Other Russia
‘Other Russia’ Party Registration Rejected
The Russian Justice Ministry has rejected an application by the Other Russia political party to become an officially registered party, thus destroying their chances of participating in upcoming elections.
Jan 26, 2011 | Continued
Organizers Submit Applications for Next ‘Strategy 31′
Organizers have decided once again to apply for permits to hold two separate rallies on Triumfalnaya Square for the next set of Strategy 31 rallies, while pro-Kremlin youth groups attempt to stage their own event as a diversion.
Jan 19, 2011 | Continued
Ilya Yashin Released From Jail
Oppositionist Ilya Yashin has been released from jail and insists that his arrest and conviction were both unlawful.
Jan 6, 2011 | Continued
Nashi, Police Hinder Protests in Support of Jailed Oppositionists
Activists protesting the jail sentences of four Strategy 31 participants are being arrested despite the legality of their protests; the US State Department has come out strongly against the sentences as well.
Jan 4, 2011 | Continued
Nemtsov, Yashin, Limonov in Jail After New Year’s Eve Rally
Several prominent opposition leaders have been sentenced to jail time and hundreds more arrested following a night of Strategy 31 rallies held in more than 70 Russian cities on New Year’s Eve.
Jan 2, 2011 | Continued
‘Strategy 31′ Organizers Reject Moscow’s Conditions
Moscow authorities have agreed to sanction both upcoming Strategy 31 rallies, but two organizers are rejecting their half of the plan based on a change in time and the unacceptable number of allowed participants.
Dec 23, 2010 | Continued
Moscow Agrees to ‘Stratgey 31′ Rally After Split
Moscow city authorities have granted permission to a group of rights advocates to hold one of two Strategy 31 rallies planned for New Year’s Eve in Moscow.
Dec 20, 2010 | Continued
Petersburg ‘Strategy 31′ Organizers Face Charges (updated)
Two Strategy 31 organizers in St. Petersburg have been released from police detention but now face extremism charges, while a third has been sentenced to 27 days of administrative arrest.
Nov 3, 2010 | Continued
Dual ‘Strategy 31′ Rallies Held in Moscow (video)
Strategy 31 protests were held throughout Russia on Sunday, with a rift between organizers in Moscow making for an unusual series of events.
Nov 1, 2010 | Continued
Upcoming ‘Strategy 31′ Rally Stripped of Sanction
The Moscow city authorities have reneged on their decision to allow an upcoming opposition rally, calling a request by organizers to allow more people to come to the event “a provocation.”
Oct 22, 2010 | Continued
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