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A Russian emigrant was detained as he attempted to reach the USA from France on a raft after being denied asylum there. He claims he was persecuted in Russia.
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One of Russia's most famous political prisoners, Mikhail Khodorkovsky was recently released, and he flew straight out of Russia. Netizens talk about his punishment.
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President Vladimir Putin recently made an address to the Federal Assembly which has been analysed by experts at Ridus, but netizens find his words hollow and empty.
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Sergey Lavrov, head of the interior ministry, has said that discussions about visa-free travel between Russia and Europe will take place at the upcoming summit.
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Netizens comment on an open letter by Russia's largest gay club's manager to Putin, asking for protection in the wake of several homophobic attacks on the premises.
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Vladimir Putin has agreed to look at (but nothing else) a list of 70 prisoners currently being held in Russia that the opposition believe to be political prisoners.
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As political discontent continues in the country, MPs' salaries have increased significantly, according to sources within parliament itself. Netizens are resentful.
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Straight-talking opposition candidate Evgeny Roizman has been elected mayor of Yekaterinburg. Netizens are split as to whether this heralds a new era of politics.
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Despite a significant fall in the number of people supporting the introduction of school uniforms recent studies say the vast majority of Russians remain in favour.
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Russia appears to have blocked the entry into the country of any goods from Ukraine, in what appears to be a move to encourage them to join the Customs Union.
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In Egypt, President Putin's popularity is growing, according to Itar-Tass news agency. Netizens joke that Egypt are welcome to him, and discuss his presidency.
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Mayoral candidate Alexei Navalny has answered an open letter from an Azeri-born journalist, asking him to explain some of his more nationalistic tendencies.
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Russia's most prominent opposition politician, Alexei Navalny, was yesterday sentenced to 5 years in prison for embezzling money, in a move he says is political.
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Netizens are outraged by news that the average salary of a Russian civil servant is to more than double in the coming five years, according to the Finance Ministry.
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Netizens talk about a statement by Olga Golodets, Deputy PM, in which she states that she does not believe feminism should mean the absence of gender differences.
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Two new controversial laws have been signed in by Putin this weekend banning propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships and offending believers' feelings.
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The (former?) US citizen responsible for the NSA PRISM project leaks is currently in the transit area of a Moscow airport, netizens discuss what Russia should do.
A Russian emigrant was detained as he attempted to reach the USA from France on a raft after being denied asylum there. He claims he was persecuted in Russia.4
One of Russia's most famous political prisoners, Mikhail Khodorkovsky was recently released, and he flew straight out of Russia. Netizens talk about his punishment.
President Vladimir Putin recently made an address to the Federal Assembly which has been analysed by experts at Ridus, but netizens find his words hollow and empty.
Sergey Lavrov, head of the interior ministry, has said that discussions about visa-free travel between Russia and Europe will take place at the upcoming summit.
Netizens comment on an open letter by Russia's largest gay club's manager to Putin, asking for protection in the wake of several homophobic attacks on the premises.
Vladimir Putin has agreed to look at (but nothing else) a list of 70 prisoners currently being held in Russia that the opposition believe to be political prisoners.
As political discontent continues in the country, MPs' salaries have increased significantly, according to sources within parliament itself. Netizens are resentful.
Straight-talking opposition candidate Evgeny Roizman has been elected mayor of Yekaterinburg. Netizens are split as to whether this heralds a new era of politics.
Despite a significant fall in the number of people supporting the introduction of school uniforms recent studies say the vast majority of Russians remain in favour.
Russia appears to have blocked the entry into the country of any goods from Ukraine, in what appears to be a move to encourage them to join the Customs Union.
In Egypt, President Putin's popularity is growing, according to Itar-Tass news agency. Netizens joke that Egypt are welcome to him, and discuss his presidency.
Mayoral candidate Alexei Navalny has answered an open letter from an Azeri-born journalist, asking him to explain some of his more nationalistic tendencies.
Russia's most prominent opposition politician, Alexei Navalny, was yesterday sentenced to 5 years in prison for embezzling money, in a move he says is political.
Netizens are outraged by news that the average salary of a Russian civil servant is to more than double in the coming five years, according to the Finance Ministry.
Netizens talk about a statement by Olga Golodets, Deputy PM, in which she states that she does not believe feminism should mean the absence of gender differences.
The (former?) US citizen responsible for the NSA PRISM project leaks is currently in the transit area of a Moscow airport, netizens discuss what Russia should do.