Repression
To Avoid Revolution, Russia Must Democratize—Economist
As the economic crisis continues to impact Russia, economist Yegor Gayday argues that Russia must democratize to avoid serious social clashes.
Jun 18, 2009 | Continued
Russian Artist Arrested for Putting Putin in a Dress
An artist in Voronezh was arrested and interrogated after he attempted to hang a photo-collage of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin wearing a dress outside the local town hall as a political statement.
Jun 15, 2009 | Continued
Chronicling Repression: How Russian Police Blacklist the Opposition
Journalist Irina Borogan delves into the intricacies of Russia’s battle with “extremism,” investigating how and why law-abiding and politically active citizens are tracked and targeted by police. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Jun 3, 2009 | Continued
Russian Opposition Leader’s Car Bombed
A car belonging to Russian opposition leader Eduard Limonov exploded in flames Saturday when a driver turned the key in the ignition. Ten minutes later, Limonov received a telephone threat.
Jun 1, 2009 | Continued
Rights Organization Raided in Moscow
An unlawful search has been conducted at the offices of the Justice human rights group in Moscow.
May 28, 2009 | Continued
Russian Opposition Leader Hit With Smuggling Charges
Olga Kurnosova, the leader of the St. Petersburg branch of Garry Kasparov’s United Civil Front party, has been charged for a second time for alleged smuggling. Rail police found a can of caviar among the opposition leader’s bags.
May 19, 2009 | Continued
Russian Police Apprehended in a Series of Widespread Crimes
After a slate of high-profile crimes committed by police officers in Russia, officials are preparing a new training and education program for officers. Rights experts, however, are concerned this will do little in the corrupt world of Russian law enforcement.
May 15, 2009 | Continued
Russian Police Turn a Blind Eye to Threats Against Opposition Leader
Tambov opposition leader Valery Sytkin has been receiving frequent death threats by mail. Local police have refused to launch an investigation.
May 12, 2009 | Continued
Russian Independent Journalist Attacked in Rostov-on-Don
Vyacheslav Yaroshenko, the editor-in-chief of an independent newspaper in Rostov-on-Don, is in a coma after he was attacked Wednesday evening.
Apr 30, 2009 | Continued
Yukos Lawyer Released on Parole – Expert Commentary
Svetlana Bakhmina, a former Yukos attorney whose case raised a substantial public outcry after she was repeatedly denied early release, has been granted parole. Theotherrussia.org translates commentary from Russia’s leading rights experts and civil society leaders on the event’s significance.
Apr 22, 2009 | Continued