Culture
Day-Care Centers Losing their Buildings in Russia
Children’s rights activists described an alarming situation where private companies are evicting day-cares and schools and using their buildings for commercial ventures.
May 13, 2008 | Continued
Russian Region Pulls Maxim Magazine from Shelves
Officials in the Russian Republic of Bashkortostan are reportedly seizing copies of Maxim magazine, claiming that it contains outlawed obscene content.
May 9, 2008 | Continued
Russian Museum Director Charged Over Art Exhibit
Yury Samodurov, the director of the Andrei Sakharov Museum, has been indicted after investigators found that a 2007 art exhibit was aimed at “fueling hatred and enmity and humiliating people’s dignity based on their attitude toward religion.” Several other museum employees have also been summoned for questioning.
May 8, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Joins May Day Festivities
An opposition demonstration in St. Petersburg has ended with a celebratory rally and rock-concert.
May 1, 2008 | Continued
Gay Pride Parade Banned in Moscow
For the third year in a row, the Moscow mayor’s office has decided to ban any attempts at a gay rights parade in Russia’s capital, saying authorities would respond “in a decisive and uncompromising manner.”
Apr 25, 2008 | Continued
Rock Musicians Barred from Russian Television
Two rock musicians have been shuttered from Russian national television in a move that may be connected with the singers’ political leanings.
Apr 22, 2008 | Continued
Russian Police Prepare for Hitler’s Birthday
Russian police will be out in full force on April 20th, in anticipation of widespread violence expected from neo-nazi groups. This year, the date coincides with the Jewish Passover holiday.
Apr 17, 2008 | Continued
Russian Authorities Shut Down Art Opening
Russian police have blocked the opening of an art exhibit in the western Russian town of Pskov. The exhibit, titled “Prison, Madness, Equality and Justice,” featured artwork created in prison by Natalya Chernova, an opposition activist.
Apr 13, 2008 | Continued
Russian Muslims Concerned With Sweeping Arrests
Muslims in the Russian Republic of Bashkortostan are calling for a full investigation after 30 people were violently detained by camouflaged police in an early morning raid.
Apr 11, 2008 | Continued
Russian Tank Hobbyist Charged With Extremism
Russian prosecutors have launched a investigation of extremism over two World-War Two era tanks marked with Nazi insignia.
Apr 1, 2008 | Continued