All Posts Tagged With: "racism"

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Kasparov, Nemtsov & Yashin on Moscow’s Ethnic Riots

Joint statement by Garry Kasparov, Boris Nemtsov, and Ilya Yashin regarding the ethnic violence in Moscow.

Dec 15, 2010 | Continued
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Protest for Slain Football Fan Sparks Ultranationalist Violence

Racially-charged riots erupted in Moscow and St. Petersburg over the weekend, with football fans and radical nationalists chanting “Russia for the Russians” and violently assaulting anyone with North Caucasian characteristics.

Dec 13, 2010 | Continued
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Russian Police Launch Manhunt for ‘Primorskie Partisans’

Police have launched a massive search for the so-called “Primorskie Partisans,” a group that has spoken out against police corruption and in late May began a series of physical attacks on police officers.

Jun 10, 2010 | Continued
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Slain Moscow Judge is a Lesson for Russian Gov’t

The editorial team at Gazeta.ru explains why the Russian government needs to pay special attention to the shooting this week of Judge Eduard Chuvashov, known for prosecuting violent ultranationalists.

Apr 14, 2010 | Continued