Articles with tag "Opposition"

opinion
Andrei Kolesnikov

Civil Unrest in Yeltsin’s City

The confrontations between society and the authorities which are spreading across the country shouldn't be taken lightly.
opinion
Maxim Trudolyubov

Who Is Mr. Ivanov: Why Russia’s Middle Class Is Shrinking

The middle class has become critically dependent on the government.
Identity confirmed

Popular Russian Political Blogger ‘Stalingulag’ Reveals His Identity

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny has called Stalingulag Russia's "leading political columnist."
Detained opposition

Navalny, Khodorkovsky Aides Jailed After Violent Arrests

The two were detained amid mass arrests at a May Day rally in St. Petersburg.
opinion
Andrei Kolesnikov

Russians Find New Ways to Protest

The wave of landfill protests sweeping Russia is changing the country’s political map.
Rights ruling

European Court Awards Russian Activists $34K for Rights Violations

It is the ECHR’s first ruling on the nationwide anti-corruption protests of March 2017.
Free speech

First Russian Found Guilty Under ‘Disrespect’ of Authorities Law – Reports

Users on Russia’s VKontakte social media site have started a flashmob in support of the fined user.
Border dispute

Opposition Leaders Arrested in Ingushetia After Violent Protests

The opposition leaders were arrested over protests against a contentious land swap deal with Chechnya that turned violent.
Podcast

A Director Is Freed. And Russia's Role in Libya

This week's most important news stories from Russia brought to you by Moscow Times journalists and expert commentators.
opinion
Oleg Zintsov

Serebrennikov Is Finally Free, But Worries Remain

Why talks of any real thaw are premature.
opinion
Andrei Pertsev

Kremlin Scapegoat: Russia’s In-System Opposition Is Under Attack

In-system politicians are now discovering that playing by the rules no longer protects them.
arrested activists

Russia Adds Leftist Group to Terror List for Allegedly Plotting Election, World Cup Attacks

The jailed activists have claimed they were tortured into incriminating themselves.
Human rights

Russia Violated Navalny’s Rights With House Arrest, European Court Rules

Navalny's supporters have said the monthslong house arrest was part of a politically motivated investigation.
opinion
Ilya Klishin

Why Russian 'Opposition' Journalists Find Refuge in Propaganda Outlets

It makes little difference where you work in a media environment devoid of dreams and opportunities.
Morbid protest

Activists Install Mock Putin Gravestone in St. Petersburg

“For passing unpopular laws, constant lies and abominable leadership, Putin has died for the citizens of Russia,” the activist collective tweeted.
opinion
Maxim Trudolyubov

Are Russian Show Trials Back?

Recent high profile-arrests have rattled the country.
opinion
Aaron Schwartzbaum

Zastoi Story: Why Putin Remains Unchallenged

Vladimir Putin is by no means in political trouble.
Minor crime

First Russian Found Guilty of Encouraging Children to Protest

The volunteer for opposition leader Alexei Navalny's campaign was charged with involving two adolescents in an anti-torture picket.
opinion
Rachel Denber

The Court Case Against Oyub Titiyev Is a Tragic Farce

After 14 months behind bars, Chechen human rights activist Oyub Titiyev gave his closing statement on Monday.
opinion
Gleb Pavlovsky

Taking to the Street Left Russia’s Opposition Out in the Cold

Now that Putinism is in transition, it is time for the opposition to get off the streets.
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