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Articles with tag "Censorship"

‘ONLY THE BEGINNING’

Is Russia’s Twitter Clampdown a Harbinger of Wider Restrictions?

Activists fear Chinese-style censorship of foreign social networks could be on the horizon.
self-censorship

Gay Sex Scene Cut From Tucci, Firth Drama in Russia – Reports

“Supernova’s” Russian distributor reportedly went to the cutting board out of fear that movie theaters would refuse to release it.
opinion Andrei Soldatov

Russia’s Pursuit of Internet Sovereignty Backfires, Again

A Kremlin attempt to slow Twitter caused government websites to crash and raised new questions about its ambitious plans to regulate the internet.
'unjustified' restrictions

Russia Threatens to Block YouTube for ‘Censoring’ State Media

The move comes after Facebook, Twitter and YouTube began labeling state-affiliated media accounts.
stepping down

Forbes Russia Editor Resigns Over Deleted Article

Forbes reported that the daughter of a state corporation received student financial aid despite not qualifying for it.
stifled dissent

Russia's Crackdown on Free Expression in 5 Cases

Russia has grown increasingly intolerant of voices that challenge the conservative values championed by the Kremlin.
under pressure

Top Russian Newspaper Editors Quit, Denouncing Pro-Kremlin Censorship

Kremlin critics said the exodus likely sounded the death knell for Vedomosti in its current incarnation.
'Public Humiliation'

Specter of Oil Giant Rosneft Looms Over Russian Independent Media

Reporters at Russia's top liberal business daily have denounced censorship under its new acting editor-in-chief.
censorship debate

Russia Pushes Google to Block Report on Low Virus Deaths, Probes NYT and FT

“I believe the demand to remove the news ... is pure political censorship,” MBKh Media’s chief editor said.
media battle

Rosneft ‘Controls’ Russia’s Leading Business Paper Vedomosti Through Debt: Investigation

The findings follow widespread suspicion of Rosneft’s involvement in censorship scandals at Vedomosti.
delayed deal

Vedomosti Sale Delayed Amid Pro-Kremlin Censorship Scandal

Claims of censorship have swirled around Vedomosti since its sale was announced in March.
censored coverage

Leading Russian Paper Vedomosti’s New Editor Bans Putin Criticism

Articles citing Russia’s last remaining independent polling agency have also been banned, allegedly on the Kremlin's orders.
FAKE NEWS

Russian News Outlets Ordered to Take Down ‘Fake’ Coronavirus News

Authorities have threatened to revoke the licenses of outlets found to be distributing false information about the virus that “sows panic.”
Toned down milestone

Russia Censors Disney’s First Openly Gay Character From ‘Onward’

This is at least the third known censorship of a gay scene from a foreign film since Russia banned “homosexual propaganda” to minors.
bloody valentine

Andrei Molodkin's Art Show 'Bloodline' Boldly Confronts the Language of Power

The show opens on St. Valentine's Day in Dublin.
take no side

Top Russian University Moves to Ban Political Speech

The move comes after Moscow’s Higher School of Economics (HSE) became embroiled in several controversies last year.
Off the air

3 Things Russia Censored on TV in the Past Week

From the Ukrainian president's sitcom to the word "protests," television viewers have noticed some key omissions.
Never nude

Russian Gallery Puts Stickers Over Nude Art

“In my 20 years of art exhibitions, this is the first time I’m encountering this,” the artist said.
r-e-s-p-e-c-t

Most Russians Charged for 'Disrespecting' Authorities Insulted Putin – Rights Group

“The amount and the degree of public criticism of the president have exceeded the limit of the Kremlin's patience,” the group said.
no interference

Russia Says Facebook, Google Must Ban Political Ads During Moscow Election

Non-compliance would be viewed as meddling in Russia's sovereign affairs.
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