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Russian protests

Police officers detain a demonstrator as people gather in front of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021. 

Kremlin tries to ‘erase a nation’s history’ with shutdown of leading human rights org, Russian politician says

Human rights

Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition politician,  joins The World’s host Marco Werman to discuss what’s at stake with the shutdown of Memorial International, which has documented Soviet-era crimes and other human rights abuses for 30 years. 

Alexei Navalny wears a plaid shirt and looks a bit startled with his eyes widened at the camera.

Russian dissident Alexei Navalny’s health warrants ‘justified, grave concern,’ says his adviser

Leaders
A man waves as he is released from a cage by a police officer.

After public outcry, Russia drops case against journalist Golunov

Free speech
People attend a protest

Thousands of Russians protest plan to raise pension ages

A crowd of young people are gathered. Two hold up two large signs in Russian.

There are no surprises in Russia’s upcoming elections. Putin will win.

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Russia Protests

Opposition leader, hundreds more arrested in Russia protests

Conflict

The protests are the second mass action since March 26 called by Alexei Navalny, who has announced his intention to run for president next year and has drawn a new generation to the streets through a relentless online campaign.