All Posts Tagged With: "Boris Nemtsov"
Thousands Protest in Petersburg, Nemtsov Baselessly Detained
More than seven thousand people protested against alleged fraudulent election results in St. Petersburg over the weekend, with Boris Nemtsov detained by police despite the protest being sanctioned by city authorities.
Dec 18, 2011 | Continued
Get Ready for Twelve More Years of President Putin
Putin announces his intent to run for Russian president in March 2012; current legislation would allow him to remain in that post until 2024.
Sep 24, 2011 | Continued
If You Can’t Vote For Everyone, Vote Against Them All
Russian oppositionists and public figures are calling for citizens to cross out their ballots during upcoming parliamentary elections to protest barriers that effectively ban oppositionists from running for office.
Aug 22, 2011 | Continued
Nemtsov Arrested Twice in St. Petersburg
Boris Nemtsov has been arrested twice this week for calling on St. Petersburg residents to vote against the local governor in a race that would allow her to become Speaker of the Federation Council.
Aug 16, 2011 | Continued
Russia Annuls Nemtsov Travel Ban After EU Condemnation
Russian authorities have taken an about-face on a travel ban for two leading oppositionists after a European Parliament resolution harshly condemned the measure.
Jul 7, 2011 | Continued
Two Thousand Rally for PARNAS in Moscow (photos)
Approximately two thousand opposition activists rallied in Moscow on Saturday to protest the Justice Ministry’s denial of registration to a new opposition party.
Jun 25, 2011 | Continued
Opposition Leaders Plan Mass Protest Following Registration Denial
Leaders of the People’s Freedom Party, which was denied registration by Russian authorities this week, say they are planning a large-scale protest to united opposition forces against the political monopoly currently ruling Russia.
Jun 23, 2011 | Continued
Russian Police Keep it Up With ‘Strategy 31′ Arrests (updated)
Opposition activists across Russia held rallies in defense of free assembly on Tuesday, with dozens detained in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other cities.
May 31, 2011 | Continued
Kasparov: Current Regime Will Never Step Down as Result of Elections
Opposition leaders from the Solidarity movement met in Moscow over the weekend to discuss protests, policies, and plans for the future.
Apr 25, 2011 | Continued
Posner Fails to Invite Oppositionists on TV
Television host Vladimir Posner promised to invite leading oppositionists onto his show in March, but that deadline is now fully passed and no such invitations have been made.
Apr 6, 2011 | Continued
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