One of the distinguishing features of the modern law enforcement system in Russia is criminal cases under Article 282 of the Criminal Code (“Incitement to hatred or enmity”) for pictures on social networks; usually on VKontakte. Often Internet users are punished because of memes that some find offensive. ...

A protest action took place outside the Russian Consulate General in New York. It was attended by about 20 people. The Russians living in the United States are demanding the resignation of Vladimir Putin. People came to the rally with placards. Protesters believe that Russians should not live in fear and ...

Former US National Security Agency employee Edward Snowden criticized Russia for suppressing free speech on the Internet and attitudes towards gay rights. On the eve of Snowden was awarded the Norwegian Prize named after the writer and humanist Björnstierne Björnson. At the ceremony, the discloser of NSA secrets made a teleconference. Snowden called ...