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Articles with tag "Police"

Humor is subjective

Popular Russian Stand-Up Comic Flees Russia After Police Probe

“Putin must have watched my act and released his attack dogs to sniff out everything about me,” the comedian said.
desperate times

Siberian Policeman Fired for Pouring Whiskey Into Windshield-Wiper Tank

When you're out of windshield-wiper fluid, you have to improvise.
Delayed Repercussions

Criminal Case Opened Against Cops Who Arrested Russian Journalist Golunov

The officers face charges of abuse of power over Golunov's arrest on falsified drug charges in June.
sexual violence

Russian Policemen Jailed for Gang Raping Junior Colleague

The three officers attacked and raped their 23-year-old victim at a police office.
Show-and-tell

Russian Special Forces Show Fifth-Graders How to Beat Crowds

The demonstration took place under a banner reading “life for the motherland, honor to no one!”
Psychological trauma

Russian Child Witnessing Father’s Violent Arrest Was Tortured, European Court Rules

The unanimous ruling said that witnessing torture against a loved one is a form of torture in itself.
deadly weapon

Drunken Moscow Man Attacks Policeman With Cat, Faces Prison Time

When all else fails, throw a cat at your enemy.
worst commute ever

Mass Raids Target St. Petersburg Bus, Taxi Drivers During Rush Hour

Passengers got out of their taxis and continued their journey on foot with luggage in tow, eyewitnesses said.
LAST RESORT

Why Are Russian Cops Killing Themselves?

Experts say systemic problems of low pay, overwork and bullying are driving police officers to take desperate measures.
Manslaughter

Chechen Policeman Kills Russian Colleague in North Caucasus

The Chechen policeman is a member of a unit named after Akhmad Kadyrov.
ONE PUNCH

Undocumented U.S. Citizen Accused of Assaulting Russian Police Officer

The unnamed man faces up to five years in prison if found guilty.
social media sensation

Russian Homeless Opera Singer's Viral Performance Inspires Outpouring of Support

"4 million people call LA home. 4 million voices... sometimes you just have to stop and listen to one, to hear something beautiful."
Unorthodox celebration

Masked Men and Cossacks Stage Mock Arrests at Russian Church Holiday

What started as an event to honor St. Alexander Nevsky turned into a demonstration of taking down armed criminals.
Breaking rank

Russian National Guardsman Asks Colleagues to Disobey ‘Criminal Orders’ to Detain Protesters

He called the detentions “repressions that have engulfed our city” and called for the release of “political prisoners.”
substitute teacher

Russian National Guard Takes Over Siberian Schoolkids’ Education

“Primarily, we will instill patriotic upbringing and a positive view of people in uniforms,” the serviceman said.
ongoing arrests

Russian Opposition Activist Sobol Detained Following Moscow Protest

A few thousand Russians took to the streets of Moscow on Saturday to demand free elections to the capital's city legislature.
Help wanted

Russian Riot Police Launch Recruitment Drive 'To Suppress Uprisings' in Moscow

The search for new recruits across the country comes amid a summer of mass opposition protests that have rocked Moscow.
Positions of influence

Russian Officials Condemn Police Violence During Moscow Protests

The Kremlin has said the tough police response to this summer's Moscow protests was justified.
Standing trial

Russian Police Face Prison Time for Refusing to Break Up Ingushetia Protests

The officers' lawyer says they tried to talk with protest leaders rather than use force to disperse the protests.
Arty arrests

Russia's Special Forces Immersed in Art and Life

Russia's riot police seem to be everywhere this summer — including our favorite pieces of art and pop culture.
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