All Posts Tagged With: "Marches of Dissent"
Putin Makes Heavily Qualified Defense of Right to Protest
Vladimir Putin has at once called on Russia’s local governments to grant oppositionists their right to protest and assured all parties involved that he has no way of ensuring that this could actually happen.
May 31, 2010 | Continued
Russian Police Press University to Expel Students Who Protested
Moscow police are pressing one Russian university to take action against students who protested against the government.
Jan 28, 2009 | Continued
Opposition Protests Will Go On Despite Ban, Interference
Wide-scale opposition protests, known as Marches of Dissent, will take place in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities, despite bans and stiff pressure from authorities.
Dec 13, 2008 | Continued
Moscow, St. Petersburg Authorities Move to Curb Opposition Protests
Authorities in Moscow and St. Petersburg have refused to give permits to the Other Russia opposition coalition, which plans to hold Marches of Dissent on December 14th.
Dec 5, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Protests Set for December 14th
On December 14th, the Other Russia opposition coalition will hold large-scale protests known as “Marches of Dissent” in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Nov 17, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Plans Protest for December
Russia’s democratic opposition will hold a protest in Moscow at the start of December, in part to mark the year anniversary of the largely illegitimate Parliamentary elections of December 2, 2007.
Oct 22, 2008 | Continued
Russian Rights Commissioner Stands by the Other Russia
Vladimir Lukin, Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner, has spoken out against the way Moscow authorities handled a May 6th opposition demonstration.
May 15, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Activists Remain Behind Bars
A group of activists detained before a May 6th opposition rally remain imprisoned. The group includes Oleg Kozlovsky, the leader of the Oborona (Defense) Movement.
May 12, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Cancel Mass-Protest
Organizers of a Moscow opposition demonstration known as a March of Dissent have cancelled the protest at the last minute for fear of violence on the part of authorities. Meanwhile, police are arresting citizens arriving at the event’s planned location.
May 6, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Prepares for Moscow Protest
Organizers of the March of Dissent in Moscow have worked out an agreement with local law enforcement, and are now waiting for a response from the Mayor’s office regarding the May 6th opposition demonstration.
May 6, 2008 | Continued