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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
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
In 10 Years of Putin, Russia Lost a Decade – Analyst
Writing for the Moscow Times newspaper, political analyst Yevgeny Kiselyov examines Vladimir Putin’s legacy.
Aug 6, 2009 | Continued
Russia Plans to Create Armed Teenage Militias
The Nashi youth movement plans to recruit 100,000 disaffected youths into volunteer militias, arm them with handguns, and put them on Russia’s streets.
Aug 5, 2009 | Continued
The Makings of a Second Russian-Georgian War?
As the first anniversary of Russia’s war with Georgia approaches, the area is showing signs that violence may flare up once again. Journalist Yuri Simonyan discusses the deteriorating situation in South Ossetia for the Nezavisimaya Gazeta newspaper.
Aug 3, 2009 | Continued
Russian Opposition Leader: I Was Followed
Boris Nemtsov, a leader of the Solidarity democratic movement, found a tracking device attached to his car. Nemtsov is leading the Solidarity campaign to the Moscow City Duma in October.
Jul 28, 2009 | Continued