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Putin on Wikileaks: US is Arrogant, Rude, Unethical

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin gives an interview to Larry King for the first time in ten years, saying that the United States should not interfere with “the sovereign choice of the Russian people.”

Dec 1, 2010 | Continued
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Russian TV Host Slams Media in Award Speech

A leading Russian television host has severely criticized the state of Russian television journalism, comparing the ruling authorities to “the dearly departed.”

Nov 28, 2010 | Continued
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Ingush Newspaper Editor Shot in Car

The editor-in-chief of a regional Ingush newspaper has been shot in his car by unknown assailants; colleagues say it could have been motivated by anti-corruption materials published by the newspaper.

Nov 23, 2010 | Continued
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Kashin Says Attacker Resembled ‘Football Fanatic’

Beaten journalist Oleg Kashin says one of his attackers “looked like a football fanatic.” Despite his injured fingers, he is still able to write.

Nov 15, 2010 | Continued
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Nashi Tells Journalists to Stop Asking to be Murdered (updated)

A Nashi commissar says that journalists like Oleg Kashin are themselves at fault for being attacked and just to stop providing reasons for people to murder them.

Nov 10, 2010 | Continued
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Novaya Gazeta Fears Shutdown in 2011

A court has upheld the decision by a federal media supervisory agency to accuse Novaya Gazeta of “propagandizing nationalistic views,” bringing the opposition newspaper one step closer to a shutdown.

Oct 18, 2010 | Continued
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Publisher Picks Up Opposition Report on Luzhkov

One of Russia’s largest publishing houses is releasing a hardcover version of ‘Luzhkov. Results,’ a report by opposition leaders that harshly criticizes the former mayor.

Oct 12, 2010 | Continued
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Kremlin-Funded TV Claims Provocations ‘For YouTube Hits’

An article by the Independent delves into the motives behind the bias and censorship on Russia’s Kremlin-funded English-language news channel, RT.

Sep 23, 2010 | Continued
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Russia’s State-Run Media Descends Upon Luzhkov (video)

An unprecedented media attack by Russian federal television lambasted Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov over the weekend; though he plans to sue for defamation, Kremlin sources say his fate will be clear within the week.

Sep 13, 2010 | Continued
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Amnesty International: Don’t Forget Russia’s Atrocities

Activists from Amnesty International France were dispersed when they tried to project a video symbolizing human rights abuses in Russia onto the facade of the Russian embassy in Paris.

Jun 15, 2010 | Continued