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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​News about the struggle for democracy in Russia.​ Russia is not a functioning democracy.​ ​​​​​According to Freedom House, "limited political competition, assassination, and repression are used by dictator Vladimir Putin to maintain control". Also see our articles on Putin or on two of his public opponents Alexei Navalny and the punk band Pussy Riot.

Russia Is Europe’s Most Dangerous Country For Journalists

January 3, 2023 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Russia Is Europe's Most Dangerous Country For Journalists

2022 witnessed an increase in violence against journalists, especially in Russia, with many losing their lives for doing their job.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Dictatorships, Europe, Journalism and Free Speech, Russia, Ukraine

Russia To Block, Fine News Outlets For ‘False’ Reports On Military

September 23, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Russia To Block, Fine News Outlets For ‘False’ Reports On Military

Along with its military invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin has imposed stringent press censorship in Russia so as to control the war narrative.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Russia

Learning from Gorbachev’s Failures

September 11, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Learning from Gorbachev’s Failures

Gorbachev’s failed attempt to transform a massive system from within has generated different take-aways for different countries.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Election History, Russia

Russia Is Quietly Ramping Up Its Internet Censorship Machine

July 29, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Russia Is Quietly Ramping Up Its Internet Censorship Machine

Russian officials legally have the authority to block web access for millions of their citizens, including popular US social media sites.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Internet and Democracy, Russia

Vladimir Putin To Be Called ‘Ruler’ Of Russia

July 14, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Vladimir Putin To Be Called 'Ruler' Of Russia

Vladimir Putin should be referred to as Russia’s “ruler” rather than the country’s “president,” according to a pro-Kremlin party.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia

In Russia, The Arrests Are Spreading Quickly And Widely

July 8, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

In Russia, The Arrests Are Spreading Quickly And Widely

Moscow has increased repression and made more arrests in recent weeks as Putin seeks to control the narrative on the war in Ukraine.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia

Hundred New Laws Restricting Press Have Been Passed In Russia

July 4, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Hundred New Laws Restricting Press Have Been Passed In Russia

Russia’s relentless assault on basic freedoms, notably press freedom, has led to hundred new laws limiting press access there.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Journalism and Free Speech, Russia

Russia Tightens Legislation On ‘Foreign Agents’

July 1, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Russia Tightens Legislation On 'Foreign Agents'

The State Duma enacted a new law Wednesday that will make it simpler for the government to designate dissidents as “foreign agents.”

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia, Spying and Privacy

Navalny Appeal Rejected; Another Kremlin Critic Jailed

June 30, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Navalny Appeal Rejected; Another Kremlin Critic Jailed

In his appeal, Navalny said prison officials forbade his attorneys from bringing necessary equipment to a court hearing inside a prison.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Asia, Dictatorships, Russia

Inside The Luxury Russian Dacha Linked To Vladimir Putin

June 25, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Inside The Luxury Russian Dacha Linked To Vladimir Putin

Putin has publicly disclosed few and humble assets. However, leaked data and whistleblowing show that he may actually be very rich.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Russia, Vladimir Putin, Worldwide Corruption

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