Other Russia
Russian Opposition Will Protest Before Medvedev Inauguration
Leaders of the Other Russia opposition coalition announced plans for Marches of Dissent in early May, and commented on the importance of a National Assembly to serve as an alternate parliament and give voice to shut-out political groups.
Mar 20, 2008 | Continued
The Other Russia Begins Work on Convening Its National Assembly
The Other Russia opposition coalition is calling on opposition activists of all stripes to join its National assembly and discuss the future of the political opposition in Russia.
Mar 13, 2008 | Continued
Thousands March in Moscow and St. Petersburg
Protesters took to the streets across Russia to speak out their discontent with Russia’s current political landscape. Dozens of activists and several prominent opposition leaders were arrested.
Mar 4, 2008 | Continued
Marches of Dissent Scheduled for March 3rd (Details)
The Other Russia Coalition will lead opposition demonstrations across Russia on March 3rd, the day after Russia’s presidential election. Up-to-date locations and details.
Feb 29, 2008 | Continued
Opposition Activist Revealed as FSB Agent
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has broken the law by infiltrating the United Civil Front party with a paid informant.
Feb 22, 2008 | Continued
The Other Russia Prepares Protests for March 3rd
The Other Russia opposition coalition will lead country-wide demonstrations on March 3rd, 2008, the day after Russia holds presidential elections.
Feb 1, 2008 | Continued
Putin Names Successor
In a surprise announcement, President Vladimir Putin expressed his support today for First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev as his successor to the presidency. With Putin’s endorsement, Medvedev is widely favored to win in the March 2008 presidential election. Putin commented that he has worked closely with Medvedev for 17 years. Reactions from the Russian opposition.
Dec 10, 2007 | Continued
Liquidation of the “Discontented”
One organizer of the “Dissenter’s Meeting” in Yoshkar-Ola is being forcibly held in a psychiatric hospital.
Dec 9, 2007 | Continued
Opposition Groups Discuss Partnership
Russian opposition groups including the Union of Right Forces and the Other Russia have come together and have begun discussions of a single candidate to the presidency.
Dec 4, 2007 | Continued
We Are All In Petrovka
Alexander Trifonov comments on the significance of Garry Kasparov’s arrest, and the totalitarian direction that Putin is heading in.
Nov 29, 2007 | Continued