Patriot Park is the physical manifestation of aggressive patriotism added to a cult of personality centered on Vladimir Putin, both popular in Russia lately. It was opened by President Putin himself last year.
Russia articles on Democracy Chronicles
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.
What’s Behind Oliver Stone’s Vladimir Putin Relationship?
Oliver Stone’s own extended interview with Putin is forthcoming next week on Showtime
Video and Podcast Discussions About the Russian Voting Cyberattack
Russia’s hacking of the American voting system is being revealed as more invasive than previously believed
Trump Versus Putin: Molding Reality
Does Russia spy on the United States? Absolutely. Am I defending Putin as a guy who wears a halo? Absolutely not. Does the United States spy on Russia? Of course; we even spy on our allies as we admitted.
Senator: Russian Election Hack ‘Much Broader’ Than Intercept Story
Russia’s attack on the American elections system is “much broader than has been reported so far”
Before the Election, Voting Software Firm Was Hacked by Russia
Russian military intelligence launched a cyberattack on a U.S. voting systems manufacturer
Russia Denies Trying To Hack American Voting Equipment
The Kremlin has dismissed allegations that its intelligence services sought to hack U.S. voting equipment
NSA Report Hints Russia May Have Hacked Voting System
Russia attempted to cyberattack a U.S. voting software supplier and more than 100 local election officials
My Idea of Extreme Politics is Your Normal
One person’s extreme is another’s normal. If I were to have a conversation about religion with large numbers of people in America, some would consider me extreme for being an Atheist and for being a Socialist.
Porn Website Posts Putin Critic’s Film After Russia Bans It
PornHub uploaded a documentary critical of top Russian officials after a court ruled against its creator