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The Makings of a Second Russian-Georgian War?
As the first anniversary of Russia’s war with Georgia approaches, the area is showing signs that violence may flare up once again. Journalist Yuri Simonyan discusses the deteriorating situation in South Ossetia for the Nezavisimaya Gazeta newspaper.
3Aug2009 | Danila | Comments Off on The Makings of a Second Russian-Georgian War? | Continued
Russian Opposition Leader: I Was Followed
Boris Nemtsov, a leader of the Solidarity democratic movement, found a tracking device attached to his car. Nemtsov is leading the Solidarity campaign to the Moscow City Duma in October.
28Jul2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russian Opposition Leader: I Was Followed | Continued
Attacks on Russian Rights Leaders Continue
Violent attacks against Russia’s leading human rights activists continued this week, as one leader was found dead and another was shot in the face and seriously injured.
27Jul2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Attacks on Russian Rights Leaders Continue | Continued
Former Russian PM Reveals Putin’s Campaign Against Tycoon
Former Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov revealed a closed-door discussion he had with former Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the decision to target oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
21Jul2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Former Russian PM Reveals Putin’s Campaign Against Tycoon | Continued
Latynina on Russian Rights Activist’s Tragic Murder
Commentator Yulia Latynina speaks at length about the murder of rights activist Natalya Estemirova in Chechnya, and is incredulous that an official investigation will find her killers.
20Jul2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Latynina on Russian Rights Activist’s Tragic Murder | Continued
Russia Lagging Behind in Infrastructure, Modernization – Inozemtsev
Economic expert Vladimir Inozemtsev argues that Russia cannot modernize without a renewed infrastructure, which is being limited by corruption and an inept government. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
17Jul2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russia Lagging Behind in Infrastructure, Modernization – Inozemtsev | Continued
Russian Police Prepare to Keep Tabs on the Public
In an effort to stave off public protest associated with the worsening economic situation in Russia, the country’s Ministry of Internal Affairs will create special regional task forces to keep track of public attitudes.
15Jul2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russian Police Prepare to Keep Tabs on the Public | Continued
Moscow Residents Must Stand Up For Themselves – Analyst
Oleg Kozyrev comments on the importance of the upcoming Moscow City Duma elections, set to take place in October. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
14Jul2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Moscow Residents Must Stand Up For Themselves – Analyst | Continued
Medvedev Visits Contested South Ossetia Region
Russian President Dmitri Medvedev arrived in South Ossetia Friday for a working visit, and reiterated Russian commitment to creating an independent South Ossetian state.
13Jul2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Medvedev Visits Contested South Ossetia Region | Continued
Russian Media Spin Roundup: July 9th
Coverage of the Russian media: TV channel cuts Putin character from South Park Broadcast. Russia Today waxes on the “mystery” of the Russian opposition. Russian deputy reinterprets Obama’s words on Georgia. Imagined agreement over oil prices at the G8 summit.
9Jul2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russian Media Spin Roundup: July 9th | Continued