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Kasparov: Russia’s European Choice

Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov sat down for a recent interview with the Yezhednevny Zhurnal newspaper to discuss why Russia needs to integrate with Europe and why the current political system has no hope for true reform. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.

February 3rd, 2010 | Continued

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The Other Russia: Year in Review

TheOtherRussia.org presents a year-end review of significant events in 2009 from Russia’s political opposition, including issues of censorship, police brutality, state-sponsored violence, the economy, and the work of the political opposition.

January 6th, 2010 | Continued

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Feature Article #3

Kasparov: My Vision of the New Russia

In a recent interview with Yezhednevny Zhurnal, Kasparov discusses the goals of Russia’s united political opposition, the importance of Russia’s integration into Europe, and the futility of Medvedev’s plans for modernization. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org

December 10th, 2009 | Continued

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The Landmark Murder of Maksharip Aushev

Journalist Yulia Latynina of Yezhednevny Zhurnal provides a thorough chronicle of the violent events leading up to Sunday’s murder of Ingush opposition leader Maksharip Aushev. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.

October 30th, 2009 | Continued

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Beeline Blocks Access to Opposition Websites

Prominent rights advocate Evgeny Arkhipov says that the meaning of extremism in Russia has expanded to include dissent, citing Friday’s news that a telecommunications firm is blocking access to opposition websites.

Feb 8, 2010 | Continued
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Putin to United Russia: No False Promises

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has issued a warning to United Russia party leaders that they cannot make false promises to voters and must learn how to better communicate with the public.

Feb 6, 2010 | Continued
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Medvedev Confirms Revamped Military Doctrine

Russian President Dmitri Medvedev has officially confirmed the country’s new military doctrine, which will now allow Russia to conduct a pre-emptive nuclear strike.

Feb 5, 2010 | Continued
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Institute Cites “Inertia and Decay” in Russian Government and Economy

A new report from the Institute for Contemporary Development criticizes Russia’s government and economy for its “inertia and decay,” but was met by a muted response from opposition groups.

Feb 4, 2010 | Continued
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Rechnik Residents Claim Genocide Following 12 Deaths

Residents of a small Moscow village are appealing to the European Court of Human Rights with allegations of genocide, following the deaths of 12 elderly residents since city-ordered demolitions of their houses began in January.

Feb 2, 2010 | Continued
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160 Detained at Freedom of Assembly Rally

Police detained approximately 160 people in a rally in defense of the constitutional right to freedom of assembly on Sunday evening in central Moscow.

Jan 31, 2010 | Continued
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12 Thousand Car Owners Demand Putin’s Resignation

An estimated 12 thousand auto owners rallied in Kaliningrad on Saturday, demanding lower tariffs and the resignation of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.

Jan 30, 2010 | Continued
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Hackers Block Access to Kremlin-Critical Newspaper

The editors of Novaya Gazeta are demanding that the police initiate a criminal suit against hackers who have blocked access to their website, which remained under attack for a fourth day on Friday.

Jan 29, 2010 | Continued
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The Other Russia Goes to Court for Right to Protest

Leaders from the Other Russia announced on Thursday plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights after being denied sanction for a protest in defense of the constitution for the seventh time in a row.

Jan 28, 2010 | Continued