Daily Archives: December 7, 2011
The Politicization of Young Russians
Nevsky Prospekt, Petersburg. December 7, 2011. Photo courtesy of Sergey Chernov Triumfalnaya Square, Moscow. December 6, 2011. Video courtesy of Grani.Tv
Filed under film and video, political repression, protests, Russian society
Russian Socialist Movement: “Let the Streets Speak!”
anticapitalist.ru The most boring election campaign in the past twenty years has ended with a crushing moral defeat for the establishment. It hardly matters whether United Russia will gain a super-majority in the Duma or has to share seats with … Continue reading
Post-Election Police Crackdown on Petersburg Protesters
The St. Petersburg Times December 7, 2011 Police Crack Down on Protesters on Nevsky Prospekt By Sergey Chernov Police detained dozens who peacefully protested against widespread violations in the State Duma elections. These violations allegedly increased the percentage of votes … Continue reading
Filed under activism, political repression, protests, Russian society
