Other Russia
Russian Rights Commissioner Stands by the Other Russia
Vladimir Lukin, Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner, has spoken out against the way Moscow authorities handled a May 6th opposition demonstration.
May 15, 2008 | Continued
March of Dissent Scheduled for May 6th in Moscow
The Other Russia coalition will stage an opposition demonstration, known as a March of Dissent, on May 6th in Moscow. Around 2000 demonstrators are expected.
Apr 23, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Forces Meet to Discuss Unification
Opposition politicians from a variety of groups have met at a St. Petersburg conference, titled the “New Agenda For Liberal Forces,” to discuss new ways to collaborate.
Apr 5, 2008 | Continued
Russian Opposition Will Protest Before Medvedev Inauguration
Leaders of the Other Russia opposition coalition announced plans for Marches of Dissent in early May, and commented on the importance of a National Assembly to serve as an alternate parliament and give voice to shut-out political groups.
Mar 20, 2008 | Continued
The Other Russia Begins Work on Convening Its National Assembly
The Other Russia opposition coalition is calling on opposition activists of all stripes to join its National assembly and discuss the future of the political opposition in Russia.
Mar 13, 2008 | Continued
Thousands March in Moscow and St. Petersburg
Protesters took to the streets across Russia to speak out their discontent with Russia’s current political landscape. Dozens of activists and several prominent opposition leaders were arrested.
Mar 4, 2008 | Continued
Marches of Dissent Scheduled for March 3rd (Details)
The Other Russia Coalition will lead opposition demonstrations across Russia on March 3rd, the day after Russia’s presidential election. Up-to-date locations and details.
Feb 29, 2008 | Continued
Opposition Activist Revealed as FSB Agent
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has broken the law by infiltrating the United Civil Front party with a paid informant.
Feb 22, 2008 | Continued
The Other Russia Prepares Protests for March 3rd
The Other Russia opposition coalition will lead country-wide demonstrations on March 3rd, 2008, the day after Russia holds presidential elections.
Feb 1, 2008 | Continued
Putin Names Successor
In a surprise announcement, President Vladimir Putin expressed his support today for First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev as his successor to the presidency. With Putin’s endorsement, Medvedev is widely favored to win in the March 2008 presidential election. Putin commented that he has worked closely with Medvedev for 17 years. Reactions from the Russian opposition.
Dec 10, 2007 | Continued
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