All Posts Tagged With: "Boris Nemtsov"
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
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
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
Reactions to the Dismissal of Mayor Luzhkov
Russian oppositionists and analysts react to President Dmitri Medvedev’s decision to fire Moscow’s long-time mayor, Yury Luzhkov. Exclusive translations by theotherrussia.org
Sep 29, 2010 | Continued
Opposition Leaders Announce New Coalition
A group of Russia’s leading opposition politicians have announced the creation of a new political coalition meant to participate in upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections.
Sep 16, 2010 | Continued
Russia’s State-Run Media Descends Upon Luzhkov (video)
An unprecedented media attack by Russian federal television lambasted Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov over the weekend; though he plans to sue for defamation, Kremlin sources say his fate will be clear within the week.
Sep 13, 2010 | Continued
100 Detained at Largest Ever ‘Strategy 31’ Rally
Approximately 100 participants of the largest-ever Strategy 31 in defense of free assembly rally were detained by police in Moscow on Tuesday, with other rallies held throughout Russia and Europe.
Aug 31, 2010 | Continued
Ponomarev & Shneyder Sentenced to Three Days Arrest
Lev Ponomarev and Mikhail Shneyder have both been sentenced to three days of administrative arrest following an unsanctioned march over the weekend in commemoration of Russia’s National Flag Day.
Aug 26, 2010 | Continued
Ousting of Governor ‘First Serious Opposition Victory’
United Russia has decided that the highly unpopular Kaliningrad Governor Georgy Boos will not be running for re-election.
Aug 18, 2010 | Continued
100 Detained, Many Beaten in Moscow ‘Strategy 31’ Rally
Scores of opposition activists have been detained at the latest Strategy 31 rally in defense of the right to free assembly in Russia.
Jul 31, 2010 | Continued