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Khodorkovsky: British PM Should Discuss Corruption on Russia Visit
Mikhail Khodorkovsky gives his two cents on British-Russian relations on the eve of British PM David Cameron’s first visit to Russia.
Sep 10, 2011 | Continued
The ‘Unreliable Citizens’ of St. Petersburg
The story of how one retired St. Petersburg woman was banned from working for the Russian census after being declared “unreliable” – only because her son is an opposition activist. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Sep 7, 2011 | Continued
Police Get Tear Gas & Tasers to Fight Oppositionists
Russian police are being granted the right to use tasers, water cannons, dogs, billy clubs, and more on oppositionists suspected of blocking traffic, speeders, and people who sell beer in undesignated areas.
Sep 5, 2011 | Continued
Suspect in Politkovskaya Case Admits Guilt
A former police officer recently arrested for involvement in Anna Politkovskaya’s murder has admitted his guilt and is providing investigators with detailed evidence that may aid in solving her murder.
Sep 3, 2011 | Continued
Police Hurl Protesters Out of ‘Strategy 31’ Sit-ins
Dozens of people were arrested at Strategy 31 protests across Russia on Wednesday, with at least one severely beaten and two regional leaders facing possible severe political persecution.
Aug 31, 2011 | Continued
Russian Police Corruption Officially ‘In the Past’
Russian Internal Minister Rashid Nurgaliyev says the country’s police forces have been “reassessed” and that there is no longer any corruption in the agency, despite instances of corruption that occurred during the reassessment itself.
Aug 25, 2011 | Continued
New Arrest, Significant Progress in Politkovskaya Case
After years of meager developments, Russia’s Investigative Committee has announced a new arrest and significant information that could finally bring the murder case of Anna Politkovskaya to a close.
Aug 24, 2011 | Continued
If You Can’t Vote For Everyone, Vote Against Them All
Russian oppositionists and public figures are calling for citizens to cross out their ballots during upcoming parliamentary elections to protest barriers that effectively ban oppositionists from running for office.
Aug 22, 2011 | Continued
Karelia Tries to Ban ‘Extremist’ Halloween
Officials in the Russian Republic of Karelia attempt to ban Halloween because of its promotion of “satanism and extremism.”
Aug 18, 2011 | Continued
Nemtsov Arrested Twice in St. Petersburg
Boris Nemtsov has been arrested twice this week for calling on St. Petersburg residents to vote against the local governor in a race that would allow her to become Speaker of the Federation Council.
Aug 16, 2011 | Continued