Media
Photo-Journalist Sues Russian TV Channel Over Deceptive Documentary
One Russian photographer is filing suit against Russian TV Channel One, which deceptively used one of his photos in a documentary criticizing the Western media.
Aug 26, 2009 | Continued
Russia in the News: August 25, 2009
Theotherrussia.org provides a glimpse into the topical news stories emerging from Russia.
Aug 25, 2009 | Continued
When the News Isn’t Reported
Journalist Vitaly Portnikov comments on the disaster at the Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station, relating the media clampdown surrounding the accident. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org
Aug 25, 2009 | Continued
Russia in the News: August 19, 2009
A roundup of topical news stories from Russia.
Aug 19, 2009 | Continued
Russian Rights Leaders Urge Authorities to Defend Activists
The Moscow Helsinki Group has released a statement on the tragic murders of Zarema Sadulaeva and her husband Umar Dzhabrailov, pledging to fight for justice. Translation by theotherrussia.org.
Aug 12, 2009 | Continued
Russian Media Spin Roundup: July 9th
Coverage of the Russian media: TV channel cuts Putin character from South Park Broadcast. Russia Today waxes on the “mystery” of the Russian opposition. Russian deputy reinterprets Obama’s words on Georgia. Imagined agreement over oil prices at the G8 summit.
Jul 9, 2009 | Continued
Russian Authorities Cut Access to LiveJournal Over Political Blog
Residents of Bashkortostan, a central-southern Russian region, found their access to the popular LiveJournal blogging website blocked Tuesday, after a court ordered an opposition blog to stop publishing.
Jun 24, 2009 | Continued
Russian Deputies Try to Ban LOLspeak
Russian lawmakers are working on new measures to combat the spread of internet-slang into daily life.
May 2, 2009 | Continued
Online News Agency May Be Closed Over Forum Comments
The Ura.ru information portal is in danger of being closed after investigators found extremism in comments left on its online forum.
Apr 24, 2009 | Continued
Russian Authorities Try to Close Kirov Newspaper Over One Word
Authorities in Kirov are pressing to close a local independent publication, the Vyatskaya Osobaya Gazeta, after the paper published an article mentioning the banned National Bolshevik Party.
Apr 24, 2009 | Continued
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