All Posts Tagged With: "Repression"
The Other Russia: Year in Review
TheOtherRussia.org presents a year-end review of significant events in 2009 from Russia’s political opposition, including issues of censorship, police brutality, state-sponsored violence, the economy, and the work of the political opposition.
Jan 6, 2010 | Continued
60 Detained in Moscow New Year’s Eve Protest (photos added)
At least 60 opposition protestors were detained on New Year’s Eve night in Moscow during a rally to promote the freedom of assembly, including 82-year old rights activist Lyudmila Alexeyeva, drawing scorn from the EU, the USA, and human rights organizations.
Jan 2, 2010 | Continued
Fewer Russians Want Stalin-Like Leader
The number of Russians who want to see a leader like Stalin ruling their country is down significantly from a similar poll four years ago, but is still almost a full third of the population.
Dec 22, 2009 | Continued
Case Against Historian Elicits Public Outcry
The case involves a Russian historian whose research archives were seized by police out of fear that he was planning to distribute the information abroad.
Nov 7, 2009 | Continued
Slain Ingush Activist Warned of His Own Murder
A prominent Ingush human rights activist slain on October 25 had warned that any attempt on his life should be considered the work of government security forces.
Oct 29, 2009 | Continued
New Web Portal Documents Repression
The Other Russia coalition has partnered with human rights organizations and Russian NGOs to launch a new internet database titled “The Chronicles of Persecution.”
Dec 27, 2007 | Continued
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