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Trying to Control Russia’s Traffic Cops
Russia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has developed new rules for traffic police, in an apparent attempt to combat rampant corruption and a poor public image.
May 19, 2008 | Continued
The Charter of the Russian National Assembly
The National Assembly, a gathering of forces dedicated to democracy in Russia, has approved its charter. The document is provided as a translation by theotherussia.org.
May 18, 2008 | Continued
A Declaration by the National Assembly
The National Assembly, a gathering of political forces put together by the Russian opposition, has released a draft declaration on the state of Russian politics. The Assembly will meet in Moscow on May 17th and 18th, bringing together nearly 700 delegates representing 85 organizations and 66 Russian regions.
May 16, 2008 | Continued
Russia Files the Most Complaints to International Rights Court
Russia is the number one country for the number of complaints filed to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, the RBK Daily newspaper reports.
May 15, 2008 | Continued
Russian Rights Commissioner Stands by the Other Russia
Vladimir Lukin, Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner, has spoken out against the way Moscow authorities handled a May 6th opposition demonstration.
May 15, 2008 | Continued
Russian Workers Continue Hunger Strike over Unpaid Wages
A hunger strike by workers of the Lobinsky biochemical plant entered its third week, after demands for back pay were not heeded by management.
May 14, 2008 | Continued
Judge Admits she was Pressured by the Kremlin
For the first time, the leadership of Russia’s judicial system have admitted that they receive direct pressure from the presidential administration.
May 14, 2008 | Continued
Day-Care Centers Losing their Buildings in Russia
Children’s rights activists described an alarming situation where private companies are evicting day-cares and schools and using their buildings for commercial ventures.
May 13, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Activists Remain Behind Bars
A group of activists detained before a May 6th opposition rally remain imprisoned. The group includes Oleg Kozlovsky, the leader of the Oborona (Defense) Movement.
May 12, 2008 | Continued
Russian Prisoners Cease Hunger Strike
Over 1000 prisoners who went on hunger strike on May 9th have ceased their act of protest after prison officials agreed to improve conditions.
May 11, 2008 | Continued