All Posts Tagged With: "Boris Nemtsov"

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Medvedev Orders Terrorists to be ‘Destroyed On Sight’

President Medvedev admits that terrorism is a long-term problem for Russia, and opposition leader Boris Nemtsov elaborates on the real extent – and actual causes – of the problem.

Jan 25, 2011 | Continued
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Nemtsov: ‘There is a Terrible Illness in Our Country’

The last of a group of jailed oppositionist leaders were released over the weekend, and are saying that the government’s actions speak to growing reperssion and even “facism” on the part of the authorities.

Jan 18, 2011 | Continued
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Kasparov: Gov’t Officials Will Answer For Their Crimes

As Russian oppositionists continue to sit out jail sentences received after the latest Strategy 31 rally, Garry Kasparov warns that the state officials involved in such corrupt and unlawful arrests and convictions will, at some point, have to answer for their crimes.

Jan 5, 2011 | Continued
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Nashi, Police Hinder Protests in Support of Jailed Oppositionists

Activists protesting the jail sentences of four Strategy 31 participants are being arrested despite the legality of their protests; the US State Department has come out strongly against the sentences as well.

Jan 4, 2011 | Continued
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Nemtsov, Yashin, Limonov in Jail After New Year’s Eve Rally

Several prominent opposition leaders have been sentenced to jail time and hundreds more arrested following a night of Strategy 31 rallies held in more than 70 Russian cities on New Year’s Eve.

Jan 2, 2011 | Continued
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Kasparov, Nemtsov & Yashin on Moscow’s Ethnic Riots

Joint statement by Garry Kasparov, Boris Nemtsov, and Ilya Yashin regarding the ethnic violence in Moscow.

Dec 15, 2010 | Continued
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Dual ‘Strategy 31′ Rallies Held in Moscow (video)

Strategy 31 protests were held throughout Russia on Sunday, with a rift between organizers in Moscow making for an unusual series of events.

Nov 1, 2010 | Continued
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A Political Mess

With the emergence of a new Russian opposition coalition that intends participate in upcoming elections for president, United Civil Front leader Garry Kasparov discusses why the new organization could do more harm than good. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.

Oct 27, 2010 | Continued
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Publisher Picks Up Opposition Report on Luzhkov

One of Russia’s largest publishing houses is releasing a hardcover version of ‘Luzhkov. Results,’ a report by opposition leaders that harshly criticizes the former mayor.

Oct 12, 2010 | Continued
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United Russia Sweeps Elections Amidst Massive Fraud

Watchdog groups and oppositionists cite massive electoral violations as Kremlin-backed candidates sweep Sunday’s regional elections in Russia.

Oct 11, 2010 | Continued