Alena Ledeneva, lecturer in Russian politics and society, University College, London, will deliver the lecture, "How Russia Really Works: Informal Practices in Politics and Business," at noon April 2 in Room 1636, International Institute, 1080 S. University. Ledeneva's lecture is sponsored by the Center for Russian and East European Studies. The event is free and open to the public. (Photo courtesy Alena Ledeneva)