Media
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
Tabloid Owner Explains Why Newspaper Was Shut
Aleksandr Lebedev, the billionaire owner of the closed “Moskovsky Korrespondent” newspaper, comments on the reasons for the paper’s suspension. The paper was closed after publishing a rumor that President Vladimir Putin was marrying gymnast Alina Kabaeva.
May 3, 2008 | Continued
Report Finds Less Press Freedom in Russia
An annual report released by the US-based Freedom House finds that media freedoms in Russia continued to decline in 2007.
May 1, 2008 | Continued
Russian Film Accuses West of Orchestrating Chechen War
A new film released on Russian state-run television alleges that Western countries orchestrated Russia’s war with Chechnya in the 1990s.
Apr 29, 2008 | Continued
Russian Authorities Gain Powers to Shut Down Media
Russia’s lower house of Parliament, the State Duma, has passed a law that makes it easier for authorities to shut down media outlets.
Apr 25, 2008 | Continued
Russian News Site Silenced over Angry Forum Comment
Local law enforcement in Kirov, Russia have used laws against extremist speech to shut down the online version of a regional newspaper. The apparent basis for the closure was an anonymous comment on the site’s forum.
Apr 23, 2008 | Continued
Lawmakers in Russia Recommend Internet Regulation
Russia’s Public Chamber, which oversees draft legislation and advises the Parliament, has upheld recent legislation that would regulate information on the internet.
Apr 18, 2008 | Continued
Russian Agency Demands Registration for all Wi-Fi Devices
The Russian agency responsible for regulating media and communications wants to require mandatory registration from every wireless-enabled device. According to the agency, operators of notebook computers, PDAs, and Wi-Fi hotspots must register their devices, or risk having them confiscated.
Apr 15, 2008 | Continued
Russian Prosecutors Present Draft Law to Regulate Internet
The office of Russia’s Prosecutor General has presented the Parliament with draft amendments for regulating the mass-media, including stricter government control of the internet. A new law on internet extremism is also circulating in Russia’s lower house.
Apr 12, 2008 | Continued
Russian Government Limits Journalist Access
New rules that limit how journalists covering the Russian Government can access information came into effect on April 7th 2008.
Apr 9, 2008 | Continued
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