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Medvedev: Red Square is No Place For Opposition
Russian president Dmitri Medvedev believes the Russian opposition can “say whatever they want” and “can turn up for rally anywhere.” Medvedev’s words and a caustic response from opposition leader Garry Kasparov.
4Mar2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Medvedev: Red Square is No Place For Opposition | Continued
Kremlin Party Sweeps Regional Elections
The pro-Kremlin United Russia party predictably won a majority in Russian regional elections Sunday. Still, the party of power showed signs of weakening, according to the GOLOS voter rights group.
3Mar2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Kremlin Party Sweeps Regional Elections | Continued
Russians Don’t Believe Medvedev Has Power
According to surveys by the Levada Center pollster, only 12 percent of Russians think President Dmitri Medvedev actually wields power in the country.
27Feb2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russians Don’t Believe Medvedev Has Power | Continued
Kasparov – Farewell to Illusions
Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov discusses the myths of the state created by Vladimir Putin, as well as myths about the opposition. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org
26Feb2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Kasparov – Farewell to Illusions | Continued
Chechnya Still Lacks Political Closure -Rights Group
February 23rd marked World Chechnya Day, which solemnly commemorates Joseph Stalin’s mass deportation of Chechens to Siberia in 1944. In an open letter, the Chechnya Peace Forum joined with public figures to call for free and fair elections as a way to bring closure to the troubled republic.
24Feb2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Chechnya Still Lacks Political Closure -Rights Group | Continued
Russian Opposition Rally Draws Unexpected Crowds in Moscow
More than twice the number of expected participants came out to an opposition rally sponsored by the Russian Solidarity movement Saturday.
22Feb2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russian Opposition Rally Draws Unexpected Crowds in Moscow | Continued
Russian Government Mishandling the Crisis- Report
A new report released by two leading Russian experts argues that Vladimir Putin’s Government will be unable to pull Russia out of the economic crisis, and calls on authorities to resign.
20Feb2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russian Government Mishandling the Crisis- Report | Continued
Chechnya Strictly Limits Alcohol Sales
Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov has limited sales of hard alcohol in the North Caucasus republic to just two hours a day.
19Feb2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Chechnya Strictly Limits Alcohol Sales | Continued
Russian Opposition to Hold Day of Dissent on March 12th
The Russian opposition will hold a Day of Dissent in Moscow and other cities on March 12th 2009.
18Feb2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Russian Opposition to Hold Day of Dissent on March 12th | Continued
Moscow Mayor Lashes Out at Kremlin Policies
In a sign that Russia’s economic crisis is leading regional leaders to question the Kremlin, Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov spoke out against federal economic policies.
18Feb2009 | Danila | Comments Off on Moscow Mayor Lashes Out at Kremlin Policies | Continued