Archive for September, 2011
Taiwanese Animation Rips Into Putin’s Presidential Plans
A Taiwanese media company has produced an animated video clip showcasing the sham democratic process in Russia with Putin’s decision to return to the presidency.
Sep 27, 2011 | Continued
Get Ready for Twelve More Years of President Putin
Putin announces his intent to run for Russian president in March 2012; current legislation would allow him to remain in that post until 2024.
Sep 24, 2011 | Continued
Threat of Protests May Have Played Role in Prokhorov Resignation
The Kremlin may have been motivated by threats of mass, Orange Revolution-style protests in orchestrating Mikahil Prokhorov’s resignation from the Right Cause party, as Prokhorov himself lashes out at the Kremlin in retaliation.
Sep 21, 2011 | Continued
Kasparov: Look to Medvedev in Yaroslavl Tragedy
Garry Kasparov looks at the recent fatal plane crash in Yaroslavl in a broader context of the failures of Russia to reform it’s antiquated aviation industry and, more importantly, the chaos at the airport on the day of the tragedy that may have caused the accident.
Sep 18, 2011 | Continued
Few Russians Can Name Successes by Medvedev
A new poll shows that most Russians cannot name a single success by Dmitri Medvedev in his time as president, but neither do they see any particular failures.
Sep 14, 2011 | Continued
Ignored by Authorities, Sochi Evictees Cry for Help
Residents of Sochi protest the government’s failure to compensate them properly after bulldozing their homes to make way for Olympic facility construction.
Sep 12, 2011 | Continued
Khodorkovsky: British PM Should Discuss Corruption on Russia Visit
Mikhail Khodorkovsky gives his two cents on British-Russian relations on the eve of British PM David Cameron’s first visit to Russia.
Sep 10, 2011 | Continued
The ‘Unreliable Citizens’ of St. Petersburg
The story of how one retired St. Petersburg woman was banned from working for the Russian census after being declared “unreliable” – only because her son is an opposition activist. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Sep 7, 2011 | Continued
Police Get Tear Gas & Tasers to Fight Oppositionists
Russian police are being granted the right to use tasers, water cannons, dogs, billy clubs, and more on oppositionists suspected of blocking traffic, speeders, and people who sell beer in undesignated areas.
Sep 5, 2011 | Continued
Suspect in Politkovskaya Case Admits Guilt
A former police officer recently arrested for involvement in Anna Politkovskaya’s murder has admitted his guilt and is providing investigators with detailed evidence that may aid in solving her murder.
Sep 3, 2011 | Continued
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