Prof. Konstantin Sonin on the Russian Economy for the 'Indian Express' May 24, 2024 Prof. Konstantin Sonin was a source on a May 17, 2024 piece from the Indian Express on the Russian economy. So, even with all the sanctions in place currently, he said, it would be simplistic to assume that the Russian economy will not simply grind to a halt, unless there were to be “a Star Wars kind of apocalyptic situation.” But a million people have already left Russia and, over time, there will be an impact on the economy, he said. Read the full story here. Faculty Spotlight Konstantin Sonin John Dewey Distinguished Service Professor Konstantin Sonin, John Dewey Distinguished Service Professor at Harris Public Policy, is a frequent columnist on Russian political and economic issues in addition to his academic work in political economics, development and economic theory. Upcoming Events More events Masterclass with Lesley Turner Mon., January 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM A Fireside Chat with Amir Jina and Mark Templeton Tue., January 27, 2026 | 5:30 PM East Bank Club 500 N Kingsbury Street Chicago, IL 60654 United States Harris Campus Visit Thu., January 29, 2026 | 9:30 AM 1307 E 60th St Chicago, IL 60637 United States