Defamation decriminalised in Russia

by Elena Vlasenko | 22 Nov 11

The Russian State Duma has decriminalised defamation, having passed amendments to the Criminal Code. There are two major legislative threats to...

Voice of Russia host fired after criticism of South Ossetia president

by Elena Vlasenko | 21 Nov 11

Russian journalist Maxim Shaligin, a presenter on pro-government radio station Voice of Russia has been fired for criticising the outgoing president...

NTV censorship strikes again

by Elena Vlasenko | 21 Nov 11

A scandal is flaring in Russia as two segments for popular NTV programme "Unreal Politics" were shot and then blocked by NTV's management. The first...

Vladimir Osechkin: Fighting for free expression in Russia’s prisons

by Elena Vlasenko | 18 Nov 11

Vladimir Osechkin, 30, has become one of Russia's most successful freedom of expression advocates. The former businessman fell foul of Moscow's...

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