All Posts Tagged With: "Boris Gryzlov"

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Russia Becomes Last to Ratify Strasbourg Protocol

The Russian State Duma has become the last member country to ratify a protocol to reform the European Court of Human Rights after a three year delay, a decision analysts are saying is likely political.

Jan 15, 2010 | Continued
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Plans Die for Duma Committee to Monitor Elections

Plans to create an electoral monitoring committee in the Russian State Duma have been dumped in favor of plans for a committee under the purview of the president.

Nov 16, 2009 | Continued
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Suspect Confesses to Murder of Russian Lawyer

Police have detained two suspects in the January murder of lawyer Stanislav Markelov in Moscow, one of whom has issued a confession.

Nov 5, 2009 | Continued
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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.

Oct 28, 2009 | Continued