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500 Thousand Russians Lose Their Jobs in November
According to the Ministry of Public Health and Social Development, at least 500 thousand Russians were laid off in November.
Dec 4, 2008 | Continued
Who are Russia’s Real Detractors?
Poet and author Lev Rubinshtein forcefully calls out those who say that Russia has been “humiliated” by the West, and who seek to restore a so-called “greatness” by pitting Russia against the Western world. These people, he argues, are simply “creat[ing] an image of Russia as a country of hateful idiots.” Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Dec 3, 2008 | Continued
Explosive Device Rips Through Russian Church Service
Two church officials were injured Sunday when an explosive device went off during services at a Moscow cathedral.
Dec 1, 2008 | Continued
Downplaying Stalin, Russia Avoids its Soviet Past
Russian historians have worriedly noted the growing secrecy of the Russian secret services about the brutal repression of the Soviet Union.
Nov 27, 2008 | Continued
Russian GDP Drops .4 Percent in October
A slew of economic data revealed this week indicate that the Russian economy is heading deeper into crisis.
Nov 26, 2008 | Continued
Russian Democratic Forces Meet in Moscow
Around 350 politicians, activists and public figures gathered in Moscow Sunday to discuss the future of liberal democracy in Russia.
Nov 25, 2008 | Continued
New Documentary Chronicles the Struggle of the Russian Opposition
Speaking at the International Documentary Film Festival in Amsterdam Saturday, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov made the case against Russian authorities. A new film which documents the challenges faced by the political opposition in Russia also premiered at the festival.
Nov 23, 2008 | Continued
Why Putin Will Regret His Words
Journalist Vitaly Portnikov argues that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s unrealistic assertion, that the financial crisis in Russia will have no social impact, may ultimately define how his tenure is remembered. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Nov 22, 2008 | Continued
Journalist Attacked in Dagestan, Russia
Two unknown assailants have attacked and beaten the deputy editor-in-chief of the weekly Novoe Delo newspaper, marking the second attack on a journalist in the Russian region since the start of November.
Nov 21, 2008 | Continued
Kasparov: Obama Should Look Critically at Russia
In his latest editorial for the Wall Street Journal, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov advises that US President-elect Barack Obama take a close look at the record of Russia’s leaders, standing up for democratic values and the Russian people.
Nov 20, 2008 | Continued