Archive for Danila
Attacks on Russian Rights Leaders Continue
Violent attacks against Russia’s leading human rights activists continued this week, as one leader was found dead and another was shot in the face and seriously injured.
Jul 27, 2009 | Continued
Former Russian PM Reveals Putin’s Campaign Against Tycoon
Former Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov revealed a closed-door discussion he had with former Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the decision to target oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
Jul 21, 2009 | Continued
Latynina on Russian Rights Activist’s Tragic Murder
Commentator Yulia Latynina speaks at length about the murder of rights activist Natalya Estemirova in Chechnya, and is incredulous that an official investigation will find her killers.
Jul 20, 2009 | Continued
Russia Lagging Behind in Infrastructure, Modernization – Inozemtsev
Economic expert Vladimir Inozemtsev argues that Russia cannot modernize without a renewed infrastructure, which is being limited by corruption and an inept government. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Jul 17, 2009 | Continued
Russian Police Prepare to Keep Tabs on the Public
In an effort to stave off public protest associated with the worsening economic situation in Russia, the country’s Ministry of Internal Affairs will create special regional task forces to keep track of public attitudes.
Jul 15, 2009 | Continued
Moscow Residents Must Stand Up For Themselves – Analyst
Oleg Kozyrev comments on the importance of the upcoming Moscow City Duma elections, set to take place in October. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Jul 14, 2009 | Continued
Medvedev Visits Contested South Ossetia Region
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev arrived in South Ossetia Friday for a working visit, and reiterated Russian commitment to creating an independent South Ossetian state.
Jul 13, 2009 | Continued
Russian Media Spin Roundup: July 9th
Coverage of the Russian media: TV channel cuts Putin character from South Park Broadcast. Russia Today waxes on the “mystery” of the Russian opposition. Russian deputy reinterprets Obama’s words on Georgia. Imagined agreement over oil prices at the G8 summit.
Jul 9, 2009 | Continued
Defense Minister: Criminality Among Russian Officers Growing
Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov revealed Wednesday that the number of crimes committed by Russia officers had grown by a third over the past year.
Jul 8, 2009 | Continued
Garry Kasparov’s Statement to President Barack Obama
Theotherrussia.org provides a full transcript of United Civil Front Chairman Garry Kasparov’s statement to US President Barack Obama, plus a post-meeting interview.
Jul 8, 2009 | Continued