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The Degradation of Putin’s Dictatorship
In a column for Yezhednevny Zhurnal, former Yeltsin aid and specialist in political corruption Georgy Satarov discusses the current regression of Putin’s dictatorial regime and provides advice – and hope – for opposition protesters. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
19Jun2012 | R J | Comments Off on The Degradation of Putin’s Dictatorship | Continued
Kasparov: My Role in Politics is a Global One
The Daily Beast interviews Garry Kasparov about the current anti-governmental protests in Russia and the future of his role in the protest movement.
18Jun2012 | R J | Comments Off on Kasparov: My Role in Politics is a Global One | Continued
Sobchak Demands Return of Confiscated Cash
Lawyers for Ksenia Sobchak are demanding that federal investigators return 1.5 million euros that were confiscated from her apartment in a raid, which they say was “absolutely illegal.”
14Jun2012 | R J | Comments Off on Sobchak Demands Return of Confiscated Cash | Continued
Another Novaya Gazeta Journalist’s Life Threatened
A scandal has erupted over accusations that the head of Russia’s Investigative Committee led a Novaya Gazeta editor into the forest and made a threat against his life.
13Jun2012 | R J | Comments Off on Another Novaya Gazeta Journalist’s Life Threatened | Continued
Tens of Thousands Protest Across Russia
An estimated 200 thousand protesters came out into the streets of Moscow in the largest opposition rally in recent years; solidarity protests were held throughout the country.
12Jun2012 | R J | Comments Off on Tens of Thousands Protest Across Russia | Continued
March of Millions to Go On Despite Raids, Subpoenas
Organizers of a mass opposition march planned for June 12 promise it will go on as planned despite police raids on organizers’ apartments.
11Jun2012 | R J | Comments Off on March of Millions to Go On Despite Raids, Subpoenas | Continued
Russian Parliament Rams Through Tough Protest Bill
The Russian parliament has passed tough new legislation against protesters despite attempts to filibuster the process; Gazeta.ru presents an infographic explaining the voting process.
6Jun2012 | R J | Comments Off on Russian Parliament Rams Through Tough Protest Bill | Continued
Dozens Arrested at State Duma Protest
Moscow police have arrested dozens of activists protesting against a law that would severely restrict the rights of opposition protesters.
5Jun2012 | R J | Comments Off on Dozens Arrested at State Duma Protest | Continued
Navalny Ordered to Pay 30K Rubles to Deputy for ‘Moral Harm’
A Moscow court has ordered Aleksei Navalny to pay 30 thousand rubles as moral compensation to a United Russia deputy who felt insulted when the blogger said that members of the party were either swindlers or thieves.
4Jun2012 | R J | Comments Off on Navalny Ordered to Pay 30K Rubles to Deputy for ‘Moral Harm’ | Continued
United Russia Announces ‘Party School’ for Young Leaders
United Russia has announced the founding of a “party school” to teach “promising young people” party ideology, psychology, electoral campaign technology and other subjects to supposedly help raise party competitiveness and revive the party in general.
1Jun2012 | R J | Comments Off on United Russia Announces ‘Party School’ for Young Leaders | Continued