Archive for Danila
Kasparov Sues Nashi Youth Movement
On Friday, Garry Kasparov filed a civil suit against the Nashi pro-Kremlin youth group. Some of the group’s literature had described him as “a citizen of the United States,” and said that the goals of the Russian opposition were “to ransack Russia’s national wealth for the interests of the USA.”
Feb 16, 2008 | Continued
Russian Parliament Moves to Regulate Internet Sites
Lawmakers in the State Duma proposed new rules that would put strict regulations on websites with over 1000 daily visitors. Critics called the move an affront to free speech.
Feb 14, 2008 | Continued
Russian Region Discovers “Emo” Subculture
The Department of Education of the Nizhny-Novgorod oblast has started a campaign to combat the “emo” subculture, which they claim leads to teen suicide.
Feb 13, 2008 | Continued
Russian University Closed Over Electoral Monitoring Course
A top Russian University has been shut by Russian authorities for claims that its buildings pose a “fire risk”. University staff believe the real reason for its closure is an electoral monitoring program offered at the school.
Feb 12, 2008 | Continued
Putin Missed A Chance to Stay President – Uzbek Leader
Islam Karimov, the president of Uzbekistan, gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a bit of advice for how to stay in office. Unfortunately for Putin, it may be too late to exploit the legal loophole he suggested.
Feb 11, 2008 | Continued
International Journalist Group Asks Microsoft to Help Independent Media in Russia
Amid a rising tide of government lawsuits targeting media groups in Russia, the International Federation of Journalists called on Microsoft Corporation to donate software to Russia’s poorest independent media outlets. News media critical of the government are being targeted for using unlicensed software.
Feb 10, 2008 | Continued
Kremlin Tightening Grip on Business
As president Vladimir Putin prepares to step down in March, his administration leaves a legacy of re-nationalizing private companies, and appointing close associates to run the newly formed state corporations.
Feb 9, 2008 | Continued
Russian Authorities Pledge to Transfer Aleksanyan (updated)
Officials at Russia’s Federal Prison Service have promised to move Vasily Aleksanyan to a specialized clinic, although to time-table has been set. The move comes after mounting domestic and international criticism of the inadequate medical treatment provided to the jailed YUKOS executive, who suffers from several deadly illnesses.
Feb 8, 2008 | Continued
Watchdog Group Refuses to Monitor Russian Election
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) will not send electoral monitors to Russia’s March 2nd presidential election. The group cited “severe restrictions” from Moscow as its reason.
Feb 7, 2008 | Continued
Stop the Savage Justice Against Vasily Aleksanyan!
An open letter from prominent Russian human rights activists and opposition leaders in support of Vasily Aleksanyan. Aleksanyan, a former YUKOS executive has been denied medical treatment in prison, and is gravely ill.
Feb 6, 2008 | Continued