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August 29, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 29, 2012

TODAY: Solidarity report alleges Putin’s life of luxury drives his grip on power; church and state partnership is rooted in history; Osipova’s sentence is double that requested by prosecutors; human rights council criticises Pussy Riot verdict; re...
August 28, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 28, 2012

TODAY: Taisiya Osipova jailed for eight years; Navalny’s family’s factory is raided; Chirikova, dogged by opposition, continues her bid to run for Khimki Mayor; Pussy Riot lawyer appeals conviction; Gudkov trades accusations with United Russia; un...
August 27, 2012

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

TODAY: Kasparov acquitted, releases statement and ‘falsified’ police reports; Pussy Riot members flee Russia; activists chainsaw wooden crosses; intelligence service to monitor blogs and influence opinion; Ukrainian President seeks Russian support...
August 27, 2012

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

TODAY: Kasparov acquitted, releases statement and ‘falsified’ police reports; Pussy Riot members flee Russia; activists chainsaw wooden crosses; intelligence service to monitor blogs and influence opinion; Ukrainian President seeks Russian support...
August 24, 2012

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

TODAY: Yabloko backs Chirikova for Khimki Mayor; Russia’s rights ombudsman will challenge Pussy Riot sentence; protesters face jail for May 6 action; Chubais focusing on importing R&D; Ukraine asserts energy independence from Russia with Skifs...
August 23, 2012

RA’s Daily News Blast – August 23, 2012

TODAY: Lawmakers want to strip Central Bank powers; Putin’s high-ranking dismissals; new Krasnodar floods; Khimki suspect arrested in Spain; WTO accession pros and cons; Osipova case will receive new evidence; ConocoPhilips sells stake in joint ve...
August 23, 2012

RA’s Daily News Blast – August 23, 2012

TODAY: Lawmakers want to strip Central Bank powers; Putin’s high-ranking dismissals; new Krasnodar floods; Khimki suspect arrested in Spain; WTO accession pros and cons; Osipova case will receive new evidence; ConocoPhilips sells stake in joint ve...
August 22, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 22, 2012

TODAY: Russia enters WTO; on verge of securing oil deal with Syria, Russia promises the former will not use chemical weapons; Putin pumps diesel industry, Gazprom’s exports plummet?  Think-tank says Kremlin is grooming Politburo 2.0; Pussy Riot to...
August 22, 2012

Anti-Capitalist Capitalists

Not sure how much credibility Pussy Riot will be left with in the radical art world that they claim to be a part of, if this story turns out to be true…. “Pussy Riot” is being trademarked to prevent outsiders from profiting from or tarnishin...
August 14, 2012

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – August 14, 2012

TODAY: Internet blacklist to remain secret; public see Orthodox Church’s political influence increasing; Pussy Riot artist must pay fine; opposition to hold online vote to find a leader; activists seek asylum in Ukraine; Rosneft responsible for mo...