All Posts Tagged With: "Moscow"
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
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
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
The Other Russia Begins Work on Convening Its National Assembly
The Other Russia opposition coalition is calling on opposition activists of all stripes to join its National assembly and discuss the future of the political opposition in Russia.
Mar 13, 2008 | Continued
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
Thousands March in Moscow and St. Petersburg
Protesters took to the streets across Russia to speak out their discontent with Russia’s current political landscape. Dozens of activists and several prominent opposition leaders were arrested.
Mar 4, 2008 | Continued
Moscow Workers Pressured to Vote
In an apparent effort to increase turnout, employees of Moscow companies are being forced to vote in Russia’s presidential election.
Feb 29, 2008 | Continued
Marches of Dissent Scheduled for March 3rd (Details)
The Other Russia Coalition will lead opposition demonstrations across Russia on March 3rd, the day after Russia’s presidential election. Up-to-date locations and details.
Feb 29, 2008 | Continued
Hate Killings Shake Moscow’s Ethnic Communities
Ethnic communities in Moscow are nearing a state of crisis after a recent wave of attacks on dark-skinned people. The city has seen six fatal attacks in the past week.
Feb 22, 2008 | Continued
The Other Russia Prepares Protests for March 3rd
The Other Russia opposition coalition will lead country-wide demonstrations on March 3rd, 2008, the day after Russia holds presidential elections.
Feb 1, 2008 | Continued
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