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Medvedev: Disputed Election Results Reflect Voter Preferences
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev claims that while the disputed results of recent elections should be looked at in court, they reflect voters’ sentiments and will not be annulled.
28Oct2009 | R J | Comments Off on Medvedev: Disputed Election Results Reflect Voter Preferences | Continued
Russia In the News: September 27, 2009
A roundup of news stories emerging from Russia.
1Oct2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russia In the News: September 27, 2009 | Continued
Russia In the News: September 13, 2009
A roundup of topical news stories from Russia.
14Sep2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russia In the News: September 13, 2009 | Continued
Russian Journalist Who Investigated Hydro Plant Explosion Attacked (updated)
An independent journalist who asked questions after the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydro plant disaster has been attacked in Abakan.
9Sep2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russian Journalist Who Investigated Hydro Plant Explosion Attacked (updated) | Continued
Remaining Russian Opposition Candidates Removed from Moscow Election
All seven candidates from the Solidarity Opposition Movement have been removed from the Moscow municipal election.
8Sep2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Remaining Russian Opposition Candidates Removed from Moscow Election | Continued
Russia in the News: September 6, 2009
A roundup of news stories emerging from Russia.
7Sep2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russia in the News: September 6, 2009 | Continued
Four Opposition Candidates Removed from Moscow Duma Election
City officials are barring the registration of opposition candidates in the Moscow municipal elections.
4Sep2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Four Opposition Candidates Removed from Moscow Duma Election | Continued
Russia in the News: August 31, 2009
A roundup of topical news stories from Russia.
1Sep2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russia in the News: August 31, 2009 | Continued
Growing Number of Russians Living in Poverty
The number of Russians living below the subsistence minimum rose for the first time since 2002, and unofficial estimates predict that over 40% of Russians are now struggling to make ends meet.
31Aug2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Growing Number of Russians Living in Poverty | Continued
Russia Still Far From Economic Recovery
As the global economy shows positive signs of recovery, Russia continues to lag behind.
29Aug2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russia Still Far From Economic Recovery | Continued