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Omsk Deputy Detained for Supporting Dymovsky
An Omsk City Council deputy has been detained for his support of Aleksei Dymovsky, a former police major who recently launched a campaign to battle corruption in the Russian police.
13Jan2010 | R J | Comments Off on Omsk Deputy Detained for Supporting Dymovsky | Continued
Moscow Authorities Ban Rally for Slain Lawyer
Moscow city authorities have banned a memorial rally for a lawyer and a journalist, both murdered last January – a decision rights activists are saying has no basis.
12Jan2010 | R J | Comments Off on Moscow Authorities Ban Rally for Slain Lawyer | Continued
Opposition Blogger Cleared of Inciting Hatred Against Police
In an unprecedented decision, Russian blogger Dmitri Soloviev has been cleared of charges of inciting hatred against police after investigators found no evidence that any crime had actually occurred.
11Jan2010 | R J | Comments Off on Opposition Blogger Cleared of Inciting Hatred Against Police | Continued
The Other Russia: Year in Review
For Russia, 2009 was a year of continued contradictions laced with increased strife throughout Russian society. President Dmitri Medvedev spoke out against corruption and the importance of observing human rights, while oppositionists continued to suffer from unlawful detentions and overwhelming censorship. A series of high-profile incidents of police brutality lead to the most intense scrutiny […]
6Jan2010 | R J | Comments Off on The Other Russia: Year in Review | Continued
60 Detained in Moscow New Year’s Eve Protest (photos added)
At least 60 opposition protestors were detained on New Year’s Eve night in Moscow during a rally to promote the freedom of assembly, including 82-year old rights activist Lyudmila Alexeyeva, drawing scorn from the EU, the USA, and human rights organizations.
2Jan2010 | R J | Comments Off on 60 Detained in Moscow New Year’s Eve Protest (photos added) | Continued
Artist Detained in Moscow During Public Exhibition
An artist and activist was detained after opening a public exhibition of his paintings in central Moscow, marking yet another artist arrested in Russia while attempting to display his work.
30Dec2009 | R J | Comments Off on Artist Detained in Moscow During Public Exhibition | Continued
Report Lays Out Blame for Power Plant Explosion
A report detailing the causes of an August explosion at Russia’s biggest hydroelectric plant has cited systemic management and engineering problems as at fault for the incident that killed 75 workers.
29Dec2009 | R J | Comments Off on Report Lays Out Blame for Power Plant Explosion | Continued
Medvedev Sums Up the Year
In a year-end interview televised interview, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev answered questions concerning disputed regional elections, Garry Kasparov and the political opposition, and an “evil” judicial system.
28Dec2009 | R J | Comments Off on Medvedev Sums Up the Year | Continued
Fewer Russians Want Stalin-Like Leader
The number of Russians who want to see a leader like Stalin ruling their country is down significantly from a similar poll four years ago, but is still almost a full third of the population.
22Dec2009 | R J | Comments Off on Fewer Russians Want Stalin-Like Leader | Continued
Yabloko Bans Members From Other Political Groups
The liberal Yabloko party made a decision at their convention over the weekend to ban party members from participating in other political organizations, including the Other Russia, Solidarity, the United Civil Front, and numerous others.
21Dec2009 | R J | Comments Off on Yabloko Bans Members From Other Political Groups | Continued