All Posts Tagged With: "Kaliningrad"
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 | ContinuedThousands of Russians Turn Out for May Day Rallies
Thousands of Russians held protests and marches throughout the country on Saturday during May Day celebrations. A number of opposition leaders were detained and some rallies were banned outright.
May 3, 2010 | ContinuedDay of Protest Held in Cities Throughout Russia
Fewer protesters than organizers had expected turned out at opposition protests across Russia on Saturday, as regional authorities took a variety of measures to keep people off the streets.
Mar 21, 2010 | ContinuedProtests Gaining Visibility, Attracting More Russians
As thousands of Russians get ready for an upcoming series of massive protests throughout the country, a new poll indicates that such protests are gaining higher visibility and attracting more people to take part.
Mar 19, 2010 | ContinuedKaliningrad Rally Organizers Form New Coalition
Leaders from a variety of opposition groups that took part in a recent massive rally in Kaliningrad have formed a new coalition intent on ending the political monopoly held by United Russia.
Mar 4, 2010 | ContinuedAnger at Putin Flares in Irkutsk and Samara
Russians called for Prime Minister Putin to step down in two large but unrelated protests over the weekend, following a trend set by a massive anti-governmental rally in Kaliningrad in late January.
Feb 16, 2010 | ContinuedKaliningrad Governor Renegs on Opposition Meeting
After a massive prompted Kaliningrad Governor Georgy Boos to call a meeting with opposition leaders, the event was postponed on Wednesday evening – the governor’s second cancellation in under two weeks.
Feb 11, 2010 | ContinuedPutin to United Russia: No False Promises
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has issued a warning to United Russia party leaders that they cannot make false promises to voters and must learn how to better communicate with the public.
Feb 6, 2010 | Continued12 Thousand Car Owners Demand Putin’s Resignation
An estimated 12 thousand auto owners rallied in Kaliningrad on Saturday, demanding lower tariffs and the resignation of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin.
Jan 30, 2010 | ContinuedRussia Considers Siting Nuclear Arms in Kaliningrad
Russia may locate precision-guided weapons in Kaliningrad, the Western enclave region which borders Poland, in response to an American missile defense system in Eastern Europe. Nuclear arms deployment also remains on the table.
Sep 7, 2008 | Continued