Culture
Luzhkov Promises Moscow Will See More of Stalin
Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov says that as an admirer of objective history, he plans from now on to use pictures of Josef Stalin in various celebrations put on by the city.
Mar 3, 2010 | Continued
Moscow to Display Informational Posters Gloryfing Stalin
Rights activists are furious at a decision by Moscow city officials to construct informational stalls with posters glorifying Josef Stalin’s role in winning World War II.
Feb 18, 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
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
Luzhkov Calls Ban on Gay Parades ‘An Axiom’
Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov stated Monday that his opposition to gay parades in Moscow should be considered “an axiom,” promising to continue to ban attempts to hold what he called “satanic activities.”
Jan 25, 2010 | Continued
Prison Guard Fired for Being Buddhist
A prison guard in Nizhny Novgorod is claiming that he was fired because prison officials were scared of him for being a Buddhist, citing Buddhist swastika iconography and his abstention from using alcohol and tobacco.
Jan 20, 2010 | Continued
Artist Detained in Moscow During Public Exhibition
An artist and activist was detained after opening a public exhibition of his paintings in central Moscow, marking yet another artist arrested in Russia while attempting to display his work.
Dec 30, 2009 | Continued
Fewer Russians Want Stalin-Like Leader
The number of Russians who want to see a leader like Stalin ruling their country is down significantly from a similar poll four years ago, but is still almost a full third of the population.
Dec 22, 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