Deep polarization in march demanding Ukraine-EU pact follows decision shunning access to EU markets
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.
Putin Dictatorship Rewriting Russia’s History Textbooks
Control of history education is key for any country and dictatorship under Putin plans centralized (and de-sanitized) rewriting Russia’s history textbooks
Protests Seek Russia Release of 30 Greenpeace Activists
Thirty Greenpeace activists remain in Russia jails despite increasing condemnation internationally
Supporting Russian LGBT Rights Through Sport
Russia’s world class (and government financed) athletic community has shown supporting Russian LGBT rights through rise of new generation of athletes
Paul McCartney Vs. Vladimir Putin: Greenpeace Smackdown!
Superstar Beatle Paul McCartney calls for release of detained activists of Greenpeace held in Russia dictatorship prisons amid worldwide outcry
Human Rights Council: China, Russia, Cuba, Saudi Arabia
Human Rights Council: China once again enlisted among many that render body useless and divided
Losing Time to Implement Ukraine EU Entry Reforms
Demands of necessary Ukraine EU entry reforms face test in chaotic Parliament of giant country
Greenpeace Activists Charged with Piracy, Sent to St. Petersburg
Russia’s increasing clampdown on protester’s rights such as Greenpeace makes the nation one of the most hostile countries to free press and political dissidents.
Fears for Safety of Jailed Russia Dissident Musician
Concerns over safety of jailed Russia dissident musician from Pussy Riot lost within gulag system
Dissident’s Plea to End Russian House Arrest Rejected
Democracy supporter remains confined for activism after state refusal to end Russian house arrest