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Articles with tag "State Duma"

internet clampdown

Russia Eyes Banning Online Anonymity After Deadly School Shooting

The shooter in Tuesday's shooting in Kazan that killed nine had reportedly announced plans to commit the massacre on social media.
boxed out

Russia Seeks to Ban Extremist-Linked Candidates Ahead of Navalny Ruling

The ban would directly affect several Navalny allies who have announced plans to run for the State Duma, including senior aide Lyubov Sobol.
FRESH START

Yakutsk's Ex-Mayor To Run in Russia's Duma Elections for New People Party

Sardana Avksentiyeva did not clarify in what capacity she will run.
constitutional reforms

Russian Deputies Back Law to Prolong Putin's Rule

The bill officially resets the number of terms served by current and former presidents.
'duty to protect'

Russia Bans Insults Against WWII Veterans

The move follows a court ruling that found opposition leader Alexei Navalny guilty of defaming a veteran.
'constitutional right'

Russian Passport Holders in East Ukraine May Vote in Duma Elections – Deputy

At least 200,000 residents of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic could cast ballots in Russia’s September vote.
unique voice

Prominent Russian Feminist Lawmaker Says Won't Seek Re-Election

Oksana Pushkina’s socially liberal views made her an anomaly among her colleagues from the ruling, pro-Kremlin United Russia party.
traditional push

Russia’s Ruling Party Campaigns to Ban 'Propaganda' of Polyamory, Bisexuality – Reports

Russia has already banned “gay propaganda” in a law critics say has been used to silence activists and shut down gay pride events.
CHOOSE YOUR WORDS

State Duma Considers Making Insulting Veterans a Crime

The move comes on the heels of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s conviction on defamation charges for calling a veteran a "traitor."
city on a hill

Russia Is the World’s ‘Last Island of Freedom,’ Parliament Speaker Says

“Do you see what’s happening in the United States of America? The country is dying, everything has been canceled out,” Volodin said.
better together

Russian Parties Merge Ahead of Highly Anticipated State Duma Race

The A Just Russia, For Truth and Patriots of Russia parties have combined to form the A Just Russia — For Truth party.
Wanted Babies

Russia Considers Banning Surrogacy for Unmarried People, Foreigners – RBC

Russia is one of the few countries worldwide where commercial surrogacy is allowed.
WANING TOLERANCE

Could Navalny’s Detention Derail His Movement?

Some analysts believe the opposition figure’s arrest could lead to a broader crackdown on his supporters.
“WAGING WAR”

The Kremlin Tightens the Screws on Public Dissent

Russia has cemented sweeping new restrictions on political protests, social media and “foreign agents.”
new limits

Russian Lawmakers Back New Restrictions on Free Speech, Information, Protests

The sweeping legislative changes would allow Russia to block social media platforms, make online libel a criminal offense, and more.
making it official

Russia Moves to Formally Allow Putin to Stay in Power

The legislation comes after Russian voters approved the changes in a nationwide vote on constitutional amendments this summer.
POLITICAL PROFILE

A Feminist Pro-Kremlin Lawmaker Who Supports LGBT Rights

Oksana Pushkina tells The Moscow Times her views aren’t oppositional — they’re just common sense.
all in the family

Putin’s Cousin Forms New ‘Russia Without Corruption’ Party

Roman Putin's new party reportedly plans to run in the 2021 State Duma elections.
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