Dissident and Pussy Riot Russia musician starts hunger strike in Siberian gulag in protest
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 Dissident Alexei Navalny Protests Stolen Election
Dissident and anti-regime blogger Alexei Navalny protests stolen election launching court battle
Obama Meets With Russia Civil Society Dissidents
Large meeting of Russia civil society, activists and dissidents greet Obama during G20 conference
Fraud Gave Win to Putin Ally Says Russia’s Navalny
Candidate and dictator opponent Alexei Navalny claims fraud gave win to Putin ally during election in Moscow that was almost certainly rigged against him
Thousands Protest Moscow Mayor Vote Fraud
Moscow mayor vote fraud means election was stolen from anti-regime dissident Alexei Navalny who is very popular in city
Navalny Demands Public Recount of Moscow Vote
Mayoral recount of Moscow vote handed to dictatorship crony instead of opposition’s Navalny
Moscow Election Stolen by Dictator’s Ally
Mayoral Moscow election stolen for dictator’s ally despite clear advantages for dissident Navalny
Dissident Leading Moscow Mayor Vote
Fierce opponent of dictator Vladimir Putin and dissident leading Moscow Mayor vote set to win
Dissident Could Win Mayor of Moscow Election
Vote has been hijacked by new front-runner and dictatorship opponent Alexei Navalny, and the dissident could win Mayor of Moscow if Putin stays out
Opposition Leader Navalny Holds Russia Rally
Alexei Navalny holds Russia rally in opposition to Putin dictatorship although he is no liberal