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'march of heroes'

Tens of Thousands Rally in Belarus Despite Mass Arrests

Sunday's protest took place on the eve of crunch talks between strongman Alexander Lukashenko and his main ally, Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Close like brothers

Putin, Lukashenko To Talk 'Integration' Amid Belarus Protests

The leaders will discuss plans to further integrate their countries in Russia's Black Sea resort of Sochi.

ON THE BLACKLIST

Baltic States Ban Belarus Leader Over Election Fraud, Violence

The Baltic EU members announced their sanctions in a coordinated effort to support the protests in Belarus.

UNKNOWN ASSAILANTS

Russian Student Activist Zhukov Beaten

Attackers assaulted Yegor Zhukov, a prominent figure in Moscow's summer 2019 protests, outside his home before fleeing on scooters.

threatened environment

Mining at 'Sacred' Russian Hill Halted After Protests, Clashes

Activists warn that a soda producer's development of the Kushtau hill will destroy a sacred natural landmark.

harsh crackdown

Protester Killed, Dozens Arrested in Belarus Unrest – Rights Group

Police in Belarus used stun grenades, rubber bullets and tear gas to disperse demonstrators disputing election results.

Tens of Thousands Continue to Rally in Fresh Khabarovsk Protest

Fifth consecutive weekend of mass protest in Far East city.

STILL PROTESTING

Russian Far East Protesters Turn Out by the Thousands as Crackdown Intensifies

Despite multiple arrests of protesters this week, Khabarovsk saw a fourth consecutive massive rally Saturday.

uniting opposition

Tens of Thousands Rally in Belarus Despite Pre-Election Crackdown

The demonstration appeared to be the largest opposition protest in the ex-Soviet country in a decade.

Nearly Half of Russians Support Anti-Kremlin Protests in Far East – Poll

Almost 30% of Russians said they’d join similar protests in their own region.

RISING DISCONTENT

Anger at Kremlin Grows in Latest Massive Russian Far East Protest

Putin’s decision to replace a popular arrested governor with a politician who is not from the region has poured fuel on the fire.

'i won't leave'

Putin-Appointed Governor Defies Calls to Leave Protest-Hit Russian Region

Mikhail Degtyaryov was appointed Khabarovsk region governor after the previous governor's arrest sparked mass protests.

in with the new

Putin Names New Governor to Far East Region Hit by Protests

Putin said the region's new governor faced "a very demanding, very important" job but did not mention the protests directly.

contentious constitution

Over 140 Detained After Anti-Putin Protest in Moscow

A large group of activists marched along central Moscow streets before many were roughly detained.

ESCALATING PROTESTS

Belarus Protests Turn Violent as Opposition Candidates Barred from Elections

Over 100 people were jailed Tuesday as Belarussians protest the upcoming presidential election.

THE PEOPLE’S GOVERNOR

Russia’s Khabarovsk Region Tasted Democracy. Now Voters Feel It Was Ripped Away.

Protesters told The Moscow Times they will continue rallying until their governor’s murder trial is held in Khabarovsk.

de-escalation tactics

Kremlin Envoy in Far East as More Protest Governor's Arrest

Observers said the protests were the first such rallies in the region in recent decades.

regional unrest

New Russia Protest Over Governor's Arrest

The local government meanwhile denounced the "provocative slogans" and urged people to show "common sense."

VAGINA MONOLOGUES

Russian Women Rally Behind Feminist ‘Political Prisoner’

Yulia Tsvetkova’s pornography case for body-positive drawings is sparking resistance across the country and beyond.

Russia Investigates Toy Protests Against Vote on Putin’s Term Limits

“We thought you couldn’t underscore the absurdity any more, but the police managed,” the activist behind the protest said.

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