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Xenophobia on Unity Day
Nationalist and pro-fascist marches took place across Russia on November 4th, the National Day of Unity, while opposition groups staged counter-demonstrations.
Nov 4, 2007 | Continued
Foreign Psychology
In an “Ezhednevniy (Daily) Magazine” article, famed journalist Yulia Latynina argues that Russia’s recent maneuvers resemble pithy “foreign psychology,” and not foreign policy, and indicate that the Kremlin has little force behind its words.
Nov 3, 2007 | Continued
No Sense of Humor
The FSB has deemed Gennady Zyuganov’s (of the Communist Party) book of jokes an “unlawful campaigning activity.” Gennady Zyuganov, leader of the Communist Party of Russia (CPRF), has sent a letter to Nikolai Patrushev, director of the FSB, the party’s website reports. It serves as a reply to recent investigatory activities of Zyuganov by the […]
Oct 31, 2007 | Continued
Kremlin’s Reach Widening on the Internet
Pro-Kremlin blogs and websites are using various techniques to push out opposition voices on the internet. Meanwhile, internet penetration has slowed.
Oct 31, 2007 | Continued
United Russia Declines To Participate in Televised Debates
The United Russia political party has announced that it plans to use its free airtime for advertising instead of taking part in televised debates, angering opposition leaders.
Oct 30, 2007 | Continued
The Unfriendly Web
The Internet portal “Human Rights in Russia” is recovering from major DDOS attacks on its servers. While the website, which provides information about countless human rights cases in Russia, is down, its administrators have put up a temporary website at hro1.org. The portal’s management said in a press-release that the attacks began on October 21st. […]
Oct 29, 2007 | Continued
No Parole For Jailed Scientist
Igor Sutyagin has been denied parole, and transferred to a separate holding cell. The second attempt at parole by Igor Sutyagin, an imprisoned scientist serving time for “divulging state secrets,” has ended in a rebuff. The result of the appeal was revealed by the Public Committee for the Protection of Scientists and Sutyagin’s parents at […]
Oct 29, 2007 | Continued
Putin Alone
Vladimir Putin has forged a political system dependent completely on one person—himself. The nature of his government depends on complete secrecy and surprise, to the extent that even his aides often don’t hear of his plans in advance. As we have repeatedly reiterated, we believe that a political system that rests on one person is […]
Oct 28, 2007 | Continued
Court Closes House of the Journalist in Moscow
Domjour, the Central House of the Journalist, is being closed down. A Moscow court has ruled that the Central House of the Journalist must shut down for three months. The news was related by Igor Yakovenko, general-secretary of the Union of Russian Journalists. Domjour provides rooms and facilities for press-conferences, seminars, concerts, and other major […]
Oct 27, 2007 | Continued
If It Works, We’ll Take Credit
In the city of Pskov, unknown individuals have a staged a political action, in an apparent commentary on skyrocketing food costs. Stickers with the words “United Russia Prices” have appeared on grocery bins in city stores, and on stalls displaying all kinds of food. They also bear the logo of the political party. Vendors don’t […]
Oct 27, 2007 | Continued