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Putin or Medvedev: Who Will Lead?

In the Yezhednevny Zhurnal, Anton Orekh ponders the question of what will happen now that Dmitri Medvedev has been inaugurated as President of the Russian Federation.

May 8, 2008 | Continued
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A Dark Day for Press Freedom in Russia

Journalist Victoria Rabotnova comments on World Press Freedom Day, noting that Russians have little to celebrate. The article first appeared on May 4th, 2007 on Kasparov.ru.

May 4, 2008 | Continued
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Democratic Forces in Russia Publicly Decry Elections

In a joint statement, a group of Russian public figures decry the state of political freedom in the country, and sharply criticize recent presidential elections.

Apr 30, 2008 | Continued
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Kasparov on Sochi Olympics in the Wall Street Journal

Garry Kasparov’s latest editorial discusses the unparalleled situation surrounding Russia’s 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, and calls for the West to stand up to Russia’s human rights violations.

Apr 28, 2008 | Continued
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In Chechnya, a Power Struggle With Deadly Consequences

An apparent power struggle in the Russian Republic of Chechnya is bringing violence and bloodshed to the area, as President Ramzan Kadyrov attempts to push a rival faction out of the region.

Apr 21, 2008 | Continued