All Posts Tagged With: "Seliger"

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Kremlin Summer Camp to Expand Overseas

Organizers from Russia’s agency for youth affairs are planning to hold the notorious Seliger summer camp in Europe and the US in an attempt to rally support from Russian émigrés for projects in the motherland and to influence foreign policy towards Russia.

Dec 27, 2012 | Continued
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Duma Deputy Alleges Police Jammed Cell Phones at Opposition Forum

A State Duma deputy infuriated with alleged cell phone jamming by police at an opposition forum has filed an official inquiry demanding an explanation from Russia’s Internal Ministry; the ministry denies any involvement.

Jun 21, 2011 | Continued
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Russia 2010: Another Step Towards Catastrophe?

Opposition leader Garry Kasparov offers his analysis of the past year in politics, warning that the Russian government is creeping more and more towards full-fledged fascism just as the population is beginning to come together in meaningful political protest.

Jan 11, 2011 | Continued
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Pro-Kremlin Youth Equate Rights Leaders with Nazis

An outdoor installation set up by a pro-Kremlin youth group depicting Russian civil rights leaders as Nazis has drawn derision and outrage from within Russian civil society.

Jul 28, 2010 | Continued