All Posts Tagged With: "elections"
European Parliament May Punish Russian Bureaucrats
Deputies from the European Parliament are saying that Russia should be treated like Belarus, where sanctions have already been placed against certain civil servants.
Apr 12, 2011 | Continued
Central Electoral Commission Looks to Regulate Social Media
Russia’s Central Electoral Commission is proposing a ban on “political agitation” on blogs and social media on the day before national elections; critics say the move is “stupid” and could lead to abuse.
Mar 18, 2011 | Continued
Rise in Electoral Violations Indicates Weak Ruling Party
Electoral monitors reported a sharp rise in electoral violations in Russia’s regional elections over the weekend, which analysts link to a general fall in United Russia’s ratings.
Mar 14, 2011 | Continued
Biden Meets With Russian Oppositionists & Rights Advocates
Russian human rights activists and opposition figures met with US Vice President Joe Biden to discuss civil rights violations, electoral fraud, and other issues plaguing Russian politics and society.
Mar 11, 2011 | Continued
Mascot of the Monarch’s Will
A nationwide vote for mascot of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi should have been a lighthearted affair, but instead has morphed into an Orwellian nightmare. The editorial team at Gazeta.ru explains. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Feb 28, 2011 | Continued
Posters for a Party of Swindlers and Thieves
With another round of regional elections coming up in March, renowned blogger Alexei Navalny is asking his readers to get out the vote for any party besides United Russia and has opened a poster contest to promote the campaign.
Feb 25, 2011 | 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
Other Russia to Form Official Political Party
The Other Russia opposition coalition plans to form its own political party to participate in upcoming parliamentary elections, but expects to face government interference to hinder the officially required federal registration.
Jun 29, 2010 | Continued
Electoral Commission Criticized for Double Standard
In the final days leading up to Russia’s March 14 regional elections, the Central Electoral Commission is banning Kremlin-loyal opposition party A Just Russia from picturing its own leader on a series of leaflets.
Mar 11, 2010 | Continued
Kasyanov Announces Opposition Coalition with Yabloko
Former Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov has announced an agreement to form a coalition between the People’s Democratic Union and Yabloko, while Yabloko leadership insists that negotiations are still ongoing.
Feb 18, 2010 | Continued
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