Roderic Lyne

Sir Roderic Lyne served as British Ambassador to Russia from January 2000 until August 2004, when he retired from the Diplomatic Service after 34 years. He now works as a consultant, principally advis

The blank poster: Russia heading into 2014

Experts agree modernisation and liberalisation present Russia's only chance of enjoying continued economic growth. There is little indication such a programme should be expected in 2014 as Russia's elites value self-preservation above all else.

By Roderic Lyne

/ 25 Dec 2013

Reading Russia, Rewiring the West

Part one: Old hearts - or new heads? What guides Russia? "We are strong again - but we don't know what it's for", declared

By Roderic Lyne

/ 12 Oct 2008