Archive for April, 2009
Russian Independent Journalist Attacked in Rostov-on-Don
Vyacheslav Yaroshenko, the editor-in-chief of an independent newspaper in Rostov-on-Don, is in a coma after he was attacked Wednesday evening.
Apr 30, 2009 | Continued
Russian Blogger Gets Probation for Anti-Christian Speech
A Russian blogger from the Republic of Tatarstan was sentenced to 1.5 years probation for inciting hatred and enmity against the Russian Orthodox faith in his web journal.
Apr 28, 2009 | Continued
Sochi Election Results Called into Question
Exit polls conducted during the mayoral election in Sochi call into question the results released by city officials.
Apr 27, 2009 | Continued
Online News Agency May Be Closed Over Forum Comments
The Ura.ru information portal is in danger of being closed after investigators found extremism in comments left on its online forum.
Apr 24, 2009 | Continued
Russian Authorities Try to Close Kirov Newspaper Over One Word
Authorities in Kirov are pressing to close a local independent publication, the Vyatskaya Osobaya Gazeta, after the paper published an article mentioning the banned National Bolshevik Party.
Apr 24, 2009 | Continued
Yukos Lawyer Released on Parole – Expert Commentary
Svetlana Bakhmina, a former Yukos attorney whose case raised a substantial public outcry after she was repeatedly denied early release, has been granted parole. Theotherrussia.org translates commentary from Russia’s leading rights experts and civil society leaders on the event’s significance.
Apr 22, 2009 | Continued
Russian Unemployment Tops 7 Million
The number of unemployed has reached 7.1 million people in Russia, or 9.5 percent, according to Rosstat, the Russian statistical agency.
Apr 21, 2009 | Continued
Russian Film Director Recants After Anti-Government Comment
Russian film director Fyodor Bondarchuk got the Russian internet buzzing by asserting that Russia was descending into totalitarianism. Two days later, he was denying everything.
Apr 17, 2009 | Continued
Russia Ceases Counter-terrorism Operations in Chechnya
Russia has officially ceased counter-terrorism operations in Chechnya, although stability in the troubled North Caucasus region remains tenuous.
Apr 17, 2009 | Continued
Medvedev Gives First Interview to Opposition Paper
In a move that surprised some Russia-watchers, President Dmitri Medvedev gave his first newspaper interview to Novaya Gazeta, famous for its investigative journalism and open criticism of authorities.
Apr 15, 2009 | Continued
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