Other Russia
Obama Will Meet With Russian Opposition
President Barack Obama has invited several prominent members of the Russian opposition, including Garry Kasparov and Boris Nemtsov, for a meeting in Moscow.
Jul 3, 2009 | Continued
Other Russia Activist Dies in Prison
Rim Shaigalimov, an opposition activist in Krasnoyarsk, has died in an apparent suicide just 7 months into a prison sentence for hitting a a police officer. Relatives suspect foul play.
Jul 1, 2009 | Continued
Understanding the Georgian Mutiny
Reports from Georgia indicate that an attempted coup has been suppressed near the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. Russian defense analyst Aleksandr Golts examines the official version of events, and takes a skeptical eye to the “very convenient conspiracy” and whose interests it serves. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
May 7, 2009 | Continued
Kasparov: Our Time, the Role of the Opposition
United Civil Front leader Garry Kasparov spoke about the role of Russia’s democratic opposition at a conference this weekend in Moscow and supplemented his remarks for us at The Other Russia.
Feb 8, 2009 | Continued
Russian Opposition Will Stage “Day of Dissent”
The Other Russia opposition coalition has announced that it will hold a series of protests in a “Day of Dissent” on January 31st.
Jan 15, 2009 | Continued
Opposition Protests Will Go On Despite Ban, Interference
Wide-scale opposition protests, known as Marches of Dissent, will take place in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities, despite bans and stiff pressure from authorities.
Dec 13, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Protests Set for December 14th
On December 14th, the Other Russia opposition coalition will hold large-scale protests known as “Marches of Dissent” in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Nov 17, 2008 | Continued
Russian Rights Commissioner Stands by the Other Russia
Vladimir Lukin, Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner, has spoken out against the way Moscow authorities handled a May 6th opposition demonstration.
May 15, 2008 | Continued
March of Dissent Scheduled for May 6th in Moscow
The Other Russia coalition will stage an opposition demonstration, known as a March of Dissent, on May 6th in Moscow. Around 2000 demonstrators are expected.
Apr 23, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Forces Meet to Discuss Unification
Opposition politicians from a variety of groups have met at a St. Petersburg conference, titled the “New Agenda For Liberal Forces,” to discuss new ways to collaborate.
Apr 5, 2008 | Continued
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