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February 17th, 2010

Russia: When Politicians Go Online

RuNet Echo
When more and more Russian politicians become bloggers and seek the help of PR firms to develop and manage their blogs, people wonder about the future of the Russian blogosphere as an independent information platform and valuable public sphere.

February 14th, 2010

Russia: Theater Play to “Reconstruct” Lawyer Magnitsky's Death

RuNet Echo
The death of Sergei Magnitsky, a 37-year-old lawyer who spent nearly a year in jail awaiting trial, received much publicity and prompted Russian authorities to introduce some changes. The case also inspired a public discussion of prison conditions in Russia, which is now likely to move to a new level, as a Moscow theater is working on a documentary play that would "reconstruct" the horror of Magnitsky's final hours.

February 2nd, 2010

Russia: Anti-Government Protest Covered By Bloggers, Ignored By Media

RuNet Echo
While the largest anti-government protest in Russia of the past decade is being largely ignored by the country's mainstream media, the blogosphere is boiling with numerous posts on the rally and its possible implications.

February 1st, 2010

Famous Researcher Talks About Internet in Russia

RuNet Echo
Alexander Voiskounsky is one of the first scholars who started researching the Internet in Russia. In an interview to Global Voices, Dr. Voiskounsky shared his view on current problems of the Internet research in Russia, described how science can stop hackers and explained why social networks cannot play a significant political role in the country.