Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny said Tuesday that his main spokespeople were arrested
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Lessons on the minimum wage from Ancient Greek democracy
The paradox of ancient Greek democracy is that the freedom and rights of citizens depended on the subjugation
Thousands Take Part in Nationwide Russian ‘Voters Strike’
Several thousand people braved sub-zero temperatures in cities across Russia to protest lack of competition in election
Nationwide Russian Protest Against Putin as Top Critic Arrested
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s most prominent critic has been arrested on the day of nationwide protests against the leader’s bid to stay in office for at least another six years. Anti-corruption blogger Alexey Navalny mobilized two waves of protests in dozens of cities last year, incensed at the reported wealth of government officials under Putin’s […]
Russian Ban of Stalin Satire is Part of New Wave of Censorship
Russians have taken to social media to ridicule the state for their decision to ban British satire
Belarus blocks popular opposition website Charter 97
Former Soviet republic Belarus has blocked a top opposition website for spreading “illegal” content, the information ministry said Thursday. The website of Charter 97, founded by opposition politician Andrei Sannikov who ran against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in 2010, went down on Wednesday evening. The information ministry said a decision was taken to “limit access” […]
Russia’s Navalny Takes Putin to European Rights Court
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has taken his feud with President Vladimir Putin to Europe’s highest rights court
New NGO Law Has Devastated Russian Civil Society Groups
Russia tightened its so-called “foreign agent” law last month to target overseas media operating in the country. It means the government can require media outlets to state that they are “foreign agents.” They also have to submit to intensive scrutiny of staffing and financing. Voice of America is among the media organizations to receive such […]
Chechnya’s last rights group feels heat from strongman Kadyrov
A recent arson attack on Russian rights group Memorial and the arrest of its Chechnya head are the latest steps by Chechen authorities to quash dissent as strongman Ramzan Kadyrov’s influence continues to grow, activists and observers told AFP. It has become “practically impossible” for rights workers to do their job in the region, said […]
Putin Campaign Websites Reserved For Every Year Until 2048
The Russian government has purchased the domains including Putin2036.ru, Putin2042.ru and Putin2048.ru