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Moscow Bans Gay Parade to Appease ‘Gov’t Agencies, Cossacks’
Moscow city authorities have banned an annual gay pride parade just months after the European Court of Human Rights ruled that other such bans have violated the European Convention on Human Rights.
17May2011 | R J | Comments Off on Moscow Bans Gay Parade to Appease ‘Gov’t Agencies, Cossacks’ | Continued
Kremlin Tells Kids About Russia’s Political Opposition
A new interactive feature on the Kremlin’s children’s website explains to kids “what do we need the opposition for?” and “what if it’s repugnant to listen to them?”
16May2011 | R J | Comments Off on Kremlin Tells Kids About Russia’s Political Opposition | Continued
Kasparov.ru Correspondent Arrested at Day of Wrath
A correspondent for the Kasparov.ru news portal was arrested after photographing a protester at a Day of Wrath protest in Penza; it is not the first time he’s been harassed by the police.
13May2011 | R J | Comments Off on Kasparov.ru Correspondent Arrested at Day of Wrath | Continued
Investigators Refuse to File Charges in Case of Wounded Journalist, Again
Lawyers for Gazeta.ru journalist Aleksandr Artemev are planning to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights since investigators refuse to file charges against police officers who broke his arm at an opposition rally.
12May2011 | R J | Comments Off on Investigators Refuse to File Charges in Case of Wounded Journalist, Again | Continued
Occupier Day
Despite the abysmal living conditions of Russia’s veterans, the Kremlin routinely jumps at the chance to showcase them during annual Victory Day celebrations. But as Garry Kasparov argues, the real affront to the country’s veterans is far more sinister.
11May2011 | R J | Comments Off on Occupier Day | Continued
Victory Day, or a Holiday of Militarism?
Journalist and military expert Aleksandr Golts explores why Moscow insists on showing off its anitquated military equipment every Victory Day while failing to help bring society together with the natural feeling of unity the holiday evokes.
10May2011 | R J | Comments Off on Victory Day, or a Holiday of Militarism? | Continued
‘The Russians’ Nationalist Coalition Founded in Moscow
A new coalitional nationalist organization calling itself “The Russians” has announced its official formation in Moscow, with civil activists proponents decrying the group as “a disgrace.”
6May2011 | R J | Comments Off on ‘The Russians’ Nationalist Coalition Founded in Moscow | Continued
Kasparov Asks Congress to Sanction Corrupt Russian Officials
Garry Kasparov called on US Congressional leaders to introduce visa restrictions against Russian officials who have committed human rights abuses and to repeal the Jackson-Vanik amendment.
5May2011 | R J | Comments Off on Kasparov Asks Congress to Sanction Corrupt Russian Officials | Continued
Russian Court Sanctions Arrest of Hermitage Executive Cherkasov (updated with corrections)
Moscow’s Tverskoy Court has sanctioned the arrest of one of deceased lawyer Sergei Magnitsky’s colleagues, Hermitage Capital Management executive Ivan Cherkasov. (Note: This article is corrected from earlier reports)
4May2011 | R J | Comments Off on Russian Court Sanctions Arrest of Hermitage Executive Cherkasov (updated with corrections) | Continued
Play Based on Magnitsky’s Death to Premiere in US
A play based on the death of Hermitage Capital lawyer Sergei Magnitsky is set to premier in Washington, DC on May 4, just as the Russian authorities announce they are seeking the arrest of Magnitsky’s colleague.
3May2011 | R J | Comments Off on Play Based on Magnitsky’s Death to Premiere in US | Continued