Archive for Danila
Two Journalists Assaulted in Dagestan
Two journalists are recovering from their injuries after they were attacked and beaten in Makhachkala, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan.
Mar 2, 2008 | Continued
An Open Letter to the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia
An open letter to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) from a series of prominent journalists, questioning the actions taken against Natalya Morar. Morar, a fiery investigative journalist, has been barred without explanation from entering Russia.
Mar 1, 2008 | Continued
Moscow Workers Pressured to Vote
In an apparent effort to increase turnout, employees of Moscow companies are being forced to vote in Russia’s presidential election.
Feb 29, 2008 | Continued
Marches of Dissent Scheduled for March 3rd (Details)
The Other Russia Coalition will lead opposition demonstrations across Russia on March 3rd, the day after Russia’s presidential election. Up-to-date locations and details.
Feb 29, 2008 | Continued
Activist Freed from Mental Hospital
Roman Nikolaychik has been released from the insane asylum, where he has been held since the start of February.
Feb 28, 2008 | Continued
Voters Lured With Pies and Cheerleaders in St. Petersburg
The administration of the Petrovsky Municipal District in St. Petersburg has hatched a plan to bring voters to Sunday’s presidential election.
Feb 27, 2008 | Continued
Russia Has Enough Electoral Monitors – Churov
Russia’s Central Electoral Commission has reiterated that electoral monitors will be on hand to observe many regions, even as nearly every international delegation has withdrawn its teams.
Feb 27, 2008 | Continued
Human Rights Leader Charged In Libel Case
Lev Ponomarev, a distinguished human rights leader, has been charged in a criminal case after he publicly revealed documentation of abhorrent conditions in Russia’s prison system. Ponomarev called the charges “artificial.”
Feb 26, 2008 | Continued
Activist Detained by Militsiya Suffers Concussion
An activist of the United Civil Front party was detained by militsiya officers in St. Petersburg. After his release, he was diagnosed with a concussion of the brain.
Feb 25, 2008 | Continued
Frontline Will Air “RUSSIA: PUTIN’S PLAN”
Frontline/World and PBS will air a deep look into Russia’s current state of affairs, free speech, and Putin’s post election plans. Look for the program on Tuesday, February 26th.
Feb 24, 2008 | Continued