Russia
Videos of Russian meteor explosion – and the damage done
A meteor exploded near the Russian city of Chelyabinsk on Friday morning. Our Observer, who lives there, tells us what he saw. Read more and watch videos...
Ad campaign promoting Russian constitution 'censored'
Three public notices featuring quotations from the Russian constitution were put up in the streets of Yekaterinburg, Russia’s fourth largest city, last weekend. The quotations outlined a few basic rights of the country’s citizens. In most places, this act would not be the least bit controversial – but it's a different story in Russia. Read more...
From Iran to DR Congo, our Observers share reactions to Obama’s win
As soon as Barack Obama’s re-election was announced, Internet users from around the world went online to react to the news. Our Observers sent us some of the most interesting comments they spotted, giving us an idea of how Obama’s win is viewed outside of the United States. Some are enthusiastic, others blasé, and yet others downright funny. Read more…
Video supports allegations of fraud in Russian regional elections
'Orthodox missionaries' track down Pussy Riot supporters
One-man ‘march’ attracts police scrutiny in Russia
How many Russian policemen does it take to monitor one man as he takes a solitary stroll through town? No, this isn’t a joke – though it started out as one. To poke fun at a harsh new law that puts greater restrictions on public gatherings, a young man in the city of Yekaterinburg sent a letter to the police notifying them that he was going to organise a "walk with friends". Read more...
Live from the “March of Millions” in Moscow
