Russia Update

Officials Say ‘Natural Causes’ Behind Vorkuta Mine Disaster, But Novaya Gazeta Reports Tampering

February 29, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: Thirty-six people, including both miners and rescuers were killed in 2 methane explosions at the Severnaya mine in Vorkuta. A three-day period of morning has been declared in Vorkuta. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic policies. […]

How Boris Nemtsov Was Murdered: Novaya Gazeta’s Investigation

February 27, 2016

A number of different scenarios for how opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was assassinated on February 27, 2015 have been published in both the independent and pro-Kremlin Russian media this past year, notably by RosBalt, Novaya Gazeta, Moskovsky Komsomolets and REN-TV. The heads of the Investigative Committee, Federal Security Service and Interior Ministry were tasked by […]

Russia Update: March in Memory of Slain Opposition Leader Boris Nemtsov

LIVE UPDATES: The march to commemorate slain opposition leader Boris Nemtsov has started in Moscow. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic policies. The previous issue is here. Recent Translations: –The Non-Hybrid War –Kashin Explains His ‘Letter to Leaders’ […]

Chechen Officer Suspected of Organizing Nemtsov’s Murder Issues Statement

February 26, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: Ruslan Geremeyev, deputy head of Sever Battalion, said to be the organizer of the assassination of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, has issued a statement to the court. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic policies. The previous […]

Russian Ex- Corrections Head Arrested for $1.8 Million in Kickbacks

February 25, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: Russian Finance Minister Siluanov says there isn’t enough money left in the budget to support the anti-crisis plan, and proposes reducing it. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic policies. The previous issue is here. Recent Translations: […]

Finance Minister Says Only Half Funds Needed for Anti-Crisis Budget Available; Proposes Cuts

February 24, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: Russian Finance Minister Siluanov says there isn’t enough money left in the budget to support the anti-crisis plan, and proposes reducing it. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic policies. The previous issue is here. Recent Translations: […]

European Court Of Human Rights Rules In Favour Of Navalny And Ofitserov Over Kirovles Conviction

February 23, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that the 2013 conviction of Alexey Navalny and Pyotr Ofitserov constituted a violation of their rights to a fair trial under the European Convention on Human Rights. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the […]

Opposition Activist Yashin to Release Report on Kadyrov’s 30,000-Strong ‘Personal Army’

February 22, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: An opposition report based on both open sources and the testimony of sources who fear revealing their names details the alarming growth of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov’s “personal army” to 30,000 men and the atmosphere of intimidation that reigns in the republic. Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely […]

Estonian Businessman Detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport on Suspicion of Espionage

February 19, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: An Estonian businessman was detained February 11 at Moscow’s Sheremetyovo Airport on suspicion of espionage Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic policies. The previous issue is here. Recent Translations: –The Non-Hybrid War –Kashin Explains His ‘Letter […]

More Than Half of Russians Support Their Relatives’ Armed Service

February 18, 2016

LIVE UPDATES: More than half of Russians support their close relatives’ desire to serve in the army, according to a new poll conducted by the All-Russian Center for Study of Public Opinion Welcome to our column, Russia Update, where we will be closely following day-to-day developments in Russia, including the Russian government’s foreign and domestic […]