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Petersburg ‘Strategy 31’ Organizers Face Charges (updated)
Two Strategy 31 organizers in St. Petersburg have been released from police detention but now face extremism charges, while a third has been sentenced to 27 days of administrative arrest.
Nov 3, 2010 | Continued
Mikhail Khodorkovsky ‘Prepared to Die in Prison’
Jailed oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky gave his final speech at the conclusion of the second government court case against him, saying he was prepared to die in prison.
Nov 2, 2010 | Continued
Dual ‘Strategy 31’ Rallies Held in Moscow (video)
Strategy 31 protests were held throughout Russia on Sunday, with a rift between organizers in Moscow making for an unusual series of events.
Nov 1, 2010 | Continued
Kremlin at Odds with Council of Europe Report
The Council of Europe has issued a report calling for Russia to bring back the direct election for regional leaders and make it easier for political parties to gain registration.
Oct 28, 2010 | Continued
A Political Mess
With the emergence of a new Russian opposition coalition that intends participate in upcoming elections for president, United Civil Front leader Garry Kasparov discusses why the new organization could do more harm than good. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Oct 27, 2010 | Continued
Sochi Anti-Corruption Activist Nearly Beaten to Death
A human rights advocate near Sochi has been beaten nearly to death, after releasing an audio recording that lead to the arrest of a government official for taking bribes.
Oct 27, 2010 | Continued
Transparency Intl: Corruption in Russia Getting Worse
Russia has become more corrupt over the past year, according to a new report out by Transparency International.
Oct 26, 2010 | Continued
‘Strategy 31’ Organizers at a Crossroads Over City Proposal
Moscow authorities say they’re willing to allow 800 people to take part in an opposition rally on October 31, but rally organizers disagree on whether to accept the proposal.
Oct 25, 2010 | Continued
Terrorists Attacks in Russia Quadrupled in 2010
Russian officials are admitting that the government’s recent attempts to combat terrorism aren’t working, despite previous insistence that the situation in the North Caucasus is under their control.
Oct 25, 2010 | Continued
Upcoming ‘Strategy 31’ Rally Stripped of Sanction
The Moscow city authorities have reneged on their decision to allow an upcoming opposition rally, calling a request by organizers to allow more people to come to the event “a provocation.”
Oct 22, 2010 | Continued