All Posts Tagged With: "Eduard Limonov"

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Moscow Police Ordered to Step it Up Against Protesters

Oppositionists have obtained a letter by Moscow’s prosecutor general demanding that police arrest opposition organizers who voice their intent to hold unsanctioned rallies.

Nov 16, 2010 | Continued
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Veto on Rally Amendment ‘Surprising’ and ‘Cowardly’

The Russian president has vetoed a measure that would have hindered citizens’ right to free assembly, shocking both his supporters and opponents.

Nov 8, 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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‘Strategy 31′ Organizers at a Crossroads Over City Proposal

Moscow authorities say they’re willing to allow 800 people to take part in an opposition rally on October 31, but rally organizers disagree on whether to accept the proposal.

Oct 25, 2010 | Continued
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Upcoming ‘Strategy 31′ Rally Stripped of Sanction

The Moscow city authorities have reneged on their decision to allow an upcoming opposition rally, calling a request by organizers to allow more people to come to the event “a provocation.”

Oct 22, 2010 | Continued
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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
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Another Coalition Formed by Russian Oppositionists

Another group of Russian opposition leaders, long forced to work outside of the political system, have announced another new political coalition.

Sep 22, 2010 | Continued
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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
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‘Strategy 31′ to Continue Despite Ban, Construction

The Moscow government has announced that Triumfalnaya Square – the traditional rallying place of the Russian opposition – will be closed for construction starting in late August. Oppositionists plan to hold their rallies regardless.

Aug 17, 2010 | Continued
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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