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Public perception

2 in 3 Russians Believe Russia Has Political Prisoners – Poll

More than half of Russians believe that their country imprisons people for political reasons.

Pushing the envelope

Activist Arrested Over Putin Spokesman ‘Execution’ Video

The controversial video shows actors playing Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov and oil baron Igor Sechin being sentenced to an off-camera execution.

New Arrest

Russian Authorities Raid Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny's Moscow Office

It was not immediately clear why Navalny had been detained.

weekend profile

Yegor Zhukov Wants to Be Russia’s President One Day

The figurehead of the crackdown on Moscow’s summer protests says he’s just getting started.

'moscow case'

Russia Hands Student Protester Zhukov Suspended Sentence After Outcry

Observers say Yegor Zhukov's verdict is a rare legal victory for those arrested following this summer's Moscow protests.

final arguments

‘The Darker My Future, the Wider My Smile’: Student Protester Zhukov’s Closing Statement

Yegor Zhukov, 21, faces up to five years in prison over this summer's opposition protests in Moscow.

'moscow case'

‘There Will Be More Arrests’: New Opposition Protesters Face Trial

Criminal prosecutions stemming from this summer's Moscow opposition rallies continue to roll in.

Overnight interrogations

Why Is Russia’s Most Prominent Libertarian Being Investigated for Sexual Misconduct?

The case was reportedly opened over photos taken when his ex-girlfriend was 16.

PUBLIC OPINION

One in Three Russians Supports Criminal Cases Against Navalny Allies – Poll

Police have carried out nationwide raids against the prominent Kremlin critic and frozen bank accounts.

opinion

How Putin Is Bankrupting the Russian Opposition

Why throw hundreds of thousands of people into forced labor camps when you can easily force them into bankruptcy?

Pay up

Kremlin Critic Navalny and Allies Hit With $1.4M Lawsuit Payout

The court order is a setback for Navalny and his allies, who helped organize large protests this summer but now face an array of lawsuits.

opinion

Fyodor Krashennikov

Why the Raids on Navalny Should Concern Every Russian

Early morning searches at my home show that any person can become a target.

Protest saga

Russia Arrests 5 More Opposition Protesters in 'Moscow Case' Prosecutions

The arrests mark a new wave in the so-called "Moscow case" that has sparked public outcry.

Leading ladies

Russian Opposition Figure Sobol Named One of World's 100 Most Influential Women

She appears alongside U.S. congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Filipino journalist Maria Ressa and more.

political protests

Russia Arrests Four Opposition Protesters in New Police Violence Case

Several protesters have already been jailed on charges of assaulting police at the rallies.

Open dialogue

Kremlin Critic Navalny Debates Populism, Greta Thunberg and Russia’s Future at Nemtsov Forum

It was the first time the opposition leader took part in a debate outside Russia.

'Moscow case'

Almost 40% of Russians Call Moscow Protest Convictions 'Politically Motivated' – Poll

Human Rights Watch has called the mass-unrest and police-assault charges against 17 people excessive and groundless.

opinion

Maria Zheleznova and Pavel Aptekar

In Russia, Everyone Is Guilty by Default

If actor Pavel Ustinov is guilty, then so are we.

'Mass unrest'

Moscow Protesters Sentenced in ‘New Bolotnaya’ Case

YouTube blogger and political science student Yegor Zhukov now faces new charges of calling for extremist activity.

Protest politics

Russian Protesters Don't ‘Get Shot’ Like They Would In the U.S., Putin’s Spokesman Says

Peskov's comments were leaked on social media following Moscow's largest sustained protest movement in years.

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