Media
Posner Threatens to Cancel Show Over Censorship
TV host Vladimir Posner says he might cancel his show if state-owned Channel One subjects him to any more censorship – most recently involving opposition blogger Aleksei Navalny.
Feb 8, 2012 | Continued
Culture Ministry Bill Would Ban Movies About ‘Extremists’
New draft legislation by the Russian Culture Ministry threatens to ban any movie that can be construed as to contain material that even so much as discusses “extremist” material or organizations.
Nov 26, 2011 | Continued
Studio 360 Features Russian Anarchist Artists
In the wake of the news about Putin’s coming return to the presidency, Studio 360 has featured a story on the Russian anarchist art groups Voina and Monolog.
Oct 2, 2011 | Continued
Taiwanese Animation Rips Into Putin’s Presidential Plans
A Taiwanese media company has produced an animated video clip showcasing the sham democratic process in Russia with Putin’s decision to return to the presidency.
Sep 27, 2011 | Continued
Suspect in Politkovskaya Case Admits Guilt
A former police officer recently arrested for involvement in Anna Politkovskaya’s murder has admitted his guilt and is providing investigators with detailed evidence that may aid in solving her murder.
Sep 3, 2011 | Continued
New Arrest, Significant Progress in Politkovskaya Case
After years of meager developments, Russia’s Investigative Committee has announced a new arrest and significant information that could finally bring the murder case of Anna Politkovskaya to a close.
Aug 24, 2011 | Continued
Magazine Criticizing St. Petersburg Mayor ‘Confiscated’
Reports have surfaced that St. Petersburg city officials have allegedly ordered copies of a magazine to be confiscated on account of a critical article about Valentina Matvienko.
Jul 14, 2011 | Continued
FSB Orders Ulyanovsk ISP to Block LiveJournal
An internet service provider in Ulyanovsk says the Federal Security Service has ordered it to block access to the blogging platform LiveJournal.
May 18, 2011 | Continued
Kremlin Tells Kids About Russia’s Political Opposition
A new interactive feature on the Kremlin’s children’s website explains to kids “what do we need the opposition for?” and “what if it’s repugnant to listen to them?”
May 16, 2011 | Continued
Kasparov.ru Correspondent Arrested at Day of Wrath
A correspondent for the Kasparov.ru news portal was arrested after photographing a protester at a Day of Wrath protest in Penza; it is not the first time he’s been harassed by the police.
May 13, 2011 | Continued
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