Russia

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...
October 15, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 15, 2013

TODAY: Anti-migrant riots lead to over 1,000 worker arrests, Navalny proposes visa platform; Russia opens own criminal case against Uralkali CEO; Putin proud of arms record; Browder case thrown out of UK court; further Greenpeace activist denied b...
October 15, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 15, 2013

TODAY: Anti-migrant riots lead to over 1,000 worker arrests, Navalny proposes visa platform; Russia opens own criminal case against Uralkali CEO; Putin proud of arms record; Browder case thrown out of UK court; further Greenpeace activist denied b...
October 14, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 14, 2013

TODAY: Lawmakers put out by Nobel Prize winner; hundreds arrested at anti-migrants riots in Moscow; 67 arrested at gay rights demo in St Petersburg; Tolokonnikova alleges ‘information blockade’; Greenpeace bail request denied; Uralkali CEO charges...
October 14, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 14, 2013

TODAY: Lawmakers put out by Nobel Prize winner; hundreds arrested at anti-migrants riots in Moscow; 67 arrested at gay rights demo in St Petersburg; Tolokonnikova alleges ‘information blockade’; Greenpeace bail request denied; Uralkali CEO charges...
October 10, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 10, 2013

TODAY: New charges pending for Greenpeace activists; Putin submits proposal to dissolve Supreme Arbitration Court; next year’s Olympics ‘could flop’; Netherlands apologises as Russia threatens to extend embargo; IMF says economy out of ideas; mass...
October 10, 2013

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Oct 10, 2013

TODAY: New charges pending for Greenpeace activists; Putin submits proposal to dissolve Supreme Arbitration Court; next year’s Olympics ‘could flop’; Netherlands apologises as Russia threatens to extend embargo; IMF says economy out of ideas; mass...