In Russia, group takes radical steps to defy Kremlin

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The National Bolshevik Party of Russia, an avante garde movement begun by punks and shinheads, is experiencing a crackdown by Russian authorities that has merely made the group more popular. The National Bolshevik Party helped organize demonstrations against cuts in social security payments. The Party numbers approximately 15,000 and has more members in prison than any other political party in Russia.

Public affairs, Evaluation, Political activity, Politics, Limonov, Eduard, National Bolshevik Party (Russia)

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Moscow takes new look at neighbors

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Russian President Vladimir Putin appears conciliatory in embracing the former Soviet bloc country of Kyrgzstan's new government, suggesting the Kremlin is adopting a new age attitude. As a wave of revolutions sweeps the former Soviet bloc, the United States and Europe are swaying governments to embrace the West.

Europe, Kyrgyzstan, Putin, Vladimir, Foreign policy

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Russia reclaims its backyard

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International relations between Russia and Uzbekistan have flowered, a Russian rapprochement that is seen as a victory over a wave of United States influence. Russian authorities raided a textile company and arrested workers who had come to Russia, most from Andijan, wanted in Uzbekistan for fomenting rebellion.

Uzbekistan, Demonstrations and protests, International relations, Political activists, Activists, Social reformers, Reformers

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