All Posts Tagged With: "United Russia"
Pro-Kremlin Party Will Hold Presidential Pep Rallies (updated)
United Russia, the Russian political party led by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, will stage street rallies to support the Russian authorities. The first such rally will take place on January 24th in Moscow.
Jan 22, 2009 | Continued
Putin to Head United Russia Party
Outgoing President Vladimir Putin has accepted the leadership of the pro-Kremlin United Russia party, in a move experts say may completely change the nature of the political system in Russia.
Apr 16, 2008 | Continued
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
United Russia Youth Movement Will Be Reorganized
The “Young Guard”, the youth wing of the United Russia party, will be reorganized in the near future. This makes the group the second pro-Kremlin youth group to be restructured in the past month.
Feb 16, 2008 | Continued
Leading pro-Kremlin Youth Activist Quits in Protest
Alexei Radov, a top representative of the pro-Kremlin Youth Guard movement, has walked away from the organization in protest. Radov criticized the group, saying that it had turned into an “ugly monster.”
Jan 21, 2008 | Continued