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October 17, 2013

Navalny Wins One Battle, Loses Another

Here’s some key perspectives from the American press on yesterday’s surprising Alexei Navalny verdict – consensus suggests that a strong electoral campaign has brought Navalny the recognition he needed in order to remain safe, bu...
October 17, 2013

Navalny Wins One Battle, Loses Another

Here’s some key perspectives from the American press on yesterday’s surprising Alexei Navalny verdict – consensus suggests that a strong electoral campaign has brought Navalny the recognition he needed in order to remain safe, bu...
October 17, 2013

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

TODAY: Navalny walks free, but barred from political life; U.S. slams Dutch diplomat attack, Merkel unhappy with Greenpeace arrests; Brazil’s $1 billion in arms; rights council proposes amnesty; Pussy Riot calls for Sochi boycott; Biryulyovo riots...
October 17, 2013

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

TODAY: Navalny walks free, but barred from political life; U.S. slams Dutch diplomat attack, Merkel unhappy with Greenpeace arrests; Brazil’s $1 billion in arms; rights council proposes amnesty; Pussy Riot calls for Sochi boycott; Biryulyovo riots...
October 16, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 16, 2013

TODAY: Azeri detained over Biryulyovo murder; Ukraine relations likely to suffer after EU deal; Czech Republic warns against rocking the boat; polypropylene factory opens; Navalny verdict expected; Rosneft moves in on China; gay swimmer compliment...
October 16, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 16, 2013

TODAY: Azeri detained over Biryulyovo murder; Ukraine relations likely to suffer after EU deal; Czech Republic warns against rocking the boat; polypropylene factory opens; Navalny verdict expected; Rosneft moves in on China; gay swimmer compliment...
October 15, 2013

The Problem of ‘Anomie’ in Russia

Very interesting article from Olga Filina on the threat posed by profound political apathy in Russia, and how it changes a society: One of the consequences of anomie is the creation of “private” morals that apply to certain groups, who then refuse...
October 15, 2013

The Problem of ‘Anomie’ in Russia

Very interesting article from Olga Filina on the threat posed by profound political apathy in Russia, and how it changes a society: One of the consequences of anomie is the creation of “private” morals that apply to certain groups, who then refuse...
October 15, 2013

The Madness of Dissent

In a disturbing imitation of Soviet practices, one of the Bolotnaya Square protesters, Mikhail Kosenko, was recently sentenced by a court to be committed against his will for punitive psychiatric care, with the clear message being sent to any othe...
October 15, 2013

The Madness of Dissent

In a disturbing imitation of Soviet practices, one of the Bolotnaya Square protesters, Mikhail Kosenko, was recently sentenced by a court to be committed against his will for punitive psychiatric care, with the clear message being sent to any othe...