Media
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
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
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
Ekho Moskvy Editor Proposes Political Rally Ban
Ekho Moskvy radio Editor-in-Chief Aleksei Venediktov says that both pro- and anti-government events should be banned from being held on Moscow’s Triumfalnaya Square for a year.
Jun 8, 2010 | Continued
Violations of Journalists Rights Leading to More Censorship, Self-Censorship
Pressure by the police, media companies, and pending federal legislation are among a host of problems that journalists fear are leading to greater censorship and self-censorship within the Russian media.
May 25, 2010 | Continued
Foreign Policy Names Kasparov, Alexeyeva Among Top Dissidents
Foreign Policy magazine has included Garry Kasparov and Lyudmila Alexeyeva on its list of the world’s most prominent political dissidents.
May 8, 2010 | Continued
Putin and Kadyrov Among ‘Predators of Press Freedom’
Reporters Without Borders has published a list of forty “Predators of Press Freedom,” including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chechen President Razman Kadyrov.
May 4, 2010 | Continued
Freedom House: Russian Media Environment ‘Repressive and Dangerous’
Freedom House has released its annual report on global press freedom, ranking Russia 175 out of 196 countries and slamming the country for a host of repressive practices.
Apr 29, 2010 | Continued
Journalism Watchdogs Decry Attempted Seizures at the New Times
Reporters Without Borders and the Russian Union of Journalists are criticizing a Moscow court for allowing police to seize documents in connection with a libel case against the New Times magazine.
Apr 17, 2010 | Continued
‘YouTube Cop’ Gives Medvedev a Deadline and a Warning
Whistleblower cop Aleksei Dymovsky has issued a final video address to the Russian president, giving him a deadline of November 12, 2010, to address police corruption or step down from his post.
Apr 12, 2010 | Continued