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A new Russia?
26/12/2011 - THE DEBATE

A new Russia?

It's 20 years to the day since the Soviet Union was officially dissolved. But to mark the anniversary there were neither commemorations nor speeches. The mood in Russia is one of defiance. Never since Vladimir Putin came to power 12 years ago, has he faced such strong opposition. On Saturday the protest movement gathered tens of thousands of people in Moscow. Is this the beginning of a new era, in which Vladimir Putin no longer reigns supreme?
Tens of thousands rally as Russian protests resume
25/12/2011 - RUSSIA

Tens of thousands rally as Russian protests resume

Tens of thousands of Russians took part in demonstrations Saturday to protest against suspected fraud in the Dec. 4 legislative polls. Participants braved freezing temperatures in the largest public show of discontent since the 1991 Soviet collapse.
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Russia's youth rises up
23/12/2011 - RUSSIA

Russia's youth rises up

There are set to be more protests in Russia against early December's parliamentary elections, which many Russians say were fraudulent. Vladimir Putin's United Russia Party may have come out on top but part of Russia's educated, internet-savvy youth are planning to rise up in protest. Our correspondents Ksenia Bolchakova and Xavier Luiset report from the heart of a movement which is gathering speed.
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Russia's Medvedev proposes political reforms
22/12/2011 - Russia

Russia's Medvedev proposes political reforms

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev suggested on Thursday that changes could be made to liberalise the country's political system. His comments follow allegations of fraud and a series of popular protests over December 4 legislative elections.
Russian spring? Suprise setback for Putin (Part 2)
07/12/2011 - THE DEBATE

Russian spring? Suprise setback for Putin (Part 2)

Russia's first general election since the advent of the smartphone offers up a surprise setback for Vladimir Putin. Are nascent protests the sign of a burgeoning democracy, or indeed the beginning of the end for the team that has now ruled for over a decade?
Russian spring? Suprise setback for Putin
07/12/2011 - THE DEBATE

Russian spring? Suprise setback for Putin

Russia’s first general election since the advent of the smartphone offers up a surprise setback for Vladimir Putin. Are nascent protests the sign of a burgeoning democracy, or indeed the beginning of the end for the team that has now ruled for over a decade?
Protesters vow a third day of anti-Putin party rallies
07/12/2011 - RUSSIA

Protesters vow a third day of anti-Putin party rallies

Moscow remained on high alert Wednesday after opposition supporters vowed to stage fresh rallies in protest against what they say were fraudulent parliamentary polls, won by Vladimir Putin's ruling party.
Police clash with anti-Putin activists in Moscow
07/12/2011 - RUSSIA

Police clash with anti-Putin activists in Moscow

At least 250 activists, including opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, were arrested Tuesday at a rally alleging fraud in favour of the ruling party in weekend elections. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has called the vote "neither free nor fair".
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An electoral setback for Vladimir Putin
06/12/2011 - RUSSIA

An electoral setback for Vladimir Putin

There are accusations of ballot box stuffing, intimidation and widespread electoral fraud during Russia's parliamentary elections, and yet the results are still a setback for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party. They show growing disenchantment with Putin and President Dmitry Medvedev, but Putin is still likely to be elected president once again in March's elections.
Hundreds arrested in Russia for protesting vote irregularities
04/12/2011 - RUSSIA

Hundreds arrested in Russia for protesting vote irregularities

Authorities detained some 200 people rallying in Moscow against suspected irregularities in the conduct of parliamentary elections, city police said. Another 70 demonstrators were arrested at a similar rally in Saint Petersburg.
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