Archive for January, 2009
Day of Protest Marked Around Russia
Thousands took part in anti-government protests across Russia Saturday. In Moscow, preliminary reports said around 50 people were arrested.
Jan 31, 2009 | Continued
Arrests and Intimidation Before Russian Opposition Protests
Ahead of a series of protests put on by the democratic opposition in Russia, authorities have ramped up efforts to intimidate activists around the country. Round-up by theotherrussia.org.
Jan 30, 2009 | Continued
Putin Keeping Good Company
It may come a few years too late, but the mainstream western media is finally acknowledging what their elected leaders still prefer to ignore: Vladimir Putin is no more a democratically elected leader than Robert Mugabe or Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Jan 30, 2009 | Continued
Russia Will Revise Controversial Treason Bill
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev has ordered his staff to revise a controversial bill which would loosen the definition of treason. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s cabinet had originally backed the bill.
Jan 29, 2009 | Continued
Russian Police Press University to Expel Students Who Protested
Moscow police are pressing one Russian university to take action against students who protested against the government.
Jan 28, 2009 | Continued
Russia to Print Maps Showing Georgian Regions as Independent
In the near future, Russia will print maps showing the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and Georgia as distinct from Georgia.
Jan 28, 2009 | Continued
Independent Candidate Blocked From Moscow Suburb Election
Yevgenia Chirikova, an independent mayoral candidate in the Moscow suburb of Khimki, has been pulled from the ballot for what supporters call ridiculous reasons.
Jan 27, 2009 | Continued
Why Was Stanislav Markelov Killed?
Journalist Olga Malysh explores the theories surrounding the murders of human rights attorney Stanislav Markelov and journalist Anastasia Baburova, posing the question: “How many more deaths like this are still to come?” Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org
Jan 23, 2009 | Continued
Pro-Kremlin Party Will Hold Presidential Pep Rallies (updated)
United Russia, the Russian political party led by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, will stage street rallies to support the Russian authorities. The first such rally will take place on January 24th in Moscow.
Jan 22, 2009 | Continued
Moscow Airports Institute New Profiling Rules
Law enforcement officials have instituted mandatory searches for travelers from the North Caucasus in all Moscow airports.
Jan 21, 2009 | Continued
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