Politics
Gorbachev to Form New Political Party
The New York Times reports that Mikhail Gorbachev will join banker Alexander Lebedev and create a new political party in Russia.
Oct 4, 2008 | Continued
Nemtsov and Milov: Russia Needs a Unified Democratic Force
In an open letter, Boris Nemtsov and Vladimir Milov discuss the dissolution of the Union of Right Forces (SPS), calling on its members to leave a political party set to become a Kremlin marionette, and work on forming a unified democratic movement instead.
Oct 2, 2008 | Continued
Powerful Chechen Clan Leader Killed in Moscow
Ruslan Yamadayev, a former lawmaker in Russia’s lower house of Parliament, was shot to death in his car after he left meetings in the Kremlin.
Sep 25, 2008 | Continued
Medvedev: No Independent Judiciary in Russia
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev has admitted that Russia is far from having an independent judiciary, and that judges commonly encounter pressure in the courtroom.
Jul 15, 2008 | Continued
Russian Democratic Opposition Releases Political Program
Russia’s unified democratic opposition has released a new program for reforming the country’s socio-political and socio-economic situation.
Jul 10, 2008 | Continued
Communist Party Disputes Russian Election Results
The Communist Party of the Russian Federation will appeal to the country’s Supreme Court in an effort to annul the results of December 2007 Parliamentary elections.
May 22, 2008 | Continued
The Charter of the Russian National Assembly
The National Assembly, a gathering of forces dedicated to democracy in Russia, has approved its charter. The document is provided as a translation by theotherussia.org.
May 18, 2008 | Continued
A Declaration by the National Assembly
The National Assembly, a gathering of political forces put together by the Russian opposition, has released a draft declaration on the state of Russian politics. The Assembly will meet in Moscow on May 17th and 18th, bringing together nearly 700 delegates representing 85 organizations and 66 Russian regions.
May 16, 2008 | Continued
Judge Admits she was Pressured by the Kremlin
For the first time, the leadership of Russia’s judicial system have admitted that they receive direct pressure from the presidential administration.
May 14, 2008 | Continued
Russian Communists Criticize Kremlin on Victory Day
May 9th marked Victory Day in Russia, commemorating victory over Nazi Germany in WWII. The Communist Party held a demonstration critical of authorities, as a display of military technology rolled through Moscow’s Red Square.
May 9, 2008 | Continued