Belarus dictatorship allies and supporters revealed in new set of playing cards and website that are using transparency to subvert secretive regime
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.
Russia Journalists Call for Greenpeace Activist’s Release
Russia rebuffs journalists call for Greenpeace activist’s release held in jails somewhere unknown
Russia Holding Political Prisoners in Psychiatric Hospitals
Holding political prisoners in psychiatric hospitals was favorite tool of Russia’s Soviet Union
Russian Punk Band Member Ends Hunger Strike
Russian Punk Band Member: A member of the Russian punk band group Pussy Riot has ended her hunger strike in opposition to the conditions of the prison that she is being held in
Russia Dictatorship Target of Worldwide Greenpeace Protest
Russia detainment of activists sparks making dictatorship target of worldwide Greenpeace protest
Ukraine Boxer is Opposition Powerhouse
Ukraine Boxer is Opposition Powerhouse: Ukraine boxer politician strikes out at Russia-supporting President as opposition seeks unity candidate
Jailed Musician From Pussy Riot Ends Her Hunger Strike
Imprisoned musician of Pussy Riot ends her hunger strike deep in Russia modern gulag prison system
Opposition Set on Unified Ukraine Presidential Ticket
Standing behind a single opposition candidate, a unified Ukraine Presidential ticket would be big opportunity to gain more representation in coming vote
Jailed Russia Musician Hospitalized in Hunger Strike
Dissident from Pussy Riot, a jailed Russia musician hospitalized amid her ongoing hunger strike
Jailed Russia Musician Moved to Hospital Amid Hunger Strike
A hunger strike continues as Russia musician moved to hospital in protest at prison detention