All Posts Tagged With: "Garry Kasparov"
Putin Gives Go-Ahead to Show Kasparov, Nemtsov on TV
In a surprising break from tradition, Vladimir Putin has apparently given the go-ahead to prominent TV host Vladimir Posner to bring opposition figures such as Garry Kasparov and Boris Nemtsov on television.
Feb 5, 2011 | Continued
Without Dispute: Medvedev As Putin’s Consigliere
Opposition leader Garry Kasparov explains how the Putin regime has transformed the stereotypical metaphor of “the Russian government is run by the mafia” into bona fide reality.
Feb 3, 2011 | Continued
Russia 2010: Another Step Towards Catastrophe?
Opposition leader Garry Kasparov offers his analysis of the past year in politics, warning that the Russian government is creeping more and more towards full-fledged fascism just as the population is beginning to come together in meaningful political protest.
Jan 11, 2011 | Continued
Kasparov: Gov’t Officials Will Answer For Their Crimes
As Russian oppositionists continue to sit out jail sentences received after the latest Strategy 31 rally, Garry Kasparov warns that the state officials involved in such corrupt and unlawful arrests and convictions will, at some point, have to answer for their crimes.
Jan 5, 2011 | Continued
Medvedev Contrasts Putin in Year-End Interview
Dmitri Medvedev discussed the role of the opposition, the quality of Russian television, the second case against Mikhail Khodorkovsky, and a host of other issues in a televised year-end interview.
Dec 26, 2010 | Continued
Kasparov, Nemtsov & Yashin on Moscow’s Ethnic Riots
Joint statement by Garry Kasparov, Boris Nemtsov, and Ilya Yashin regarding the ethnic violence in Moscow.
Dec 15, 2010 | Continued
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
Russians Hold Memorials for Politkovskaya’s Death
Four years later after her unsolved murder, Russians continue to mourn Novaya Gazeta journalist Anna Politkovskaya.
Oct 7, 2010 | Continued
Solidarity May Join New Opposition Coalition
Solidarity co-founder Garry Kasparov said that the movement may join with the newly-formed coalition For Russia Without Tyranny or Corruption, but no definitive decision will be made until the end of the year.
Oct 4, 2010 | Continued
Kasparov: Putin ‘Doomed to Stay’ President of Russia
In an interview with the British magazine Standpoint, Garry Kasparov discusses chess politics, his insights into Russia’s nefarious ruling elite, and the opposition’s ongoing efforts to make the country truly democratic.
Sep 30, 2010 | Continued