All Posts Tagged With: "Sergei Udaltsov"

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March of Millions to Go On Despite Raids, Subpoenas

Organizers of a mass opposition march planned for June 12 promise it will go on as planned despite police raids on organizers’ apartments.

Jun 11, 2012 | Continued
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Police Harass Udaltsov on Route to Yaroslavl

Left Front leader Sergei Udaltsov was stopped on the way to an opposition meeting and accused of trafficking arms and narcotics before being cleared and issued an apology by police.

Apr 30, 2012 | Continued
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Medvedev Meets With Russian Opposition Leaders

Russian President Dmitri Medvedev held a meeting with several leaders of the non-systemic opposition on Monday to discuss political prisoners, reform of the country’s political system, and term limits for the post of president

Feb 20, 2012 | Continued
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Moscow Charges Opposition March Organizers

The city of Moscow is charging organizers of a mass opposition march for violating certain logistical protocols; march organizers dismiss the accusations as totally illegitimate.

Feb 12, 2012 | Continued
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Moscow Court Throws Out Udaltsov’s Complaint

A Moscow court has thrown out Sergei Udaltsov’s complaint that his jail sentence for disobeying police in December was illegal.

Jan 7, 2012 | Continued
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Rally Brings Attention to Russian Political Prisoners

Approximately 1000 Russians turned out for a rally in support of jailed oppositionist Sergei Udaltsov, with speakers trying to bring attention to the plight of political prisoners in the country.

Dec 29, 2011 | Continued
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Kasparov: Hold On, Sergei!

Garry Kasparov addresses jailed leftist opposition leader Sergei Udaltsov, who has been jailed under trumped-up charges and on a dry hunger strike since December 4.

Dec 28, 2011 | Continued
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Udaltsov Finally Hospitalized Despite Doctor’s Objections

In the midst of a hunger strike, Left Front leader Sergei Udaltsov was admitted to a Moscow hospital after initially being rejected, despite complaints of low blood sugar, heart pain, and “noises in his head.”

Oct 17, 2011 | Continued
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Russian Oppositionists Unite to Boycott Duma Elections

A group of prominent Russian oppositionists have joined together to sign a declaration pledging to boycott upcoming elections to the State Duma, which the majority of Russians believe will not be free or fair.

Oct 5, 2011 | Continued
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‘Day of Wrath’ Unshockingly Quashed by Police

More than thirty opposition protesters were arrested at Friday’s Day of Wrath protest in Moscow, as two of its three organizers sit out sentences for administrative arrest.

Aug 13, 2011 | Continued