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Photo-Journalist Sues Russian TV Channel Over Deceptive Documentary
One Russian photographer is filing suit against Russian TV Channel One, which deceptively used one of his photos in a documentary criticizing the Western media.
26Aug2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Photo-Journalist Sues Russian TV Channel Over Deceptive Documentary | Continued
Russia in the News: August 25, 2009
Theotherrussia.org provides a glimpse into the topical news stories emerging from Russia.
25Aug2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russia in the News: August 25, 2009 | Continued
When the News Isn’t Reported
Journalist Vitaly Portnikov comments on the disaster at the Sayano–Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station, relating the media clampdown surrounding the accident. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org
25Aug2009 | Danila | Comments Off on When the News Isn’t Reported | Continued
Russia in the News: August 19, 2009
A roundup of topical news stories from Russia.
19Aug2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russia in the News: August 19, 2009 | Continued
Putin Suggests State Should Set Housing Prices
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced Friday that the State should play a greater role in setting prices for housing.
14Aug2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Putin Suggests State Should Set Housing Prices | Continued
Other Russia Response to US House Committee Hearing
Other Russia press release response to the July 28 US House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing on US-Russia relations and the testimony of Obama administration officials.
14Aug2009 | Mig Greengard | Comments Off on Other Russia Response to US House Committee Hearing | Continued
Russian Rights Leaders Urge Authorities to Defend Activists
The Moscow Helsinki Group has released a statement on the tragic murders of Zarema Sadulaeva and her husband Umar Dzhabrailov, pledging to fight for justice. Translation by theotherrussia.org.
12Aug2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russian Rights Leaders Urge Authorities to Defend Activists | Continued
In Economic Indicators, Russia Lags Behind Its Neighbors
Russia is behind the rest of the former USSR in terms of economic decline, inflation, and income decline, argues analyst Mikhail Sergeyev.
7Aug2009 | Danila | Comments Off on In Economic Indicators, Russia Lags Behind Its Neighbors | Continued
In 10 Years of Putin, Russia Lost a Decade – Analyst
Writing for the Moscow Times newspaper, political analyst Yevgeny Kiselyov examines Vladimir Putin’s legacy.
6Aug2009 | Danila | Comments Off on In 10 Years of Putin, Russia Lost a Decade – Analyst | Continued
Russia Plans to Create Armed Teenage Militias
The Nashi youth movement plans to recruit 100,000 disaffected youths into volunteer militias, arm them with handguns, and put them on Russia’s streets.
5Aug2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russia Plans to Create Armed Teenage Militias | Continued