) from the recommendations of the world's top thinkers and change makers. Our annual books roundup collects books that have transformed how some of the top global leaders manage teams, get inspired, and make things happen. This year's recommendations include fresh takes on classic business books, histories, time-honored works of literature...
2025-12-0526 min
(MIS)TreatedIs FemTech the answer to women's health?Femtech focuses on technological innovation within the women's health space. Innovations can include everything from a new version of the speculum to a bra that can track heart health. But innovators face hurdles in a market where funders still find the word "vagina" a challenge. To find out more, Nam Kiwanuka speaks with journalist Marina Gerner about her book "The Vagina Business", which looks at Femtech's market opportunity and the pitfalls. Research links The Vagina Business: https://www.marinagerner.com/about The dawn of the FemTech revolution: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/healthcare/o...
2025-11-2530 min
Between Two LipsThe Vagina Business with Marina GernerMarina Gerner is the author of the award-winning book, The Vagina Business. As a journalist she has written for the WSJ, The Times, FT, The Guardian, and Wired. As an academic, she is an adjunct professor at the NYU Stern School of Business. She was born in Kyiv, has lived in Frankfurt and New York, and is based in London, where she can be found drinking cappuccinos with friends and taking her baby to bars.https://www.marinagerner.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-gerner-phd-2252ba26/https://www.instagram.com/marinagerner/...
2025-10-2945 min
The 51%The vagina business: The rise of femtechIt's an industry tipped to be worth more than a trillion dollars in the coming decade. Femtech refers to technology-driven solutions for women's health, covering areas such as reproductive health, pregnancy care and menopause management. Marina Gerner, the author of "The Vagina Business", joins Annette Young to discuss the rapidly growing industry that's revolutionising women's health. Also, marking the 30th anniversary of a groundbreaking UN conference on women's rights, China touts its progress on gender equality. But its approach to feminist activism paints a very different picture.
2025-10-1711 min
In NetworkDesigning for Health: Marina Gerner, PhD | Journalist and NYU Stern adjunct professor | Innovation, bias, and the future of women’s healthNordic Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD, talks with Marina Gerner, PhD, journalist, NYU Stern adjunct professor, and author. They discuss her groundbreaking book, The Vagina Business, which explores innovation in women's health, and the cultural and financial barriers that hinder progress. They also discuss gender bias in medical diagnosis, the rise of Femtech, the stigma surrounding female-focused products, and the challenges of bringing these innovations to market. Marina shares insights from her research, including examples of transformative technologies and the importance of destigmatizing conversations around female health.Show Notes: [00:00] Intros [00:09] Marina’s ba...
2025-09-0231 min
Unstable VitalsThe Vagina is Everyone’s Business with Dr. Marina GernerIn this episode of Unstable Vitals, we dive into a staggering truth: women make 80% of healthcare decisions, yet only 4% of R&D dollars focus on women’s health. Dr. Marina Gerner, award-winning journalist, author of The Vagina Business, and professional myth-buster, joins Dr. Lara Zibners and Dr. Adam Brown to unpack why the system is built on male-centric research, why funding for women’s health innovations still lags behind, and how centuries of normalized female pain have kept progress stalled.From the under-research of PMS compared to erectile dysfunction to the under-researched effects of blockbuster drugs...
2025-08-1249 min
The Open Mind, Hosted by Alexander HeffnerThe Vagina Business"The Vagina Business" author Marina Gerner discusses long overdue innovation in women's reproductive health.
2025-07-2828 min
Low Tox Life443. The Vagina Business: Prioritise women for their health and for business! Marina Gerner🚨 TABOO ALERT: Vaginas 🚨Giggles. Squirms. Shushes. Why are we STILL so awkward about women's health and body parts?🔍 Journalist Marina Gerner investigates:• Who's REALLY innovating in women's health?• Is the tide finally turning on shame and taboo?Prepare to fist pump... or facepalm 🤦♀️this show.ALSO, MYTH-BUSTING ALERT:"Femme tech" isn't about robots taking over. It's about reconnecting women with their bodies! 💪Tune in for a no-holds-barred look at the state of affairs curren...
2025-07-2658 min
The Visible VoicesA Trillion Dollar Market: Marina Gerner on FemTech the Sector Investors FearIn this episode I speak with Marina Gerner PhD, financial journalist, professor, columnist, and award-winning author of "The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health."
