Repression
Blogger Fined for Hitler Picture Labeled as Russian Foreign Minister
An opposition blogger in Saratov has been fined for posting a picture online labeling Hitler as being in the Russian Foreign Ministry and now fears the ruling will be used to prevent him from running for office.
Apr 19, 2012 | Continued
Yashin Detained in Astrakhan Protest
Solidarity co-leader Ilya Yashin was detained following a confrontation with pro-Kremlin youth group members at a protest in Astrakhan in support of hunger-striking oppositionists.
Apr 11, 2012 | Continued
Three Arrested at Thwarted Pussy Riot Prayer Session
Unexpected “technical difficulties” at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior prevent supporters of arrested musicians from holding a prayer session in their support, while police arrest them for no actual reason.
Mar 9, 2012 | Continued
Putin Threatens Opposition Leaders with Murder as Election Day Nears
Open letter by Garry Kasparov of the United Civil Front condemning Putin’s open threats against the lives of Russian oppositionists.
Mar 1, 2012 | Continued
Moscow Charges Opposition March Organizers
The city of Moscow is charging organizers of a mass opposition march for violating certain logistical protocols; march organizers dismiss the accusations as totally illegitimate.
Feb 12, 2012 | Continued
Postal Workers Forced to Attend Pro-Putin Rally
Federal postal workers in Moscow have been told that attendance at an upcoming pro-Putin rally is “mandatory;” others report being paid to attend the rally.
Feb 2, 2012 | Continued
850 Cases of Russian Activist Persecution in 2011
The Agora human rights watchdog has recorded 850 cases of persecution against civil rights activists and NGOs in Russia in 2011, continuing an upward trend in such incidents since 2008.
Jan 28, 2012 | Continued
Moscow Clashes with Oppositionists Over March Route
As the days dwindle before an upcoming mass protest march against electoral fraud in Russia, the Moscow mayor’s office is still at loggerheads with oppositionists over the proposed route.
Jan 24, 2012 | Continued
Tortured Judge Speaks Out About Corruption
A federal judge in Sochi who endured eight months of torture after trying to prosecute his colleages for shady business dealings speaks out about corruption in the Russian judicial system.
Jan 9, 2012 | Continued
Moscow Court Throws Out Udaltsov’s Complaint
A Moscow court has thrown out Sergei Udaltsov’s complaint that his jail sentence for disobeying police in December was illegal.
Jan 7, 2012 | Continued