All Posts Tagged With: "State Duma"

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Russian Parliament Severely Restricts Referendums (updated)

New legislation enacted by Russia’s State Duma limits what issues can be solved by national referendums. Critics believe this is the latest step to limit the ability of ordinary Russian citizens to participate in running their country.

Apr 8, 2008 | Continued
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Russian Opposition Will Protest Before Medvedev Inauguration

Leaders of the Other Russia opposition coalition announced plans for Marches of Dissent in early May, and commented on the importance of a National Assembly to serve as an alternate parliament and give voice to shut-out political groups.

Mar 20, 2008 | Continued
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Pranksters Slander Kommersant Newspaper

Unknown pranksters have changed all the toilet paper in Russia’s lower house of Parliament with rolls that bear the logo of the Kommersant newspaper. Analysts see it as a provocation, and believe that the pro-Kremlin Nashi youth group may be responsible.

Mar 7, 2008 | Continued
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Russia Moves to Limit Foreign Investment in Media, Internet

In what critics see as just one step toward control of the internet, a Russian draft law puts limits on foreign ownership of Russia’s media and internet providers.

Mar 6, 2008 | Continued