All Posts Tagged With: "St. Petersburg"

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Russian Opposition Joins May Day Festivities

An opposition demonstration in St. Petersburg has ended with a celebratory rally and rock-concert.

May 1, 2008 | Continued
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Rock Singer Assaulted in St. Petersburg

Andrei Vasilyev, the front-man of a local rock group, was attacked in what he believes was a retaliation for his role in the Russian opposition.

Apr 27, 2008 | Continued
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Russian Opposition Forces Meet to Discuss Unification

Opposition politicians from a variety of groups have met at a St. Petersburg conference, titled the “New Agenda For Liberal Forces,” to discuss new ways to collaborate.

Apr 5, 2008 | Continued
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Yabloko Leader Released From Incarceration

Maxim Reznik, the leader of the St. Petersburg branch of the liberal Yabloko party, has been freed from the pre-trial detention center where he spent 17 days.

Mar 22, 2008 | Continued
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The Other Russia Begins Work on Convening Its National Assembly

The Other Russia opposition coalition is calling on opposition activists of all stripes to join its National assembly and discuss the future of the political opposition in Russia.

Mar 13, 2008 | Continued
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Academics Protest Closure of European University at St. Petersburg

A group of prominent Russian academics have written an open letter in support of the University, which has been closed for a month for what many believe to be political reasons.

Mar 11, 2008 | Continued
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Yabloko Leader Jailed for Two Months

Maxim Reznik, the St. Petersburg leader of the Yabloko party, has been arrested and sentenced to two months of provisional detention for what supporters call fabricated charges.

Mar 5, 2008 | Continued
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Thousands March in Moscow and St. Petersburg

Protesters took to the streets across Russia to speak out their discontent with Russia’s current political landscape. Dozens of activists and several prominent opposition leaders were arrested.

Mar 4, 2008 | Continued
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Marches of Dissent Scheduled for March 3rd (Details)

The Other Russia Coalition will lead opposition demonstrations across Russia on March 3rd, the day after Russia’s presidential election. Up-to-date locations and details.

Feb 29, 2008 | Continued
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Voters Lured With Pies and Cheerleaders in St. Petersburg

The administration of the Petrovsky Municipal District in St. Petersburg has hatched a plan to bring voters to Sunday’s presidential election.

Feb 27, 2008 | Continued
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