All Posts Tagged With: "Marches of Dissent"
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
Russian Opposition Joins May Day Festivities
An opposition demonstration in St. Petersburg has ended with a celebratory rally and rock-concert.
May 1, 2008 | Continued
Instigators Try to Sabotage Opposition March in Russia
In an apparent attempt to undermine both the Russian opposition and the gay rights movement, unknown provocateurs are reportedly paying students to pose as gay activists during an opposition demonstration.
May 1, 2008 | Continued
Rock Singer Assaulted in St. Petersburg
Andrei Vasilyev, the front-man of a local rock group, was attacked in what he believes was a retaliation for his role in the Russian opposition.
Apr 27, 2008 | Continued
March of Dissent Scheduled for May 6th in Moscow
The Other Russia coalition will stage an opposition demonstration, known as a March of Dissent, on May 6th in Moscow. Around 2000 demonstrators are expected.
Apr 23, 2008 | Continued
Rock Musicians Barred from Russian Television
Two rock musicians have been shuttered from Russian national television in a move that may be connected with the singers’ political leanings.
Apr 22, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Will Protest Before Medvedev Inauguration
Leaders of the Other Russia opposition coalition announced plans for Marches of Dissent in early May, and commented on the importance of a National Assembly to serve as an alternate parliament and give voice to shut-out political groups.
Mar 20, 2008 | Continued
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