All Posts Tagged With: "Kommersant"

post thumbnail

Judge Admits she was Pressured by the Kremlin

For the first time, the leadership of Russia’s judicial system have admitted that they receive direct pressure from the presidential administration.

May 14, 2008 | Continued
post thumbnail

Pranksters Slander Kommersant Newspaper

Unknown pranksters have changed all the toilet paper in Russia’s lower house of Parliament with rolls that bear the logo of the Kommersant newspaper. Analysts see it as a provocation, and believe that the pro-Kremlin Nashi youth group may be responsible.

Mar 7, 2008 | Continued
post thumbnail

Kremlin Slims Down Nashi Youth Movement

The Nashi (Ours) youth movement, a nationalist and pro-Kremlin organization, is cutting back on its operations, and closing many of its offices. Experts believe the Kremlin simply has no further urgent need of the frequently violent, militaristic youth army.

Jan 30, 2008 | Continued
post thumbnail

Kasparov on Voronezh: “If this is a democracy, let us march”

We present the exclusive personal recounting of Other Russia leader Garry Kasparov on the May 29 March of Dissent that took place in the Russian city of Voronezh in the southwest. Kommersant has a small photo gallery so you can experience the mood, if not the “atmosphere of OMON” in the air.
I must say that […]

May 31, 2007 | Continued