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Russia Will Revise Controversial Treason Bill
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev has ordered his staff to revise a controversial bill which would loosen the definition of treason. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin’s cabinet had originally backed the bill.
Jan 29, 2009 | Continued
Russian Police Press University to Expel Students Who Protested
Moscow police are pressing one Russian university to take action against students who protested against the government.
Jan 28, 2009 | Continued
Russia to Print Maps Showing Georgian Regions as Independent
In the near future, Russia will print maps showing the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and Georgia as distinct from Georgia.
Jan 28, 2009 | Continued
Independent Candidate Blocked From Moscow Suburb Election
Yevgenia Chirikova, an independent mayoral candidate in the Moscow suburb of Khimki, has been pulled from the ballot for what supporters call ridiculous reasons.
Jan 27, 2009 | Continued
Why Was Stanislav Markelov Killed?
Journalist Olga Malysh explores the theories surrounding the murders of human rights attorney Stanislav Markelov and journalist Anastasia Baburova, posing the question: “How many more deaths like this are still to come?” Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org
Jan 23, 2009 | Continued
Pro-Kremlin Party Will Hold Presidential Pep Rallies (updated)
United Russia, the Russian political party led by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, will stage street rallies to support the Russian authorities. The first such rally will take place on January 24th in Moscow.
Jan 22, 2009 | Continued
Moscow Airports Institute New Profiling Rules
Law enforcement officials have instituted mandatory searches for travelers from the North Caucasus in all Moscow airports.
Jan 21, 2009 | Continued
Russian Opposition Activist Beaten to Death in Moscow
Anton Stradymov, a 20-year old activist involved with the banned National Bolshevik party, was found comatose near the Vykhino metro station in Moscow, and died shortly after being hospitalized.
Jan 20, 2009 | Continued
Russian Rights Attorney, Reporter Murdered in Moscow
Stanislav Markelov, an attorney who represented Chechen victims and journalists, was gunned down in Moscow Monday. A reporter for the Novaya Gazeta newspaper, Anastasia Baburova, was also killed in the shooting.
Jan 19, 2009 | Continued
Russian-Ukrainian Gas Summit Ends With No Agreements
No agreement between Russia and Ukraine was reached Saturday, as high-level officials met in Moscow in an attempt to resolve the continuing gas crisis.
Jan 17, 2009 | Continued