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Justice Ministry to Control Which NPOs are “Russian”
The Ministry of Justice has introduced an amendment that would control which non-profit organizations would be allowed to use “Russia” in their titles.
18Dec2009 | R J | Comments Off on Justice Ministry to Control Which NPOs are “Russian” | Continued
Aushev’s Widow Hospitalized After Assassination Attempt
The widow of slain Ingush oppositionist Maksharip Aushev has been hospitalized after an assassination attempt that killed her mother and brother, and hospitalized a second brother.
17Dec2009 | R J | Comments Off on Aushev’s Widow Hospitalized After Assassination Attempt | Continued
Russian Legislator Attempts to Ban Swearing
A Russian legislator has proposed a measure that would ban the use of profanity throughout the country.
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‘Russia for the Russians’ Polarizes Population
According to a new poll, the idea of a “Russia for the Russians” is increasingly polarizing Russian society in a time of increased concern over immigration and rising nationalism.
16Dec2009 | R J | Comments Off on ‘Russia for the Russians’ Polarizes Population | Continued
Izvestia Gets Court Warning Against “Extremism”
The newspaper Izvestia has been issued a warning from the Moscow city prosecutor for publishing “extremist” material in an article by United Russia member Sergei Markov.
15Dec2009 | R J | Comments Off on Izvestia Gets Court Warning Against “Extremism” | Continued
Russia to Pay Nauru $50M to Recognize South Ossetia
Russia is reportedly planning to pay the diminutive island nation of Nauru tens of millions of dollars in aid for it to recognize South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states.
14Dec2009 | R J | Comments Off on Russia to Pay Nauru $50M to Recognize South Ossetia | Continued
Solidarity Marks its First Anniversary
The opposition political movement Solidarity marked its first anniversary on Sunday during a session to discuss its successes over the past year and plans for the future.
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Constitution Day Marked with Mock Funerals, Arrests
Activists marked the sixteenth anniversary of Russia’s constitution throughout Moscow on Saturday, holding mock funerals and demanding the government to obey the nation’s governing document.
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Murder of Ingush Oppositionist Ruled “Accidental”
An Ingush court has ruled that the murder of oppositionist Magomed Yevloyev was caused by a police officer’s “carelessness.” Relatives and human rights groups insist that the murder was premeditated and plan to appeal to the European Court of Human Rights.
11Dec2009 | R J | Comments Off on Murder of Ingush Oppositionist Ruled “Accidental” | Continued
Kasparov: My Vision of the New Russia
In a recent interview with Yezhednevny Zhurnal, Kasparov discusses the goals of Russia’s united political opposition, the importance of Russia’s integration into Europe, and the futility of Medvedev’s plans for modernization. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org
10Dec2009 | R J | Comments Off on Kasparov: My Vision of the New Russia | Continued