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Garry Kasparov Arrested and Beaten by Police
Opposition leader Garry Kasparov was arrested, beaten, and absurdly accused of biting a police officer outside of the courthouse where the guilty verdict in the Pussy Riot case was announced today.
17Aug2012 | R J | Comments Off on Garry Kasparov Arrested and Beaten by Police | Continued
Other Russia Activist Threatened by FSB in Recruit Attempt
A member of the Other Russia party says he was threatened with deportation, problems with his job, and the possibility of losing his family if he didn’t become an FSB informant.
16Aug2012 | R J | Comments Off on Other Russia Activist Threatened by FSB in Recruit Attempt | Continued
Three-Fourths of Russians Want the Church Out of Politics
New polling results show that fewer and fewer Russian citizens trust the Russian Orthodox Church, and a vast majority feel that the church should stay out of politics.
14Aug2012 | R J | Comments Off on Three-Fourths of Russians Want the Church Out of Politics | Continued
Pro-Pussy Riot Activist Arrested at Poet Birthday Celebration
An activist was arrested for unfurling a banner in support of Pussy Riot during what was billed as a non-political gathering to celebrate the birthday of the Kazakh poet who has come to symbolize the Russian Occupy movement.
10Aug2012 | R J | Comments Off on Pro-Pussy Riot Activist Arrested at Poet Birthday Celebration | Continued
Limonov, Kosyakin Refuse to Pay ‘Strategy 31’ Fines
Two prominent Russian oppositionists have been fined for violating rally regulations according to a new law that severely increased respective penalties; neither can afford to pay them.
9Aug2012 | R J | Comments Off on Limonov, Kosyakin Refuse to Pay ‘Strategy 31’ Fines | Continued
Putin Signs Internet Blacklist Law
A new law signed today by Vladimir Putin marks a step towards introducing censorship of the Russian internet.
30Jul2012 | R J | Comments Off on Putin Signs Internet Blacklist Law | Continued
Kasparov: The Humanization of Stalinist Justice
In his latest op-ed, opposition leader Garry Kasparov provides an insightful look at how Putin has adapted Stalin’s justice system into the monotonous conviction-spewing behemoth that it is today.
27Jul2012 | R J | Comments Off on Kasparov: The Humanization of Stalinist Justice | Continued
Pussy Riot Releases Letter From Jail
The three arrested members of Russian punk group Pussy Riot have released a letter thanking their supporters and calling both sides to respectful dialogue.
26Jul2012 | R J | Comments Off on Pussy Riot Releases Letter From Jail | Continued
Abolishing Activity
The editorial team at Gazeta.ru issues a warning to the Russian government that continuing to pressure civil society could lead to a growth in more extremist forces who, unlike the ones the state is now persecuting, are indisposed to compromise.
23Jul2012 | R J | Comments Off on Abolishing Activity | Continued
Part of their Repertory
Satirist Victor Shenderovich discusses an ironic but all too representative instance of corruption within the Russian government, and issues a warning to politicians who think their impunity will last forever.
19Jul2012 | R J | Comments Off on Part of their Repertory | Continued