All Posts Tagged With: "Boris Nemtsov"
Finding the Good in Times of Crisis
The Grani.ru online newspaper asked prominent figures within the Russian opposition to search for some good from the current economic crisis, both for the country and themselves personally. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Dec 31, 2008 | Continued
Russian Democrats Unite in New Anti-Kremlin Movement
Garry Kasparov and other members of the Russian opposition met Friday and Saturday, finalizing a new movement which aims to peacefully dismantle what they describe as the illegitimate regime currently ruling Russia.
Dec 14, 2008 | Continued
Russian Democratic Forces Meet in Moscow
Around 350 politicians, activists and public figures gathered in Moscow Sunday to discuss the future of liberal democracy in Russia.
Nov 25, 2008 | Continued
Nemtsov and Milov: Russia Needs a Unified Democratic Force
In an open letter, Boris Nemtsov and Vladimir Milov discuss the dissolution of the Union of Right Forces (SPS), calling on its members to leave a political party set to become a Kremlin marionette, and work on forming a unified democratic movement instead.
Oct 2, 2008 | Continued
Experts Comment on the Russian Market’s Downward Spiral
Russian experts were asked for their take on the consequences of Russia’s crashing stock market for the country’s economic and political future. Translation by theotherrussia.org
Sep 18, 2008 | Continued
Today’s Russia After Putin’s Years in Office
A long and thoroughly researched report on the results of Putin’s time in office has been published in Moscow. Its authors, Boris Nemtsov and Vladimir Milov, take a hard look at the outcomes of Putin’s tenure on Russia as a whole.
Feb 24, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Discusses New Partnership
Russia’s liberal opposition may join together and form a new democratic movement. The new group plans to represent the mutual goals of all participants, and not party principles.
Jan 27, 2008 | Continued
Another Candidate –Nemtsov– Quits Presidential Race
Boris Nemtsov, a prominent opposition leader and presidential candidate, has stepped out of the presidential race. An editorial from Gazeta.ru explores the move, and the importance of a functioning opposition.
Jan 4, 2008 | Continued
Soviet Dissident Bukovsky Barred From Presidential Race
Russia’s Central Electoral Commission has denied registration for Vladimir Bukovsky, a well-known Soviet Dissident and writer.
Dec 23, 2007 | Continued
Union of Right Forces Party Nearing Bankruptcy
Russia’s liberal Union of Right Forces political party is selling off assets to pay for its electoral campaign, and is on the brink of bankruptcy. The primary reason is a low percentage of votes in the December 2nd State Duma election, which the party believes was falsified.
Dec 16, 2007 | Continued