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Russian teacher rejected Kremlin propaganda, then paid the price

World Apr 18, 2022

Russian teacher rejected Kremlin propaganda, then paid the price

Days after Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, Andrei Shestakov opened a set of files that contained instructions on how to teach the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Alexei Navalny, fiery Putin critic, is handed fresh nine-year prison sentence

World Mar 23, 2022

Alexei Navalny, fiery Putin critic, is handed fresh nine-year prison sentence

by Anton Troianovski and Valeriya Safronova

Prosecutors had claimed that Navalny, a relentless critic and frequent target of Putin, and Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation, had embezzled donations from supporters.

Russia detains more than 4,300 people at anti-war protests across the country

World / Crime & Legal Mar 7, 2022

Russia detains more than 4,300 people at anti-war protests across the country

Thousands of protesters chanted "No to war!" and "Shame on you!" according to videos posted on social media by opposition activists and bloggers.

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny calls Putin insane and urges anti-war protests

World Mar 2, 2022

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny calls Putin insane and urges anti-war protests

Navalny called for protests across the country and abroad to signal that not all Russians support the war and show solidarity with the thousands detained in anti-war protests in Russia.

'Erasing history': Russia closes top rights group, capping year of crackdowns

World Dec 29, 2021

'Erasing history': Russia closes top rights group, capping year of crackdowns

by Andrew Osborn and Maria Kiselyova

The closure of Memorial International bookmarks a year in which Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's top critic, was jailed, his movement banned and many of his allies forced to flee.

Russia’s Communist Party comeback

Commentary / World Nov 17, 2021

Russia’s Communist Party comeback

by Nina L. Khrushcheva

Amid all this silencing and persecution of anti-government voices, an unlikely group has survived and become the Kremlin’s only real opposition: the Communist Party.

EU recognizes Alexei Navalny, Putin’s imprisoned foe, with top human rights award

World Oct 21, 2021

EU recognizes Alexei Navalny, Putin’s imprisoned foe, with top human rights award

by Aina J. Khan

Navalny challenged the Kremlin for a decade in protests and elections, survived an assassination attempt and is currently imprisoned in a Russian penal colony.

How the Nobel Peace Prize laid bare the schism in Russia’s opposition

World | ANALYSIS Oct 16, 2021

How the Nobel Peace Prize laid bare the schism in Russia’s opposition

by Anton Troianovski

Navalny is in the ninth month of a yearslong prison sentence, while Muratov shared the Nobel Peace Prize last week with journalist Maria Ressa of the Philippines.

'New normal': Kremlin says tough approach to Alexei Navalny allies here to stay

World Sep 22, 2021

'New normal': Kremlin says tough approach to Alexei Navalny allies here to stay

by Anton Zverev, Darya Korsunskaya and Andrew Osborn

The Kremlin and its loyalists have said they will maintain and in some cases intensify their tough approach to internal and external critics they view as a threat to Russia's stability.

Kremlin foes accuse Google and Apple of bowing to censorship

Tech Sep 17, 2021

Kremlin foes accuse Google and Apple of bowing to censorship

by Alexander Marrow and Tom Balmforth

Allies of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny made an app for the Russian election — Google and Apple removed it from their stores.

The failed coup that failed Russia

Commentary / World Sep 2, 2021

The failed coup that failed Russia

by Nina L. Khrushcheva

The attempted coup 30 years ago against Mikhail Gorbachev is now portrayed by Putin elements as an effort by Soviet forces to preserve the state.

Court outlaws Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's network in pre-election knockout

World Jun 10, 2021

Court outlaws Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's network in pre-election knockout

The ruling delivers a final blow to a vast political network that Navalny built up over many years to try to challenge Putin's grip on power.

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