Next Year in Moscow, published by The Economist and hosted by Arkady Ostrovsky, is a serial of 12 episodes following Russians who left after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The show is a news and current affairs series with full episodes around 35 to 50 minutes and trailers of two to five minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 80,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. One distinctive detail is the bundled Economist Podcasts+ subscription offer.
Serious long-form audience following the Russia-Ukraine war from exile
- Ten to twelve-episode serial with a 4.9 Apple rating from 498 ratings
- Listeners are an educated news audience following geopolitics closely
- Publisher-grade production from The Economist with a high Podcast Index popularity score
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- narrative, interview, serial documentary
- Tone
- serious, reflective
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 30 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- The Economist
- Categories promoted
- news subscriptions
- Affiliate links
- No
The description promotes Economist Podcasts+ and a subscriber bundle, which are the publisher's own products, and no third-party sponsor is named in the feed.
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The episode 'Next Year in Moscow 2: A beautiful life' and the description address the 2022 war in Ukraine, which carries political and violence themes; the feed is not explicit.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | shows.acast.com/next-year-in-moscow |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1670758917 |
| RSS feed | feeds.acast.com/public/shows/63beed437ae74e00100… |
Benchmark score: 62 / 100
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Arkady Ostrovsky travels across Europe and the Middle East speaking to free-thinking Russians who left when the shelling of Ukraine began in 2022 in this eight-part series. For them the war meant the future of Russia itself was now in doubt. Now they have to rebuild their lives and their hopes for Russia from exile. Can they get their country back?Their stories help solve the mystery of why this…
About Next Year in Moscow
Next Year in Moscow is a news serial from The Economist, hosted by Arkady Ostrovsky. According to the show's website and feed, the eight-part series follows free-thinking Russians who left the country after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine and examines how they rebuild their lives and hopes for Russia from exile. The feed lists 12 episodes between February 2023 and September 2026, with full episodes around 35 to 50 minutes and shorter trailers.
Apple Podcasts shows 498 ratings with a 4.9 average, and the release frequency is listed as Complete Series. The audience is estimated, not measured, at 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, skewing toward adults aged 35 and over who follow international news. Sponsors seen in the feed are limited to The Economist's own subscription offer; no third-party sponsor is named.
At an estimated rate of $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll, a sponsorship buys access to a serious news audience. The show suits finance, B2B and education brands seeking thought leadership rather than direct response.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Next Year in Moscow can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Next Year in Moscow
How much does Next Year in Moscow charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Rates are estimated at $360 to $2,000 per host-read mid-roll ad, based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode at $18 to $25 per 1,000. The actual price is set by the show, so contact the publisher for a quote.
What is Next Year in Moscow about?
The serial follows Russians who left after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, examining their exile, their hopes for Russia and why the war began. It is hosted by Arkady Ostrovsky and published by The Economist.
How do I contact Next Year in Moscow about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked directly.
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