Archive for February, 2009
Russians Don’t Believe Medvedev Has Power
According to surveys by the Levada Center pollster, only 12 percent of Russians think President Dmitri Medvedev actually wields power in the country.
Feb 27, 2009 | Continued
Kasparov – Farewell to Illusions
Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov discusses the myths of the state created by Vladimir Putin, as well as myths about the opposition. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org
Feb 26, 2009 | Continued
Chechnya Still Lacks Political Closure -Rights Group
February 23rd marked World Chechnya Day, which solemnly commemorates Joseph Stalin’s mass deportation of Chechens to Siberia in 1944. In an open letter, the Chechnya Peace Forum joined with public figures to call for free and fair elections as a way to bring closure to the troubled republic.
Feb 24, 2009 | Continued
Russian Opposition Rally Draws Unexpected Crowds in Moscow
More than twice the number of expected participants came out to an opposition rally sponsored by the Russian Solidarity movement Saturday.
Feb 22, 2009 | Continued
Russian Government Mishandling the Crisis- Report
A new report released by two leading Russian experts argues that Vladimir Putin’s Government will be unable to pull Russia out of the economic crisis, and calls on authorities to resign.
Feb 20, 2009 | Continued
Chechnya Strictly Limits Alcohol Sales
Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov has limited sales of hard alcohol in the North Caucasus republic to just two hours a day.
Feb 19, 2009 | Continued
Russian Opposition to Hold Day of Dissent on March 12th
The Russian opposition will hold a Day of Dissent in Moscow and other cities on March 12th 2009.
Feb 18, 2009 | Continued
Moscow Mayor Lashes Out at Kremlin Policies
In a sign that Russia’s economic crisis is leading regional leaders to question the Kremlin, Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov spoke out against federal economic policies.
Feb 18, 2009 | Continued
Putin’s Failing Social Contract
The worldwide economic crisis is having a tremendous effect on the Russian economy and the Russian state. As the downturn develops, the weakness of the state built by Vladimir Putin has begun to emerge.
Feb 17, 2009 | Continued
Russian Teacher Fired For Protesting
School officials in Nizhny Novgorod have pressured a local history teacher to either resign or be fired after the teacher was arrested at a recent demonstration.
Feb 12, 2009 | Continued
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