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Justice Ministry to Control Which NPOs are “Russian”
The Ministry of Justice has introduced an amendment that would control which non-profit organizations would be allowed to use “Russia” in their titles.
Dec 18, 2009 | Continued
Aushev’s Widow Hospitalized After Assassination Attempt
The widow of slain Ingush oppositionist Maksharip Aushev has been hospitalized after an assassination attempt that killed her mother and brother, and hospitalized a second brother.
Dec 17, 2009 | Continued
Russian Legislator Attempts to Ban Swearing
A Russian legislator has proposed a measure that would ban the use of profanity throughout the country.
Dec 17, 2009 | Continued
‘Russia for the Russians’ Polarizes Population
According to a new poll, the idea of a “Russia for the Russians” is increasingly polarizing Russian society in a time of increased concern over immigration and rising nationalism.
Dec 16, 2009 | Continued
Izvestia Gets Court Warning Against “Extremism”
The newspaper Izvestia has been issued a warning from the Moscow city prosecutor for publishing “extremist” material in an article by United Russia member Sergei Markov.
Dec 15, 2009 | Continued
Russia to Pay Nauru $50M to Recognize South Ossetia
Russia is reportedly planning to pay the diminutive island nation of Nauru tens of millions of dollars in aid for it to recognize South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states.
Dec 14, 2009 | Continued
Solidarity Marks its First Anniversary
The opposition political movement Solidarity marked its first anniversary on Sunday during a session to discuss its successes over the past year and plans for the future.
Dec 14, 2009 | Continued
Constitution Day Marked with Mock Funerals, Arrests
Activists marked the sixteenth anniversary of Russia’s constitution throughout Moscow on Saturday, holding mock funerals and demanding the government to obey the nation’s governing document.
Dec 13, 2009 | Continued
Murder of Ingush Oppositionist Ruled “Accidental”
An Ingush court has ruled that the murder of oppositionist Magomed Yevloyev was caused by a police officer’s “carelessness.” Relatives and human rights groups insist that the murder was premeditated and plan to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
Dec 11, 2009 | Continued
Kasparov: My Vision of the New Russia
In a recent interview with Yezhednevny Zhurnal, Kasparov discusses the goals of Russia’s united political opposition, the importance of Russia’s integration into Europe, and the futility of Medvedev’s plans for modernization. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org
Dec 10, 2009 | Continued