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The Lessons of Lyudmila Alexeyeva The legendary human-rights activist died at 91 on December 8, 2018. It was the end of an era Read More
Nadezhda Azhgikhina’s article in The Nation Solidarity in Response to Rash of Sexual Harassment Accusations in Russia Shows That Times Are Changing—Slowly Read More
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«Novaya Gazeta» Continues to Be the Watchdog of Russian Democracy It is a sail of hope for those who believe in the future of Russia, free of arbitrary rule, lies, and contempt for human beings Read More