Russia dictatorship sees infighting violence as Putin control of local population is threatened
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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 Nationalist Opposition Rallies Against Dictatorship
Multiple factions including Russia Nationalist Opposition developed intent on ending dictatorship
New Moscow Clampdown Targets Democracy Activists
Oil dictatorship’s Moscow clampdown targets democratic opposition leaders reminiscent of Soviets
Famous Boxer Battles Ukraine Political Establishment
Can athletes build the viable political opposition Ukraine needs? World Famous Boxer Battles Ukraine Political Establishment in Support of Local Democracy
Dictatorship in Worst Russia Clampdown Since Communism
Pussy Riot activist told ‘confess or your children die’ in worst Russia clampdown since communism
Infamous Russia Gulag Prison for Pussy Riot Rock Band
Gulag Prison for Pussy Riot Band Members is Icon of Putin Dictatorship’s Increasing Repression
Russia Opposition Online Election Winners Released
Announcement of Russia opposition online election winners unveiled movement’s new leaders Monday
Russia Democracy Movement Gathering Strength, Organizing
Russia Democracy Movement and Other Foes of Vladimir Putin’s Dictatorship go online to elect leaders as Pussy Riot dissidents keep up fight for colleagues
Democracy Protest Leader Banned From Leaving Russia
Dictatorship Crackdown on Democracy Coalition as Protest Leader Banned From Leaving Russia
Dictatorship Puts Russia Protest Leader House Arrest
Leader of mass rallies and Russia protest leader house arrest under Putin’s order on Wednesday