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The Other Russia Begins Work on Convening Its National Assembly
The Other Russia opposition coalition is calling on opposition activists of all stripes to join its National assembly and discuss the future of the political opposition in Russia.
Mar 13, 2008 | Continued
Russian Blogger Heads to Court After Fiery Comment
Savva Terentyev, a 22-year-old blogger from the Komi Republic, faces charges of inciting hatred after an online comment criticizing law enforcement.
Mar 13, 2008 | Continued
Putin and the Economy
Theotherrussia.org examines the state of Russia’s economy as President Vladimir Putin nears the close of his term, and looks at some of Putin’s successes and failures.
Mar 12, 2008 | Continued
Russia and Europe To Clash Over Arctic Resources –EU Report
A new report from the European Union’s top policy officials signals a potential collision course between the EU and Russia over energy resources, as global warming releases currently inaccessible Arctic mineral riches.
Mar 11, 2008 | Continued
Academics Protest Closure of European University at St. Petersburg
A group of prominent Russian academics have written an open letter in support of the University, which has been closed for a month for what many believe to be political reasons.
Mar 11, 2008 | Continued
Putin: It Won’t Be Any Easier With Dmitri Medvedev
German Chancellor Angela Merkel met with President Vladimir Putin and his soon-to-be, Dmitri Medvedev. Putin proclaimed that relations with the West would be no easier under his successor.
Mar 10, 2008 | Continued
Journalists Silenced During Russian Vote
Reporters Without Borders, an international press-freedom group, has expressed concern that journalist rights were violated during Russia’s presidential election.
Mar 7, 2008 | Continued
Pranksters Slander Kommersant Newspaper
Unknown pranksters have changed all the toilet paper in Russia’s lower house of Parliament with rolls that bear the logo of the Kommersant newspaper. Analysts see it as a provocation, and believe that the pro-Kremlin Nashi youth group may be responsible.
Mar 7, 2008 | Continued
Russia Moves to Limit Foreign Investment in Media, Internet
In what critics see as just one step toward control of the internet, a Russian draft law puts limits on foreign ownership of Russia’s media and internet providers.
Mar 6, 2008 | Continued
Yabloko Leader Jailed for Two Months
Maxim Reznik, the St. Petersburg leader of the Yabloko party, has been arrested and sentenced to two months of provisional detention for what supporters call fabricated charges.
Mar 5, 2008 | Continued