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Institute Cites “Inertia and Decay” in Russian Government and Economy
A new report from the Institute for Contemporary Development criticizes Russia’s government and economy for its “inertia and decay,” but was met by a muted response from opposition groups.
Feb 4, 2010 | Continued
Kasparov: Russia’s European Choice
Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov sat down for a recent interview with the Yezhednevny Zhurnal newspaper to discuss why Russia needs to integrate with Europe and why the current political system has no hope for true reform. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Feb 3, 2010 | Continued
Rechnik Residents Claim Genocide Following 12 Deaths
Residents of a small Moscow village are appealing to the European Court of Human Rights with allegations of genocide, following the deaths of 12 elderly residents since city-ordered demolitions of their houses began in January.
Feb 2, 2010 | Continued
160 Detained at Freedom of Assembly Rally
Police detained approximately 160 people in a rally in defense of the constitutional right to freedom of assembly on Sunday evening in central Moscow.
Jan 31, 2010 | Continued
12 Thousand Car Owners Demand Putin’s Resignation
An estimated 12 thousand auto owners rallied in Kaliningrad on Saturday, demanding lower tariffs and the resignation of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Jan 30, 2010 | Continued
Hackers Block Access to Kremlin-Critical Newspaper
The editors of Novaya Gazeta are demanding that the police initiate a criminal suit against hackers who have blocked access to their website, which remained under attack for a fourth day on Friday.
Jan 29, 2010 | Continued
The Other Russia Goes to Court for Right to Protest
Leaders from the Other Russia announced on Thursday plans to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights after being denied sanction for a protest in defense of the constitution for the seventh time in a row.
Jan 28, 2010 | Continued
Veterans Outraged at Stalin Soft Drink
A beverage plant in Volgograd is releasing a series of soft drinks picturing Stalin and other World War II commanders, sparking outrage from veterans that their history and suffering are being disgraced.
Jan 28, 2010 | Continued
UN Report Blames Russia for Secret Detentions
A new United Nations report includes Russia on a list of countries that continue to illegally hold detainees in secret prisons. Detainees include not only terrorism suspects, but also opposition activists and others charged with extremism.
Jan 27, 2010 | Continued
Record Violations Cited in Recent Military Draft
A rights groups for Russian soldiers is saying that the country’s last draft was plagued by more violations than any other draft in the past 15 years.
Jan 26, 2010 | Continued