All Posts Tagged With: "Kommersant"

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Russia to Pay Nauru $50M to Recognize South Ossetia

Russia is reportedly planning to pay the diminutive island nation of Nauru tens of millions of dollars in aid for it to recognize South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states.

Dec 14, 2009 | Continued
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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
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Moscow Mayor Lashes Out at Kremlin Policies

In a sign that Russia’s economic crisis is leading regional leaders to question the Kremlin, Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov spoke out against federal economic policies.

Feb 18, 2009 | Continued
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Pro-Kremlin Party Will Hold Presidential Pep Rallies (updated)

United Russia, the Russian political party led by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, will stage street rallies to support the Russian authorities. The first such rally will take place on January 24th in Moscow.

Jan 22, 2009 | Continued
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Industrial Production Falling Sharply in Russia

Russian industrial production, a strong indicator of economic health, fell 8.7 percent in November. If the slowdown continues at the same pace, Russia will face a greater economic downturn than the 1998 financial crisis. A public opinion poll, meanwhile, showed that Russians were increasingly dissatisfied with authorities.

Dec 17, 2008 | Continued
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500 Thousand Russians Lose Their Jobs in November

According to the Ministry of Public Health and Social Development, at least 500 thousand Russians were laid off in November.

Dec 4, 2008 | Continued
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Russian GDP Drops .4 Percent in October

A slew of economic data revealed this week indicate that the Russian economy is heading deeper into crisis.

Nov 26, 2008 | Continued
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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
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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
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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