Dr. Gerner explores the paradoxical world of FemTech, a trillion-dollar market opportunity that faces systematic underfunding, particularly from male venture capitalists who struggle to discuss women's health innovations, as detailed in a 2020 Wired article she wrote.
The conversation delves into how shame and stigma around women's health including periods, menopause, and sexual health sustain billion-dollar industries while simultaneously creating barriers to genuine innovation.
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2025-06-1924 min
Meet The Leader7 women leaders on the books that shaped themIn this special collection episode, top women leaders in business, non-profits and more share the books that inspired them, informed them and changed their minds. These books will make you take a second read of a classic - whether it's a favorite business book or an Agatha Christie mystery. And these insightful picks will have you thinking differently about a range of big problems, from geography's role in a fractured society to how transit design can widen gender gaps. These books will help you get sharper at your role -- and even find new ways to make room for...
2025-06-1214 min
The Dr. Brighten ShowWhy Reproductive Health Is Still Stuck in the 1950s—From Epidurals to Birth Control MethodsAre we really still using 70-year-old tools in women’s health? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with award-winning journalist and author Marina Gerner to expose how outdated our current reproductive health care system really is—from the epidural as the “last big innovation” in birth care to the lack of real advancement in birth control methods. But this conversation isn’t just about what’s broken—it’s also about what’s being built.
You’ll learn about groundbreaking innovations like smart bras that detect heart disease, digital contraceptives that rival the pill in efficacy, and...
2025-06-101h 27
Zachthinkshare PodcastEp 84: The Vagina Business with Marina GernerGet the book:https://www.marinagerner.com/SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Zach and Marina delve into the importance of language in women's health, the challenges of discussing female anatomy, and the role of supportive partners in navigating the mental load of parenthood. They explore the concept of FemTech, the need for accurate terminology, and the impact of societal norms on both women and men. The discussion emphasizes the significance of open communication and the power of the pause in parenting, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive...
2025-04-0435 min
Diary of a CLOMarina Gerner - FemTech and The Vagina BusinessIn this episode I’m joined by Marina Gerner, award-winning journalist and author of the acclaimed book ‘The Vagina Business’. Marina has a clear passion for shifting the status quo when it comes to the narrative surrounding FemTech, and her book broadly explores the future of female health. We unpick why FemTech has historically been an underfunded area, and uncover what the future might hold in this field. Enjoy.
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2025-04-0335 minDiary of a CLOMarina Gerner - FemTech and The Vagina BusinessIn this episode I’m joined by Marina Gerner, award-winning journalist and author of the acclaimed book ‘The Vagina Business’. Marina has a clear passion for shifting the status quo when it comes to the narrative surrounding FemTech, and her book broadly explores the future of female health. We unpick why FemTech has historically been an underfunded area, and uncover what the future might hold in this field. Enjoy.
The Vagina Business
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2025-04-0335 min
The He's Just PodcastsDr. Marina Gerner- "The Vagina Business."Women in business continue to face diverse challenges and opportunities. Dr. Marina Gerner, an award-winning financial journalist and columnist, has contributed to The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, The Times, Financial Times, The Guardian, and Wired. She is also an adjunct professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business and holds a PhD from the London School of Economics.In her latest book, “The Vagina Business, The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health." Gerner explores groundbreaking innovations in femtech health— that have the potential to transform medicine, science, and business. Backed by research grants from t...
2025-03-2055 min
The Ex-Good Girl PodcastEpisode 106 - Vagina Business: FemTech with Marina GernerSend us a textIt can be so hard for women to find reliable information about their bodies and what they truly need to be healthy. In this episode, I talk to award-winning journalist and author of The Vagina Business, Marina Gerner. Her book explores FemTech—innovations designed to genuinely support women’s health rather than mislead or market to them with misinformation. Together, we dive into the world of women’s health and knowledge can empower a vibrant female experience. Here’s what we cover:An introduction to FemTech and how...
2025-03-1946 min
Trail BlazersThe $1 Trillion Industry VCs Are Ignoring - Marina Gerner on Trail BlazersIn today’s episode of Trail Blazers, Johnny is joined by Marina Gerner, who is the Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern, an award-winning journalist and Author of The Vagina Business.Today’s podcast will help to uncover the hidden history of women in business, innovation, and health, and explores the solutions shaping the future.For centuries, women played a vital role in business, yet today, their contributions are often overlooked. What pushed them out of the forefront? Was it wealth inequality? A shift in econ...
