Politics
Who is Mister Medvedev?
Writing for the Grani.ru online newspaper, commentator Irina Pavlova recaps Russian President Dmitri Medvedev’s first year in office, looking at what he has done rather than what he has said. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
May 28, 2009 | Continued
Kasparov on Putin’s “Ninth Year in Power”
Writing for the Wall Street Journal, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov cautions against jumping to quick conclusion on any liberalization taking place under Russian President Dmitri Medvedev.
May 13, 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
Medvedev Gives First Interview to Opposition Paper
In a move that surprised some Russia-watchers, President Dmitri Medvedev gave his first newspaper interview to Novaya Gazeta, famous for its investigative journalism and open criticism of authorities.
Apr 15, 2009 | Continued
As Sochi Election Heats Up, No Breaks for Opposition Candidate
Boris Nemtsov, an opposition politician running for mayor in the Black Sea resort town of Sochi, is facing stiff resistance on the campaign trail, and not from the other candidates.
Mar 23, 2009 | Continued
Russian Opposition Marks ‘Day of Dissent’ in Dozens of Cities
Small peaceful demonstrations took place in dozens of Russian cities Thursday, as opposition groups protested the way Russian authorities have handled the economic crisis.
Mar 12, 2009 | Continued
Medvedev: Red Square is No Place For Opposition
Russian president Dmitri Medvedev believes the Russian opposition can “say whatever they want” and “can turn up for rally anywhere.” Medvedev’s words and a caustic response from opposition leader Garry Kasparov.
Mar 4, 2009 | Continued
Kremlin Party Sweeps Regional Elections
The pro-Kremlin United Russia party predictably won a majority in Russian regional elections Sunday. Still, the party of power showed signs of weakening, according to the GOLOS voter rights group.
Mar 3, 2009 | Continued
Russians Don’t Believe Medvedev Has Power
According to surveys by the Levada Center pollster, only 12 percent of Russians think President Dmitri Medvedev actually wields power in the country.
Feb 27, 2009 | Continued
Russian Opposition Rally Draws Unexpected Crowds in Moscow
More than twice the number of expected participants came out to an opposition rally sponsored by the Russian Solidarity movement Saturday.
Feb 22, 2009 | Continued