RFE/RL Russia Report
26.06.2012
A review of RFE/RL reporting and analysis about domestic and foreign-policy developments in Russia.
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Zhuravlyov's March: An 'Authorized' Walk Through Yekaterinburg
A Yekaterinburg man has found a novel way of parodying Russia's restrictive new law on demonstrations -- by complying with it. More 
Interview: Son Says Khodorkovsky's Freedom 'In The Hands Of Russian Society'
The son of Russia's most recognizable "prisoner of conscience," Mikhail Khodorkovsky, talks with RFE/RL's Russian Service on the occasion of his father's 49th birthday. More 
Being Gay In St. Petersburg Gets Even Harder
Several arrests have already been made since a controversial law targeting homosexuals came into effect in St. Petersburg three months ago. Many fear the law -- which punishes the propaganda of homosexuality among minors -- heralds a return to repressive Soviet-era measures against Russia's already marginalized homosexual community. More 
The Worst Place To Do Business In Russia
It may be home to the government and parliament. It may be the largest city. It may be the most important political and financial center. It may be home to many of the country's iconic landmarks and best-known monuments. But if you want to start a business in Russia, stay away from Moscow. More 
North Caucasus Migrants Clash With Villagers
Russian police say they have opened criminal investigations following a conflict between village locals and migrants from the North Caucasus in the Kirov region, in the central part of European Russia. More 
Gay Rights Activists In New York March For Equality In Russia
Immigrants from across the former Soviet Union took to the streets on June 24 during New York City’s gay pride parade to raise awareness of rights violations that gays face in Russia. More 
Podcast: The Putin Illusion
Is Russian politics as centralized as we think? Or is Vladimir Putin's power vertical largely a myth? More 
The Kremlin Remembers Its Favorite War
Kudos to Jacob Evan Lassin. The soon-to-be (we assume) graduate of the College of William and Mary has written a compelling thesis on Russia and the "myths and memories" of the country's involvement in World War II. More 
NTV Vows To Show Controversial Film On WWII Anniversary
Russia's NTV television channel says it will air a controversial film critical of Soviet troops on June 22, the anniversary of Nazi Germany's 1941 invasion of the Soviet Union. Culture Minister Vladimir Medinsky has asked NTV not to show the film, saying this would insult World War II veterans. More 
Russian Rock Legend Viktor Tsoi Would Be 50
Like all iconic figures who die young, Viktor Tsoi remains frozen in time -- a reminder of a more hopeful era. More 
What's Russian For 'Fan-Friendly'?
The captain and star of Russia's national soccer team, Andrei Arshavin, has come in for a firestorm of criticism from politicians and others back home over remarks he made after Russia crashed out early from the Euro 2012 championship. More |
