All Posts Tagged With: "Moscow"

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Day-Care Centers Losing their Buildings in Russia

Children’s rights activists described an alarming situation where private companies are evicting day-cares and schools and using their buildings for commercial ventures.

May 13, 2008 | Continued
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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
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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
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Kidnappers Try to Nab Son of Russian Opposition Leader

Unknown youths have attempted to kidnap the son of Eduard Limonov, a leader of the banned National Bolshevik Party and The Other Russia coalition.

May 2, 2008 | Continued
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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
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Gay Pride Parade Banned in Moscow

For the third year in a row, the Moscow mayor’s office has decided to ban any attempts at a gay rights parade in Russia’s capital, saying authorities would respond “in a decisive and uncompromising manner.”

Apr 25, 2008 | Continued
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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
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Yabloko Youth Leader Arrested in Moscow

Ivan Bolshakov, the leader of the Yabloko youth wing in Moscow, has been arrested and charged in Moscow. Bolshakov, who already faces charges of “beating a militsiya officer,” is now accused of falsifying signatures during his campaign to the Moscow Public Assembly.

Apr 9, 2008 | Continued
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7 Opposition Activists Sentenced in Russia

The Tagansky District Court in Moscow has sentenced seven opposition activists to jail terms ranging from 1 ½ to 2 ½ years.

Mar 25, 2008 | Continued
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Journalist and Media Chief Murdered in Russia

In two cases that may or may not be connected, two media workers have been murdered in Moscow and Makhachkala, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan.

Mar 21, 2008 | Continued