Archive for Mig Greengard
Editor of theotherrussia.org.
Kasparov on TIME ‘Person of the Year’ for Putin
Exclusive statement from Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov on TIME Magazine awarding its “Person of the Year” award to Vladimir Putin. “This will be promoted within Russia and around the world as an endorsement by the West of Putin’s policies of dictatorship.”
Dec 19, 2007 | ContinuedStatistical Evidence of Russian Poll Fraud
Statistical analysis has added to the preponderance of evidence that the Dec. 2 elections were little more than a sham. Several studies have shown that the higher the turnout of a district, the greater the margin of victory for United Russia.
Dec 15, 2007 | ContinuedAmbush Set for Protest at Russian Central Election Committee (UPDATE)
Riot police and pro-Kremlin hooligans surround Central Election Committee in anticipation of planned “funeral for democracy” protest.
Dec 3, 2007 | ContinuedFraud, Interference in Russian Elections
Putin’s United Russia achieves parliamentary election goals with the help of widespread abuses before and on election day.
Dec 2, 2007 | ContinuedNY Times: Free Kasparov
The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times finally agree: Putin is no democrat and Kasparov must be freed.
Nov 28, 2007 | ContinuedWhy Is Kasparov In Jail?
World leaders speak out on arrest of Garry Kasparov and others at anti-Kremlin rallies last weekend.
Nov 27, 2007 | ContinuedNo Visitors or Phone Calls for Jailed Kasparov
Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov has been unable to receive visitors or make a calls. Statement from Kasparov’s wife.
Nov 25, 2007 | ContinuedKasparov Sentenced to 5 Days in Prison for Moscow March
Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov sentenced to five days in prison for pro-democracy march in Moscow.
Nov 24, 2007 | Continued