Contents tagged with Boris Nemtsov
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Square named after Boris Nemtsov opens in front of Russian Embassy in Lithuania
An opening ceremony in front of the Russian Embassy of the square named after Russian oppositionist Boris Nemtsov took place in Vilnius on Friday, August 24.
“This square is named after Boris Nemtsov not just because he was Lithuania’s great friend, but [also for the] values for which he fought: peace, democracy, human rights, freedom. We all want to live in a world, where these universal values prevail,” said Vilnius Mayor Remigijus Simasius during the ceremony.
He hopes that one day “the …
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PACE representative preparing resolution on Nemtsov murder case denied entry to Russia
Lithuanian politician Emanuelis Zingeris, who was supposed to prepare a resolution of the Council of Europe on the investigation of the murder of Boris Nemtsov was denied entry to Russi, Deutsche Welle reports. The politician planned a trip to Moscow to collect materials for the preparation of the resolution.
"Perhaps the ban is related to my work in the Council of Europe and my investigation into the circumstances surrounding the murder of Boris Nemtsov, about which I later intend to inform …
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USA calls on Russia to punish perpetrators and instigators of Nemtsov’s murder
The United States calls on Russia to respect the basic rights and freedoms of citizens and to ensure the punishment of all involved in the murder of Russian opposition politician, Boris Nemtsov, as stated by the spokesperson for the United States Department of State, Heather Nauert.
"Three years ago, opposition leader Boris Nemtsov was assassinated just outside the Kremlin. As a leading figure of Russia’s democratic movement, a former Russian regional governor, and an Energy Minister as well …
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Kara-Murza leaves Russia in aftermath of second suspected poisoning
The coordinator of the opposition movement Open Russia, journalist Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr. flew abroad to undergo rehabilitation, as stated by his defense lawyer, Vadim Prokhorov, in a statement to Interfax.
Prokhorov said that Kara-Murza was discharged from the hospital, though he was accompanied by a medic during the trip. The opposition politician traveled abroad with his wife.
Prokhorov also said that the investigation into the supposed poisoning of his client has not yet started. The …
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Memorial to Boris Nemtsov in Moscow was removed before the May holidays
The memorial display on the Bolshoy Moskvoretsky Bridge dedicated to the memory of murdered politician Boris Nemtsov was disassembled again, presumably in preparation for the May holidays. Two activists on the bridge were detained.
"Holidays began. The memorial on Nemtsov Bridge was cleaned up. The next few weeks will be difficult. What’s a without traffic getting blocked? Most likely the government will clean up often. But holidays pass, and memory remains. Let them destroy [the memorial]. …
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Poroshenko thanks Russians at Nemtsov event for solidarity with Nadiya Savchenko
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko expressed his gratitude to the Russians who, during the events held in memory of slain Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov in Moscow, also expressed support for Nadiya Savchenko, the former Ukrainian pilot who is standing trial in Russia for the deaths of two Russian journalists in eastern Ukraine.
“Thank you to all those concerned in Moscow who showed solidarity with our Nadiya Savchenko. This is a manifestation of dignity. Just 2 years ago, we …
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Moscow authorities reject proposal to hold rally in memory of Boris Nemtsov in city center
The Russian opposition has agreed to hold a demonstration in remembrance of Boris Nemtsov following an alternate route in Moscow. This was reported by Interfax on the 16th of February referencing one of the leaders of the People’s Freedom Party (PARNAS), Constantine Merzlikin.
“We were not allowed to hold the rally along the route through the Great Moscow River Bridge. They offered the traditional route along the Boulevard. Even though we held a meeting and agreed to this, I believe that …
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Opposition plans march on anniversary of Boris Nemtsov's assassination
A procession in the memory of Boris Nemtsov is planned for the one-year anniversary of the murder of the oppositionist. The organizers of the march intend to obtain approval for the event to be held in Bolotnaya Square in Moscow.
The Russian opposition is planning the event for the 27th of February, the one-year anniversary of Boris Nemtsov’s death, as reported on the 12th of January by Alexander Ryklin, journalist and member of the Bureau of the Federal Political Council of the Russian …
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Nemtsov's Assassination was not First Attempt
The 5 men suspected of assassinating Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov in February of 2015 were indicted on December 29th. They were charged with "a contract murder committed by an organized group and the acquisition, transport and storage of illegal firearms," the Russian Investigative Committee said.
Rosbalt has reported that the suspects in Nemtsov’s assassination case allegedly attempted to kill the opposition leader several times before finally succeeding on the evening of February 2 …
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Yavlinsky: Russia must create political alternative in 2016
In an op-ed written for Novaya Gazeta, politician Grigory Yavlinsky examined the year's main events in Russia, highlighting political reprisals against political dissidents, in particular the assassination of Boris Nemtsov.
"The whole theme of this year, the most pressure put on civil society in the last 30 years, the amount of force used in the country and in international relations, is concentrated in the very beginning: the tragedy of February 27th," Yavlinsky wrote, referring to the day on …