Who is Navalny in Russia?

Navalny was a Russian Opposition Coordination Council member. He is the leader of the Russia of the Future party and the founder of the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK). Navalny has more than six million YouTube subscribers and more than two million Twitter followers.

What’s life in Russia like?

Russia has a very low cost of living compared to most Western countries. When you take into account the salaries in Moscow, you can see that it is easy to live in Russia comfortably as an expat. You will have no trouble affording a decent apartment, having money to go out, and saving some money.

What is good about Russia?

Russia has one of the world’s largest economies that is powered by its extensive natural resources. Top industries include oil and natural gas production, with agriculture, forestry, fishing and manufacturing serving as other economic drivers.

What is Amnesty International’s opinion on the Russian law changes?

Amnesty International heartily agrees. Since President Putin was inaugurated as President of the Russian Federation last year, he has orchestrated a number of changes in Russian law effectively criminalizing criticism of Putin and his security force allies. New Draconian laws are having a terrible impact:

Will Russia’s new law criminalize ‘disrespect’ for society and institutions end protests?

A new law criminalizing “disrespect” for Russian society and institutions might mark the end of the country’s few remaining legal forms of protests. A new Russian law that criminalizes “disrespect” for Russian society is just Moscow’s latest crackdown on freedom of expression in Russia.

Who is still in jail in Russia?

Jailing prominent figures: Prominent public leaders such as Mikhail Khodorkovsky and Platon Lebedev are still stand behind bars, and others, such as Alexey Nevalny, seem likely to join them there

Will Russia’s new law on disrespecting state symbols choke off freedom of speech?

Offending the feelings of Russian state officials is becoming a dangerous business. The new law on disrespecting state symbols, in particular, intends to choke off freedom of speech, according to Rachel Denber, the Europe and Central Asia deputy director for Human Rights Watch.