All Posts Tagged With: "Boris Gryzlov"
Duma Bill Would Ban Reproducing ‘Statements by Terrorists’ (updated)
Amidst public criticism of the Kremlin’s failure to prevent terrorist attacks, a new law adopted by the Russian State Duma will ban the media from reproducing any statements whatsoever issued by anyone deemed to be a terrorist.
Apr 5, 2010 | Continued
Gryzlov: Terrorism Prevents Russia From Banning the Death Penalty
Russian State Duma Speaker Boris Gryzlov said on Tuesday that the country would not officially abolish the death penalty because of the continued existence of terrorist threats.
Mar 23, 2010 | Continued
Protests Gaining Visibility, Attracting More Russians
As thousands of Russians get ready for an upcoming series of massive protests throughout the country, a new poll indicates that such protests are gaining higher visibility and attracting more people to take part.
Mar 19, 2010 | Continued
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
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
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
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