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Thousands of Russian opposition activists rallied in downtown Moscow on the anniversary of a protest that turned violent last year, calling on authorities to release people held for allegedly organizing that event.
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Arkady Rotenberg, the boyhood friend and former judo partner of black-belt President Vladimir Putin, already is collecting his winnings from what promises to be the most expensive Winter Olympics ever next year.
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As many as 100,000 people are attending a Moscow protest against fraud during a Dec. 4 parliamentary vote, Boris Nemtsov, an opposition politician, said from the stage at the protest today.
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The firing of Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov will create new opportunities for real estate developers in the capital as Luzkhov’s wife, billionaire Yelena Baturina , and other established builders lose influence at city hall.
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Vladimir Putin said his return to the presidency heralded a “new stage” for Russia, reclaiming the pinnacle of the country’s politics as police detained hundreds of anti-government protesters.
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Russian authorities have started a tax probe against Ksenia Sobchak, a member of the opposition that organizes the protests against President Vladimir Putin that sparked searches of protest leaders’ homes.
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When Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with residents of a burned-out village near Moscow this month, he promised to rebuild their homes before winter. To make sure, he ordered round-the-clock video surveillance on construction sites and put monitors in his home and office.
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Add one more imponderable mystery to Russia's collection: Just how many people showed up in central Moscow on Saturday to demonstrate against the government of Vladimir Putin?
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Vladimir Putin’s opponents clashed with police in central Moscow at a rally for fair elections, less than 24 hours before the prime minister returns to the Kremlin as president for a third term.
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Anyone with an Internet connection can easily see why throngs of protestors have been clashing with riot police in the wake of Russia's Dec. 4 parliamentary vote. Check out the map, posted by independent monitor Golos, showing the number of election violations in cities and towns throughout Russia. Or search Youtube for "vote rigging 2011" (фальсификация выборов 2011) and take your pick from clips displaying everything from pre-stuffed ballot boxes to election officials furtively filling in votes.
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