Russia

April 29, 2011

Libya & the Balance of Power

The Telegraph has published a piece by Russian reporter Vladislav Vorobyov on his experiences during a trip to Cairo last month.  Vorobyov’s article is important, and sheds some light on Russia’s persistent and loud denunciation o...
April 29, 2011

RA’s Daily Russian News Blast – April 29, 2011

TODAY: Markelov/Baburova suspects convicted; Kashin defamation case opens; various groups schedule May Day protests; RFE/RL accused of violating election law; Kadyrov says hands clean; Putin’s sports activity; Moscow art students’ work...
April 29, 2011

RA’s Daily Russian News Blast – April 29, 2011

TODAY: Markelov/Baburova suspects convicted; Kashin defamation case opens; various groups schedule May Day protests; RFE/RL accused of violating election law; Kadyrov says hands clean; Putin’s sports activity; Moscow art students’ work...
April 28, 2011

Communist Propaganda

Here’s something to help inject a little humour into what is already becoming a tired story.  There are still 11 months to go until Russia’s presidential elections, but the Putin-Medvedev will-he-won’t-he presidential rivalr...
April 28, 2011

RA’s Daily Russian News Blast – April 28, 2011

TODAY: Corruption report draws lawsuit threat; entrepreneurs fight corruption; traffic group pressure succeeds; Chernobyl archives reveal Kremlin tactics; Markelov/Baburova murder verdict expected; gay rights march permission revoked? Pro-Medvedev...
April 28, 2011

RA’s Daily Russian News Blast – April 28, 2011

TODAY: Corruption report draws lawsuit threat; entrepreneurs fight corruption; traffic group pressure succeeds; Chernobyl archives reveal Kremlin tactics; Markelov/Baburova murder verdict expected; gay rights march permission revoked? Pro-Medvedev...
April 27, 2011

RA’s Daily Russian News Blast – April 27, 2011

TODAY: Magnitsky report blames investigator; Medvedev marks Chernobyl anniversary; Lavrov says Russia won’t support UN Security resolutions on Libya, Putin criticizes operation; bombs in Volgograd; Moscow to have first gay pride march; Memor...
April 26, 2011

iFlop

As edgy, tech-savvy and forward-thinking as Dmitry Medvedev’s various bids modernization are designed to sound, they can be easily mocked.  The unapologetically pro-Putin Vladimir Frolov does just this with the iPad-loving Medvedev̵...
April 26, 2011

iFlop

As edgy, tech-savvy and forward-thinking as Dmitry Medvedev’s various bids modernization are designed to sound, they can be easily mocked.  The unapologetically pro-Putin Vladimir Frolov does just this with the iPad-loving Medvedev̵...
April 26, 2011

Rent-A-Thug

Anna Politkovskaya is perhaps Russia’s most famous victim of a suspected contract killer, but many murder cases and attacks on journalists are thought to be carried out by those acting on orders.  And Russia’s thirst for contract ...