All Posts Tagged With: "Moscow"
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
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
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
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
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
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