Archive for Danila
Russian Museum Director Charged Over Art Exhibit
Yury Samodurov, the director of the Andrei Sakharov Museum, has been indicted after investigators found that a 2007 art exhibit was aimed at “fueling hatred and enmity and humiliating people’s dignity based on their attitude toward religion.” Several other museum employees have also been summoned for questioning.
May 8, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Cancel Mass-Protest
Organizers of a Moscow opposition demonstration known as a March of Dissent have cancelled the protest at the last minute for fear of violence on the part of authorities. Meanwhile, police are arresting citizens arriving at the event’s planned location.
May 6, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Prepares for Moscow Protest
Organizers of the March of Dissent in Moscow have worked out an agreement with local law enforcement, and are now waiting for a response from the Mayor’s office regarding the May 6th opposition demonstration.
May 6, 2008 | Continued
Putin Signs Law Limiting Foreign Investment
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that limits foreign investment in 42 sectors of the economy deemed “strategic.”
May 5, 2008 | Continued
A Dark Day for Press Freedom in Russia
Journalist Victoria Rabotnova comments on World Press Freedom Day, noting that Russians have little to celebrate. The article first appeared on May 4th, 2007 on Kasparov.ru.
May 4, 2008 | Continued
Tabloid Owner Explains Why Newspaper Was Shut
Aleksandr Lebedev, the billionaire owner of the closed “Moskovsky Korrespondent” newspaper, comments on the reasons for the paper’s suspension. The paper was closed after publishing a rumor that President Vladimir Putin was marrying gymnast Alina Kabaeva.
May 3, 2008 | Continued
Kidnappers Try to Nab Son of Russian Opposition Leader
Unknown youths have attempted to kidnap the son of Eduard Limonov, a leader of the banned National Bolshevik Party and The Other Russia coalition.
May 2, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Joins May Day Festivities
An opposition demonstration in St. Petersburg has ended with a celebratory rally and rock-concert.
May 1, 2008 | Continued
Report Finds Less Press Freedom in Russia
An annual report released by the US-based Freedom House finds that media freedoms in Russia continued to decline in 2007.
May 1, 2008 | Continued
Instigators Try to Sabotage Opposition March in Russia
In an apparent attempt to undermine both the Russian opposition and the gay rights movement, unknown provocateurs are reportedly paying students to pose as gay activists during an opposition demonstration.
May 1, 2008 | Continued