Media
Russian Journalist Who Investigated Hydro Plant Explosion Attacked (updated)
An independent journalist who asked questions after the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydro plant disaster has been attacked in Abakan.
Sep 9, 2009 | Continued
Russia in the News: September 6, 2009
A roundup of news stories emerging from Russia.
Sep 7, 2009 | Continued
Russia in the News: August 31, 2009
A roundup of topical news stories from Russia.
Sep 1, 2009 | Continued
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