The Price For a Clear Conscience in Russia
Preface: Recently I have had the great pleasure to work with Kseniya Kirillova. Kseniya is one of Russia’s brightest young … Continue reading The Price For a Clear Conscience in Russia
Category: Nemtsov
Heroes Past and Present: Remembering Bolotnaya Protesters and Russia’s Victory Day
Moscow has been abuzz in “Victory Day” fever for weeks. Toddlers, puppies, and tanks are draped in the ubiquitous orange … Continue reading Heroes Past and Present: Remembering Bolotnaya Protesters and Russia’s Victory Day
One Year: Vladimir Kara-Murza Reflects On Loss Of Friend Boris Nemtsov
In Moscow, it’s already the morning of February 27, a day forever associated with the shocking assassination of Boris Nemtsov exactly … Continue reading One Year: Vladimir Kara-Murza Reflects On Loss Of Friend Boris Nemtsov
Worldwide Rallies Planned for First Anniversary of Boris Nemtsov Murder
For followers of events in and around Russia and Ukraine, February is a brutal month. You need true grit to … Continue reading Worldwide Rallies Planned for First Anniversary of Boris Nemtsov Murder
Russia’s David and Goliath, Part II: Nemtsov Protégé Yashin Goes to Kadyrov’s Chechnya
Ilya Yashin announced yesterday on Twitter that he was in Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, Russia’s restive republic in the … Continue reading Russia’s David and Goliath, Part II: Nemtsov ProtĂ©gĂ© Yashin Goes to Kadyrov’s Chechnya
Yashin and Kadyrov: Russia’s David and Goliath
Ilya Yashin addresses Russia’s Chechen Question with a daring Open Letter challenge to Kadyrov, on corruption, national security, private army, Nemtsov & other political assassinations. Continue reading Yashin and Kadyrov: Russia’s David and Goliath
Ilya Yashin’s Open Letter to Kadyrov Seeks Answers to Nemtsov Assassination
Yesterday a prominent opposition politician in Russia, Ilya Yashin, friend and colleague of slain Boris Nemtsov, published an open letter … Continue reading Ilya Yashin’s Open Letter to Kadyrov Seeks Answers to Nemtsov Assassination
Not Dead Yet: Russia’s Opposition Rallies in First Major Protest Since Nemtsov Assassination
Russians took to the streets this weekend in the first major call to action by opposition politicians since their leader … Continue reading Not Dead Yet: Russia’s Opposition Rallies in First Major Protest Since Nemtsov Assassination
Boris Nemtsov Posthumously Receives IRI 2015 Freedom Award
On Tuesday, September 9 Boris Nemtsov was posthumously honored with the International Republican Institute’s (IRI) 2015 Freedom Award. His longtime friend and colleague Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr accepted the award on his behalf this week in Washington, D.C. Kara-Murza delivered a moving tribute that reviewed Nemtsov’s storied accomplishments as a young visionary reformer in the early days of post-Soviet Russia as well as highlighted Nemtsov’s personal attributes as a principled and decent human being. Continue reading Boris Nemtsov Posthumously Receives IRI 2015 Freedom Award
Ukrainians Help Russians Launch Nemtsov War Report in New York
It was a welcome sight: Ukrainians hosting a group of Russian visitors in their New York City headquarters this weekend. … Continue reading Ukrainians Help Russians Launch Nemtsov War Report in New York
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