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Thousands March in Moscow and St. Petersburg
Protesters took to the streets across Russia to speak out their discontent with Russia’s current political landscape. Dozens of activists and several prominent opposition leaders were arrested.
Mar 4, 2008 | Continued
Russian Vote Inundated With Violations and Fraud – Observers
Russian electoral monitors across the country are reporting disturbing and widespread instances of electoral fraud. Theotherrussia.org examines some of the violations.
Mar 3, 2008 | Continued
Evidence of Vote Rigging Mounts
The Golos Association, a Russian NGO dedicated to protecting voter rights, has documented a series of violations taking place during the March 2nd presidential election.
Mar 2, 2008 | Continued
Two Journalists Assaulted in Dagestan
Two journalists are recovering from their injuries after they were attacked and beaten in Makhachkala, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan.
Mar 2, 2008 | Continued
An Open Letter to the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia
An open letter to Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) from a series of prominent journalists, questioning the actions taken against Natalya Morar. Morar, a fiery investigative journalist, has been barred without explanation from entering Russia.
Mar 1, 2008 | Continued
Moscow Workers Pressured to Vote
In an apparent effort to increase turnout, employees of Moscow companies are being forced to vote in Russia’s presidential election.
Feb 29, 2008 | Continued
Marches of Dissent Scheduled for March 3rd (Details)
The Other Russia Coalition will lead opposition demonstrations across Russia on March 3rd, the day after Russia’s presidential election. Up-to-date locations and details.
Feb 29, 2008 | Continued
Activist Freed from Mental Hospital
Roman Nikolaychik has been released from the insane asylum, where he has been held since the start of February.
Feb 28, 2008 | Continued
Voters Lured With Pies and Cheerleaders in St. Petersburg
The administration of the Petrovsky Municipal District in St. Petersburg has hatched a plan to bring voters to Sunday’s presidential election.
Feb 27, 2008 | Continued
Russia Has Enough Electoral Monitors – Churov
Russia’s Central Electoral Commission has reiterated that electoral monitors will be on hand to observe many regions, even as nearly every international delegation has withdrawn its teams.
Feb 27, 2008 | Continued