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Kasparov: Don’t Cosy up to Russia, Europe

Writing for the Guardian, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov chastises European leaders for their close relationships with Russia that enable the Kremlin’s violent suppression of free speech and human rights.

Feb 27, 2010 | Continued
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Kasparov: Russia’s European Choice

Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov sat down for a recent interview with the Yezhednevny Zhurnal newspaper to discuss why Russia needs to integrate with Europe and why the current political system has no hope for true reform. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.

Feb 3, 2010 | Continued
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Kasparov: My Vision of the New Russia

In a recent interview with Yezhednevny Zhurnal, Kasparov discusses the goals of Russia’s united political opposition, the importance of Russia’s integration into Europe, and the futility of Medvedev’s plans for modernization. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org

Dec 10, 2009 | Continued
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Immortal Inflation

Sergei Shelin aruges that not only has the Russian government failed to quell inflation, but that mechanisms to support it are cemented in Russia’s economy.

Oct 31, 2009 | Continued