kremlinologist
/ˌkrɛmlɪˈnɑlədʒɪst/
noun
- An expert who studies the government, politics, and policies of Russia (especially the former Soviet Union).
- The kremlinologist predicted the new trade agreement would improve relations between the two countries.
- The newspaper hired a kremlinologist to help readers understand the latest political changes in Moscow.
- As a leading kremlinologist, she was often asked to comment on Russian elections.