2025-02-2749 min
In Her EllementNavigating Women's Health Tech with Journalist Marina GernerMarina Gerner is an award-winning financial journalist and author. She is also an Adjunct Professor of Commerce & Culture at NYU Stern. In her new book, The Vagina Business, she explores the innovations shaping women’s health and the forces that have held the field back.In this episode, Marina shares some of the biggest success stories in health tech, as well as the innovations that have personally impacted her. She also explains how to navigate this rapidly growing space—and how to avoid what she calls “scam-tech.”Over her career, Marina has reported on health, technolo...
2025-02-1727 min
SexologyEP416 - The Vagina Business: Closing the Orgasm GapWelcome to Episode 416 of the Sexology Podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Marina Gerner to discuss her fascinating book on femtech - short for female technology. Together, we explored some groundbreaking innovations in women's health tech, such as smart bras designed for heart monitoring and devices aimed at preventing birth injuries.Dr. Gerner shared the challenges that femtech continues to face, including biases in funding and the persistent societal taboos surrounding women's health. Our conversation highlighted just how critical this technology is for advancing women’s health, while also...
2024-12-1036 min
Nucleate PodcastThe Vagina Business | Marina GernerThe Vagina Business, by Dr Marina Gerner, covers key issues in women's health and the novel solutions in development to address them. The book has already been getting attention with grants from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and The Society of Authors. Kirkus Reviews has praised the book as "energetic, thoroughly engaging reading" and emphasized its potential to improve women's health outcomes worldwide. It has also been recommended as a must-read business book by the Financial Times.As a journalist, Marina has written about books and arts, as well as finance and tech for over a decade...
2024-12-0841 min
Financial FeministWho's Afraid of Vaginas? How Sexist "Taboos" Affect Women's Healthcare with Marina GernerHey Financial Feminists I'm beyond excited to bring you an eye-opening conversation with Marina Gerner, the author of The Vagina Business. We’re discussing the shocking gender biases in healthcare — from the staggering lack of medical research focused on women's health to the uphill battles female entrepreneurs face when pitching women-centric innovations. This episode is packed with actionable insights on how we can support better research, champion women-owned businesses, and finally start talking openly about the topics that impact us most.Marina’s Links:Substack: https://marinagerner.substack.com/Instagram: https...
2024-12-051h 04
Chaptered MindsThe Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health by Marina GernerThe Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health by Marina Gerner is an insightful exploration into the emerging field of femtech and its potential to revolutionize women's healthcare. Gerner, an award-winning journalist, delves into the systemic neglect of women's health issues and highlights the innovators striving to address these gaps.
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Systemic Neglect of Women's Health: The book examines how female pain and health concerns—from menstruation and childbirth to menopause—have been normalized and inadequately addressed by traditional medical practices. Gerner emphasizes that only 4% of medical research and deve...
2024-11-2823 min
A Pair of BookendsThe Vagina Business with Marina Gerner: Femtech, Pink tax & FertilityOn today's episode Hannah was joined by author & journalist Marina Gerner to discuss her groundbreaking book The Vagina Business. They delve into the innovative breakthroughs happening in women's health, the lengthy research process for this book, period apps & much more! If you enjoy this episode please do rate, review & subscribe as it's a free way to support the pod and means the world. For extra exclusive content you can find us over on Patreon. For more from Marina you can follow her Substack, via LinkedIn,her website & InstagramYou can follow us via Instagram, Twitter/X & Tik Tok
2024-11-2738 min
Sex Advice for Seniors PodcastThe Vagina BusinessIn my recent conversation with Marina Gerner, author of ‘The Vagina Business’ we delved into the fascinating and rapidly evolving field of FemTech, a sector dedicated to harnessing technology to enhance women's health. As anyone with a vagina will tell you, trying to raise investment for their business, whether in the world of female health or otherwise, there are myriad challenges such entrepreneurs face.It's disheartening to see how societal taboos surrounding women's health can hinder investment and innovation, but hardly surprising, as most investors are men. Marina and I discussed the need to break down...
