Unsanctioned March of Dissent Rally in Moscow…

An estimated 200 protesters turned out for the rally in downtown Moscow with 35 hauled away in police vehicles. But that number of protesters paled in comparison to the some 300 reporters who were on hand to cover the event… Lets get this straight – more reporters than protesters… Hummmmm… Windows to Russia! Russian police […]

YouTube not Loved in Russia’s Far East…

Medvedev just started a video area on YouTube and then this pops up last week. I find it interesting that countries are having internet issues such as America shutting down 73,000 blogs on a site last week (They deny it though! :)) China and Google go round and round. Now this, Russia and YouTube… The […]

Russia On Fire…

Over 2,000 soldiers and about 50 vehicles from the Moscow Military District are involved in fire-firing efforts in central Russian regions, a spokesman for the Moscow Military District command told reporters on Friday. A special group maintains 24-hour contact with the Emergency Situations Ministry and regional administrations, the spokesman said. Swift measures are being taken […]