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Regional President Injured in Assassination Attempt in Russia – Commentary
Journalist Yulia Latynina comments on the assassination attempt against Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, the president of the Republic of Ingushetia. Yevkurov is in serious condition after a suicide bomber attacked his motorcade.
Jun 23, 2009 | Continued
Iranian Opposition Implicates Russia in Contested Election
In an apparent effort to discredit Iranian authorities, the country’s opposition is making claims that President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad received backing from the Russian government.
Jun 19, 2009 | Continued
To Avoid Revolution, Russia Must Democratize—Economist
As the economic crisis continues to impact Russia, economist Yegor Gayday argues that Russia must democratize to avoid serious social clashes.
Jun 18, 2009 | Continued
Golts on Russia’s ‘Milk War’ With Belarus
Defense expert Aleksandr Golts examines the “milk war” taking place between Russia and Belarus, delving into the roots of the conflict and questioning Russia’s foreign policy motives. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Jun 17, 2009 | Continued
Russian Artist Arrested for Putting Putin in a Dress
An artist in Voronezh was arrested and interrogated after he attempted to hang a photo-collage of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wearing a dress outside the local town hall as a political statement.
Jun 15, 2009 | Continued
How Many Putins Does It Take To Save Russia?
After a series of economic protests in the small industrial town of Pikalevo, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin rushed in to try to resolve the situation on June 4th. Journalist Mikhail Rostovsky comments on the significance of the visit in the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper.
Jun 6, 2009 | Continued
Chronicling Repression: How Russian Police Blacklist the Opposition
Journalist Irina Borogan delves into the intricacies of Russia’s battle with “extremism,” investigating how and why law-abiding and politically active citizens are tracked and targeted by police. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Jun 3, 2009 | Continued
Russian Opposition Leader’s Car Bombed
A car belonging to Russian opposition leader Eduard Limonov exploded in flames Saturday when a driver turned the key in the ignition. Ten minutes later, Limonov received a telephone threat.
Jun 1, 2009 | Continued
Rights Organization Raided in Moscow
An unlawful search has been conducted at the offices of the Justice human rights group in Moscow.
May 28, 2009 | Continued
Who is Mister Medvedev?
Writing for the Grani.ru online newspaper, commentator Irina Pavlova recaps Russian President Dmitri Medvedev’s first year in office, looking at what he has done rather than what he has said. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
May 28, 2009 | Continued