2024-11-2435 min
Immerse Yourself In The Most Powerful Full Audiobook Today![German] - Vagina Business: Wie Unternehmen mit bahnbrechenden Innovationen den Markt für Frauengesundheit revolutionieren by Marina GernerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/826377to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Vagina Business: Wie Unternehmen mit bahnbrechenden Innovationen den Markt für Frauengesundheit revolutionieren
Author: Marina Gerner
Narrator: Nia Kluge
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 0 minutes
Release date: October 15, 2024
Genres: Economics
Publisher's Summary:
Warum Frauengesundheit nicht mehr ignoriert werden darf Von der Verhütung, Geburten über die Periode bis hin zur Menopause – Beschwerden, die den weiblichen Körper betreffen, werden immer noch zu wenig beachtet, oft bagatellisiert oder missverstanden. So verwundert es nicht, dass lediglich vier Prozent der gesamten Forschung im Gesundheitswesen auf das Wohl von Frauen ausgerichtet sind –...
2024-10-1511h 00Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Economics[German] - Vagina Business: Wie Unternehmen mit bahnbrechenden Innovationen den Markt für Frauengesundheit revolutionieren by Marina GernerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/826377to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - Vagina Business: Wie Unternehmen mit bahnbrechenden Innovationen den Markt für Frauengesundheit revolutionieren
Author: Marina Gerner
Narrator: Nia Kluge
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 0 minutes
Release date: October 15, 2024
Genres: Economics
Publisher's Summary:
Warum Frauengesundheit nicht mehr ignoriert werden darf Von der Verhütung, Geburten über die Periode bis hin zur Menopause – Beschwerden, die den weiblichen Körper betreffen, werden immer noch zu wenig beachtet, oft bagatellisiert oder missverstanden. So verwundert es nicht, dass lediglich vier Prozent der gesamten Forschung im Gesundheitswesen auf das Wohl von Frauen ausgerichtet sind –...
2024-10-1511h 00
Stressed But Well DressedStressed But Well Dressed Bonus Episode: Clothes and Confidence (Part 4)A collection of stores from a variety of Stressed But Well Dressed' guests looking at how clothes influence how we feel and how we act.
Tune in for a reflection on the link between Clothes, Confidence and a Positive Mindset and ask yourself:
Are you stressed or well dressed?
Marina Gerner: Season 5, Episode 6: Fashion, FemTech and the bra that could save your life
Daiva Bryne: Season 4, Episode 3: What to wear to win at poker
Sarah Edmonson: Season 3, Episode 10: Cult Fashion
Adrienne Cole: Season 3, Episode 7: The skin you...
2024-10-1313 min
Hearsay Culture NetworkHealth Care Up The Ying-YangWhile many investors remain uncomfortable with innovations in women’s health care, Denise and her guest Marina Gerner are not. Join them to unpack Marina’s new book The Vagina Business, which […]
2024-09-261h 19Uneven DistributionHealth Care Up The Ying-YangWhile many investors remain uncomfortable with innovations in women’s health care, Denise and her guest Marina Gerner are not. Join them to unpack Marina’s new book The Vagina Business, which […]
2024-09-261h 19Hearsay Culture NetworkHealth Care Up The Ying-YangWhile many investors remain uncomfortable with innovations in women’s health care, Denise and her guest Marina Gerner are not. Join them to unpack Marina’s new book The Vagina Business, which […]
2024-09-261h 19
Hearsay Culture NetworkHealth Care Up The Ying-YangWhile many investors remain uncomfortable with innovations in women’s health care, Denise and her guest Marina Gerner are not. Join them to unpack Marina’s new book The Vagina Business, which […]
2024-09-261h 19
Experience The Immersive Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!The Vagina Business by Marina GernerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/8750to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Vagina Business
Author: Marina Gerner
Narrator: Marina Gerner
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
Release date: 09-17-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Women in Business
Publisher's Summary:
Women make over 80% of healthcare decisions in the U.S., yet only 4% of all medical research and development is focused on women's health issues. From periods and childbirth to menopause, female pain has been normalized, as society shrugs and says "Welcome to being a woman," instead of coming up with better solutions. But it doesn't have to be this...
2024-09-1710h 43
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Title: The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health
Author: Marina Gerner
Narrator: Marina Gerner
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 43 minutes
Release date: September 17, 2024
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
'This tech could change everything for women―here's how. Women make over 80% of healthcare decisions in the U.S., yet only 4% of all medical research and development is focused on women's health issues. From periods and childbirth to menopause, female pain has been normalized, as society shrugs and says ''Welcome to being a woman,'' in...
