All Posts Tagged With: "Sergei Mitrokhin"

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Dozens Arrested at State Duma Protest

Moscow police have arrested dozens of activists protesting against a law that would severely restrict the rights of opposition protesters.

Jun 5, 2012 | Continued
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Oppositionists Compare Elections to ‘Swimming in Hydrochloric Acid’

Regional elections will be held in Russia’s regions this weekend, and opposition party leaders are warning that gross electoral violations are already underway.

Oct 8, 2010 | Continued
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Stalin Controversies Abound in Victory Day Run-Up

Human rights advocates are voicing outrage at a St. Petersburg city bus covered with a gigantic picture of Josef Stalin, while oppositionists in Moscow ask the president to officially denounce the Soviet dictator.

May 6, 2010 | Continued
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Thousands of Russians Turn Out for May Day Rallies

Thousands of Russians held protests and marches throughout the country on Saturday during May Day celebrations. A number of opposition leaders were detained and some rallies were banned outright.

May 3, 2010 | Continued
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Kasyanov Announces Opposition Coalition with Yabloko

Former Prime Minister Mikhail Kasyanov has announced an agreement to form a coalition between the People’s Democratic Union and Yabloko, while Yabloko leadership insists that negotiations are still ongoing.

Feb 18, 2010 | Continued
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Anger at Putin Flares in Irkutsk and Samara

Russians called for Prime Minister Putin to step down in two large but unrelated protests over the weekend, following a trend set by a massive anti-governmental rally in Kaliningrad in late January.

Feb 16, 2010 | Continued
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600 Participate in Memorial March for Slain Lawyer

Approximately 600 people turned out for a memorial march and rally for slain lawyer Stanislav Markelov and journalist Anastasia Baburova in Moscow on Tuesday, marking a year since their deaths.

Jan 19, 2010 | Continued
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Yabloko Bans Members From Other Political Groups

The liberal Yabloko party made a decision at their convention over the weekend to ban party members from participating in other political organizations, including the Other Russia, Solidarity, the United Civil Front, and numerous others.

Dec 21, 2009 | Continued
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Medvedev’s Speech Promotes Change, Lacks Practicality

In his second ever state of the nation address, President Medvedev stressed the importance of change, but was critisized for lacking viability.

Nov 13, 2009 | Continued
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Medvedev: Disputed Election Results Reflect Voter Preferences

Russian President Dmitri Medvedev claims that while the disputed results of recent elections should be looked at in court, they reflect voters’ sentiments and will not be annulled.

Oct 28, 2009 | Continued