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Turning the Chessboard
Despite Medvedev’s return of the presidential gauntlet to Putin, some of the president’s supporters continue to look for a “liberating tsar” in the president. Opposition leader Garry Kasparov attempts to disavow them of this notion. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Oct 9, 2011 | Continued
Russian Oppositionists Unite to Boycott Duma Elections
A group of prominent Russian oppositionists have joined together to sign a declaration pledging to boycott upcoming elections to the State Duma, which the majority of Russians believe will not be free or fair.
Oct 5, 2011 | Continued
Moscow Square Cleared of Protesters Calling for Free Elections
Police in Moscow have arrested 26 activists protesting the exclusion of opposition parties from upcoming State Duma elections, injuring at least one in the process.
Oct 4, 2011 | Continued
Studio 360 Features Russian Anarchist Artists
In the wake of the news about Putin’s coming return to the presidency, Studio 360 has featured a story on the Russian anarchist art groups Voina and Monolog.
Oct 2, 2011 | Continued
Taiwanese Animation Rips Into Putin’s Presidential Plans
A Taiwanese media company has produced an animated video clip showcasing the sham democratic process in Russia with Putin’s decision to return to the presidency.
Sep 27, 2011 | Continued
Get Ready for Twelve More Years of President Putin
Putin announces his intent to run for Russian president in March 2012; current legislation would allow him to remain in that post until 2024.
Sep 24, 2011 | Continued
Threat of Protests May Have Played Role in Prokhorov Resignation
The Kremlin may have been motivated by threats of mass, Orange Revolution-style protests in orchestrating Mikahil Prokhorov’s resignation from the Right Cause party, as Prokhorov himself lashes out at the Kremlin in retaliation.
Sep 21, 2011 | Continued
Kasparov: Look to Medvedev in Yaroslavl Tragedy
Garry Kasparov looks at the recent fatal plane crash in Yaroslavl in a broader context of the failures of Russia to reform it’s antiquated aviation industry and, more importantly, the chaos at the airport on the day of the tragedy that may have caused the accident.
Sep 18, 2011 | Continued
Few Russians Can Name Successes by Medvedev
A new poll shows that most Russians cannot name a single success by Dmitri Medvedev in his time as president, but neither do they see any particular failures.
Sep 14, 2011 | Continued
Ignored by Authorities, Sochi Evictees Cry for Help
Residents of Sochi protest the government’s failure to compensate them properly after bulldozing their homes to make way for Olympic facility construction.
Sep 12, 2011 | Continued