2024-09-1710h 43Enjoy An Mind-Blowing Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health by Marina GernerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/793578to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health
Author: Marina Gerner
Narrator: Marina Gerner
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 43 minutes
Release date: September 17, 2024
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
'This tech could change everything for women―here's how. Women make over 80% of healthcare decisions in the U.S., yet only 4% of all medical research and development is focused on women's health issues. From periods and childbirth to menopause, female pain has been normalized, as society shrugs and says ''Welcome to being a woman,'' instead of...
2024-09-1710h 43Unlock A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Award-Winning.The Vagina Business by Marina GernerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/8750to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Vagina Business
Author: Marina Gerner
Narrator: Marina Gerner
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
Release date: 09-17-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Women in Business
Publisher's Summary:
Women make over 80% of healthcare decisions in the U.S., yet only 4% of all medical research and development is focused on women's health issues. From periods and childbirth to menopause, female pain has been normalized, as society shrugs and says "Welcome to being a woman," instead of coming up with better solutions. But it doesn't have to be this...
2024-09-1710h 43Embrace The Eye-Opening Full Audiobook Experience!The Vagina Business by Marina GernerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/41446to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Vagina Business
Author: Marina Gerner
Narrator: Marina Gerner
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 43 mins
Release date: 09-17-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Economics
Publisher's Summary:
Women make over 80% of healthcare decisions in the U.S., yet only 4% of all medical research and development is focused on women's health issues. From periods and childbirth to menopause, female pain has been normalized, as society shrugs and says "Welcome to being a woman," instead of coming up with better solutions. But it doesn't have to be this way. In...
2024-09-1710h 43Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Management & LeadershipThe Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health by Marina GernerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/793578to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health
Author: Marina Gerner
Narrator: Marina Gerner
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 43 minutes
Release date: September 17, 2024
Genres: Management & Leadership
Publisher's Summary:
'This tech could change everything for women―here's how. Women make over 80% of healthcare decisions in the U.S., yet only 4% of all medical research and development is focused on women's health issues. From periods and childbirth to menopause, female pain has been normalized, as society shrugs and says ''Welcome to being a woman,'' instead of...
2024-09-1710h 43Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Business & Economics, Business & Career DevelopmentThe Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health by Marina GernerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/793578to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women's Health
Author: Marina Gerner
Narrator: Marina Gerner
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 43 minutes
Release date: September 17, 2024
Genres: Business & Career Development
Publisher's Summary:
'This tech could change everything for women―here's how. Women make over 80% of healthcare decisions in the U.S., yet only 4% of all medical research and development is focused on women's health issues. From periods and childbirth to menopause, female pain has been normalized, as society shrugs and says ''Welcome to being a woman,'' in...
2024-09-1710h 43
Stressed But Well DressedSeason 5, Episode 6: Fashion, FemTech and the bra that could save your life (with guest Marina Gerner)Dahlia is joined by Marina Gerner to discuss the inspiration behind her new book 'The Vagina Business'.Dahlia and Marina talk about the link between fashion, feelings and confidence and Marina explains her dress helps her get into role as an NYU professor.Marina's shares her research on why we are so slow to develop innovation within women's healthcare and why she chose such a bold title for her book. She discusses the need to step on innovation to support childbirth and the reasons we are so unwillingly to...
2024-09-1334 min
Standard Issue PodcastMarina Gerner’s Vagina BusinessWhen journalist Marina Gerner heard about a potentially life-changing innovation in heart health for women, she was keen to spread the word. But why were none of her usual editors interested in this “niche” subject area? In her new book, The Vagina Business: The Innovative Breakthroughs that Could Change Everything in Women’s Health, Marina takes us through the new technology that could make women's lives infinitely better – and the reasons why many of these innovations are not getting the financial investment they need. In this episode, she chats to Jen about funding and research gaps in women’s health, BS...
2024-09-0926 min
Människor och troMänniskor och tro 20120302 2012-03-02 kl. 14.03Förra veckan sköts en uzbekisk regimkritisk imam i Strömsund i Jämtland. Intervju med uzbeken Mukhiddine Shirinov, som är övertygad om att regimen i Uzbekistan låg bakom. President Karimov tål ingen kritik och imamen i Strömsund var en stark kritiker av landets bristande religionsfrihet. Reporter: Sören Wibeck. På söndag går Ryssland till val och ny president blir sannolikt Vladimir Putin. Många är kritiska och demontrationer och motdemonstrationer på gatorna uttrycker det som inte får sägas i den offentliga debatten. Rysk ortodoxa kyrkans ledare stöder Putin och uppmanar sina troen...
2012-03-0244 min