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Feature Article #1

A Year of Real Possibilities

A New Year’s greeting and hopes for the future from Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov.

January 1st, 2012 | Continued

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Feature Article #2

Why Putin is Immune to the American Reset (updated w/Q&A)

Speaking at a conference held by the Heritage Foundation on the problems of the US-Russia “Reset,” opposition leader Garry Kasparov argues that the United States is due for a reality check and needs to keep in mind that it is dealing with a dictator.

October 25th, 2011 | Continued

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Feature Article #3

Turning the Chessboard

Despite Medvedev’s return of the presidential gauntlet to Putin, some of the president’s supporters continue to look for a “liberating tsar” in the president. Opposition leader Garry Kasparov attempts to disavow them of this notion. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.

October 9th, 2011 | Continued

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Feature Article #4

The ‘Unreliable Citizens’ of St. Petersburg

The story of how one retired St. Petersburg woman was banned from working for the Russian census after being declared “unreliable” – only because her son is an opposition activist. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.

September 7th, 2011 | Continued

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Feature Article #5

Kasparov to Congress: Take a Courageous Stand

Full transcript of Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov’s testimony to US congressional leaders on the grave state of Russia’s political, judicial, and economic systems. Includes video of the question and answer session.

June 19th, 2011 | Continued

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Yabloko to Sue Central Electoral Commission

The Yabloko party says they’re filing suit against Russia’s Central Electoral Commission after member Grigory Yavlinsky’s application to run for president was turned down.

Jan 27, 2012 | Continued
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Moscow Clashes with Oppositionists Over March Route

As the days dwindle before an upcoming mass protest march against electoral fraud in Russia, the Moscow mayor’s office is still at loggerheads with oppositionists over the proposed route.

Jan 24, 2012 | Continued
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Rock Group Arrested For Singing on Red Square

Members of the Russian rock group Pussy Riot have been arrested after performing an anti-Putin song on Red Square.

Jan 20, 2012 | Continued
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Tortured Judge Speaks Out About Corruption

A federal judge in Sochi who endured eight months of torture after trying to prosecute his colleages for shady business dealings speaks out about corruption in the Russian judicial system.

Jan 9, 2012 | Continued
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Moscow Court Throws Out Udaltsov’s Complaint

A Moscow court has thrown out Sergei Udaltsov’s complaint that his jail sentence for disobeying police in December was illegal.

Jan 7, 2012 | Continued
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Putin’s Deceit

Former Yeltsin aide Georgy Satarov responds to Putin’s criticism that Russia’s popular anti-electoral fraud protests have no clear leader or message.

Dec 30, 2011 | Continued
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Rally Brings Attention to Russian Political Prisoners

Approximately 1000 Russians turned out for a rally in support of jailed oppositionist Sergei Udaltsov, with speakers trying to bring attention to the plight of political prisoners in the country.

Dec 29, 2011 | Continued
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Kasparov: Hold On, Sergei!

Garry Kasparov addresses jailed leftist opposition leader Sergei Udaltsov, who has been jailed under trumped-up charges and on a dry hunger strike since December 4.

Dec 28, 2011 | Continued
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Yashin and Navalny Released From Jail

Two leading Russian oppositionists have been released from jail after being arrested at a Moscow protest against electoral fraud.

Dec 21, 2011 | Continued