Archive for Danila
Clashing Cultures in the British Council Row
Aleksandr Golts takes a deep look at the current scandal surrounding the closings of several branches of the British Council in Russia. Translated from Yezhednevny Zhurnal.
Jan 18, 2008 | Continued
Bombs Fall on Moscow Suburb (updated)
Two bombs have fallen from an unidentified aircraft in the Moscow region. No injuries have been reported.
Jan 17, 2008 | Continued
More Russians Seek Political Asylum Abroad
Human rights activists are documenting a rapid jump in the number of Russian nationals fleeing the country and requesting political asylum. Many of the refugees are from the Chechen Republic.
Jan 17, 2008 | Continued
Russia Drops in Economic Freedom Rankings
The U.S.-based Heritage Foundation and the Wall Street Journal have released their annual Index of Economic Freedom. Russia has dropped fourteen spots in the past year to 134th place out of a total 155 countries.
Jan 16, 2008 | Continued
Newsstands to Stop Carrying Novaya Gazeta in St. Petersburg
Regional newspaper distributors have decided to drop circulation of “Novaya Gazeta in St. Petersburg,” a local edition of Russia’s most prominent independent newspaper.
Jan 15, 2008 | Continued
Russian NGO Records Deteriorating Situation for Journalists in Russia
The Glasnost Defense Foundation, a Russian NGO, has released a report on the dangers faced by journalists in present-day Russia.
Jan 15, 2008 | Continued
Demonstrations Continue Amid Energy Crisis In Dagestan. Investigation Launched
Thousands have taken to the streets after repeated mass power outages in the Russian Republic of Dagestan. Prosecutors have launched a formal investigation into the blackouts.
Jan 14, 2008 | Continued
Top Officer Murdered in Fire-Fight
A leading police chief has been gunned down in the south Caucasus region of Kabardino-Balkaria. A statement from militants indicates the original target was the head of the FSB, who was visiting the area.
Jan 13, 2008 | Continued
Beslan Rights Group Charged With Extremism
Golos Beslana (Voice of Beslan), a rights organization for victims of a tragic school hostage takeover in 2004, is under legal attack on charges of extremism.
Jan 13, 2008 | Continued
Another Candidate –Nemtsov– Quits Presidential Race
Boris Nemtsov, a prominent opposition leader and presidential candidate, has stepped out of the presidential race. An editorial from Gazeta.ru explores the move, and the importance of a functioning opposition.
Jan 4, 2008 | Continued