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11/05/2012 / RUSSIA
'Occupy' goes Russian: Anti-Putin protesters set up camp in Moscow
The protesters that have set up camp in Moscow around the statue of a little-known 19th century Kazakh poet named Abai have dubbed their protest “Occupy Abai”. Though the movement may look a lot like Occupy Wall Street on the surface, the protesters’ demands are very different. Read more...
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08/05/2012 / RUSSIA
Despite police crackdown, hundreds of protesters hit streets as Putin sworn in
Vladimir Putin was officially sworn in as Russia’s president Monday evening, but protests against his re-election to a third stint in office didn’t end there. Despite hundreds of arrests, protesters stayed out on the streets all day and all night. Read more and watch videos…
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23/04/2012 / RUSSIA
“Stalinobus” kills the mood ahead of WWII Victory Day festivities
For many in the former USSR, May 9 or Victory Day marks the day that the Soviet Union defeated Nazi Germany’s forces during World War II. Typically feted with fireworks and the odd parade, this year’s Victory Day may also feature a number of commuter buses decorated with portraits of ex-Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. Read more…
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19/03/2012 / RUSSIA
Orthodox Christians up in arms over 'Pussy Riot' in church
Three Russian women are currently in jail, awaiting trial on charges of hooliganism, after they allegedly held an impromptu anti-government punk show in Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. The Russian Orthodox Church is so unhappy with this “blasphemy” that its priests have collected signatures from their congregations to pressure the judiciary into handing the women severe sentences. Our Observer, an Orthodox priest, thinks this is a bad idea. Read more...
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05/03/2012 / RUSSIA
When it comes to election fraud, videos show Russia just can’t seem to help itself
The run-up to Russia’s presidential ballot was dominated by a variety of themes, chief among them transparency. Yet despite the government’s “best” efforts to improve voting conditions, a deluge of online clips appear to confirm widespread fears of election irregularities. Watch the videos…
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22/02/2012 / RUSSIA
Protesters tongue-tied when asked why they support Putin
Footage of a rally for Russian Prime Minister Valdimir Putin has tantalised the country’s online community, becoming its latest Internet hit. The video shows small pockets of Putin supporters as they mill around the demonstration, but when asked what they’re doing there or why they are waving a specific sign, the protesters appear rather blasé or even at a loss as to how to answer the question. Watch the video…
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