RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – May 30, 2013

By Citizen M | Published: May 30, 2013

TODAY: Open Government will continue to work with Guriyev, thought to have fled over Khodorkovsky investigation; Pussy Riot convictions upheld; Moscow Mayor is anti-migrant workers, Zhirinovsky is anti-homosexuality; Rosneft cuts off local refiners; Russia teaming up with Latin America; Lavrov criticises E.U. Syria move as Assad confirms receipt of missiles; wrestling, Larry King.  Prime Minister […]

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RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Jan 17, 2013

By Citizen M | Published: January 17, 2013

TODAY: Medvedev wants 5% yearly growth, ministers suggest it isn’t possible; Maria Alyokhina loses appeal; Pussy Riot priest loses post; Ryabykh detained in fraud case; Konovalov’s opposition to NGO law; court overstated Khodorkovsky laundering figures; U.S. court fines Russia over Jewish books. Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev pressed the Cabinet to ensure ‘sustainable economic growth of […]

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Sticky Stagnation: Russia’s Economy in 2013

By Robert Amsterdam | Published: December 28, 2012

The following is an English translation of an article by economist Oleg Biklemishev published in Novaya Gazeta which outlines some of the main economic challenges Russia is facing headed into 2013. Sticky Stagnation 2012 The system is not ready for development Year 2012 is becoming economic history. After a month or two, the experts will […]

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RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 24, 2012

By Citizen M | Published: October 24, 2012

TODAY: Ukraine filed a missing person report for Leonid Razvozzhayev; Duma expands legal definition of treason; E.U. court orders compensation for ex-Yukos security chief; analysis of Rosneft’s acquisition of TNK-BP, Vekselberg now richest man in Russia; Poland blocking Russian investments, disappearing watches. Charges were filed against opposition member Leonid Razvozzhayev yesterday for plotting mass riots, […]

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The Rules to the Justice Game

By Citizen M | Published: August 17, 2012

In anticipation of this morning’s verdict in the Pussy Riot trial, The New Times conducted an investigation into the judges that have presided over the trial thus far, including Marina Syrova, the Khamovnichesky district court judge who will read out the Pussy Riot verdict.  They uncovered some disturbing facts. 1.  Of the 180 verdicts issued […]

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RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 2, 2012

By Citizen M | Published: August 2, 2012

TODAY: Pussy Riot’s call for extra time on charges rejected, British politicians add their support to the cause; Putin to watch judo, discuss Syria with Cameron in London; President sees flaws in NATO Afghanistan withdrawal plans; deputies push foreign property ban; Gudkov faces scrutiny; BP and Rosneft experience second quarter turbulence; farmers and the WTO.  […]

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RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – July 27, 2012

By Citizen M | Published: July 27, 2012

TODAY: Activists protest in Moscow against rally-related detentions; Navalny calls Bastrykin a ‘foreign agent’; Sobchak money will not be returned; Olympics committee head slams Lukashenko ban; harvest forecasts will suffer; Russian journalist barred from embassy over Magnitsky Act; international tribunal orders return of Yukos investment to Spanish company. Hundreds of opposition supporters (the police say […]

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