Archive for August, 2009
Growing Number of Russians Living in Poverty
The number of Russians living below the subsistence minimum rose for the first time since 2002, and unofficial estimates predict that over 40% of Russians are now struggling to make ends meet.
Aug 31, 2009 | Continued
Russia Still Far From Economic Recovery
As the global economy shows positive signs of recovery, Russia continues to lag behind.
Aug 29, 2009 | Continued
Photo-Journalist Sues Russian TV Channel Over Deceptive Documentary
One Russian photographer is filing suit against Russian TV Channel One, which deceptively used one of his photos in a documentary criticizing the Western media.
Aug 26, 2009 | Continued
Russia in the News: August 25, 2009
Theotherrussia.org provides a glimpse into the topical news stories emerging from Russia.
Aug 25, 2009 | Continued
When the News Isn’t Reported
Journalist Vitaly Portnikov comments on the disaster at the Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station, relating the media clampdown surrounding the accident. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org
Aug 25, 2009 | Continued
Russia in the News: August 19, 2009
A roundup of topical news stories from Russia.
Aug 19, 2009 | Continued
Putin Suggests State Should Set Housing Prices
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced Friday that the State should play a greater role in setting prices for housing.
Aug 14, 2009 | Continued
Other Russia Response to US House Committee Hearing
Other Russia press release response to the July 28 US House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing on US-Russia relations and the testimony of Obama administration officials.
Aug 14, 2009 | Continued
Russian Rights Leaders Urge Authorities to Defend Activists
The Moscow Helsinki Group has released a statement on the tragic murders of Zarema Sadulaeva and her husband Umar Dzhabrailov, pledging to fight for justice. Translation by theotherrussia.org.
Aug 12, 2009 | Continued
In Economic Indicators, Russia Lags Behind Its Neighbors
Russia is behind the rest of the former USSR in terms of economic decline, inflation, and income decline, argues analyst Mikhail Sergeyev.
Aug 7, 2009 | Continued
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