All Posts Tagged With: "Eduard Limonov"
50 Detained in Moscow Opposition Rally; Alexeyeva Violently Attacked
Approximately 50 activists were detained Wednesday evening on Moscow’s Triumfalnaya Square in the opposition’s most recent rally in defense of the constitutional right to freedom of assembly.
Apr 1, 2010 | Continued
Beeline Blocks Access to Opposition Websites
Prominent rights advocate Evgeny Arkhipov says that the meaning of extremism in Russia has expanded to include dissent, citing Friday’s news that a telecommunications firm is blocking access to opposition websites.
Feb 8, 2010 | Continued
160 Detained at Freedom of Assembly Rally
Police detained approximately 160 people in a rally in defense of the constitutional right to freedom of assembly on Sunday evening in central Moscow.
Jan 31, 2010 | Continued
Kasparov: My Vision of the New Russia
In a recent interview with Yezhednevny Zhurnal, Kasparov discusses the goals of Russia’s united political opposition, the importance of Russia’s integration into Europe, and the futility of Medvedev’s plans for modernization. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org
Dec 10, 2009 | Continued
Moscow Mayor to Get $17K in Libel Case
In his most recent defamation lawsuit, Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov has been awarded 500 thousand rubles (about $17,000) for libel on the part of opposition politician Boris Nemtsov.
Nov 30, 2009 | Continued
Internal Memo Indicts Police of Illegal Detentions
A high-level police memo ordering officers to disrupt a series of lawful protests has been obtained by opposition activists in Moscow, targeted for their calls to release arrested political activist Eduard Limonov.
Nov 18, 2009 | Continued
Russian Opposition Activist Tortured by Police
A Russian opposition activist claims he was abducted and tortured by police on the day of a planned rally in the Russian city of Voronezh.
Nov 3, 2009 | Continued
70 Oppositionists Detained in Moscow Rally
Approximately 70 people were arrested and many beaten in Moscow at rally Saturday in defense of the constitutional right to freedom of assembly.
Nov 1, 2009 | Continued
Russian Opposition Leader’s Car Bombed
A car belonging to Russian opposition leader Eduard Limonov exploded in flames Saturday when a driver turned the key in the ignition. Ten minutes later, Limonov received a telephone threat.
Jun 1, 2009 | Continued
Day of Protest Marked Around Russia
Thousands took part in anti-government protests across Russia Saturday. In Moscow, preliminary reports said around 50 people were arrested.
Jan 31, 2009 | Continued