Archive for September, 2010
Kasparov: Putin ‘Doomed to Stay’ President of Russia
In an interview with the British magazine Standpoint, Garry Kasparov discusses chess politics, his insights into Russia’s nefarious ruling elite, and the opposition’s ongoing efforts to make the country truly democratic.
Sep 30, 2010 | Continued
Reactions to the Dismissal of Mayor Luzhkov
Russian oppositionists and analysts react to President Dmitri Medvedev’s decision to fire Moscow’s long-time mayor, Yury Luzhkov. Exclusive translations by theotherrussia.org
Sep 29, 2010 | Continued
Apartment Bombings Remembered in ‘Day of Disbelief’
Eleven years after a chain of bombings killed nearly 300 people in several Russian cities, demonstrators continue to insist that the government’s explanation doesn’t add up.
Sep 27, 2010 | Continued
Ryazan Attempts to Unconstitutionally Limit Rallies
Government authorities in Ryazan are attempting to ban citizens from holding more than one rally per day; oppositionists say the city is trying to prevent anti-government protests altogether.
Sep 24, 2010 | Continued
Kremlin-Funded TV Claims Provocations ‘For YouTube Hits’
An article by the Independent delves into the motives behind the bias and censorship on Russia’s Kremlin-funded English-language news channel, RT.
Sep 23, 2010 | Continued
Another Coalition Formed by Russian Oppositionists
Another group of Russian opposition leaders, long forced to work outside of the political system, have announced another new political coalition.
Sep 22, 2010 | Continued
Threats Against Moscow Judges On the Rise
A Moscow City Court representative says that more than a dozen judges have requested federal protection over the past year – the highest number in decades.
Sep 21, 2010 | Continued
Duma Deputy: 200+ Pointlessly Died Awaiting Trial Last Year
A State Duma deputy says that more than 200 persons who posed no threat to society and who had life-threatening illnesses died in Russia’s pretrial detention facilities in 2009.
Sep 20, 2010 | Continued
St. Petersburg ‘Strategy 31′ Organizer Gets 14 Days Arrest
A St. Petersburg opposition leader has been fined and sentenced to 14 days of arrest for organizing a rally in defense of free assembly.
Sep 18, 2010 | Continued
Opposition Leaders Announce New Coalition
A group of Russia’s leading opposition politicians have announced the creation of a new political coalition meant to participate in upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections.
Sep 16, 2010 | Continued
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