One of the ways we call functional cities is monotowns. They are part our history for a long long time, since the industrial revolution begun. Nowadays 20% of all Russians live and work in the monotowns. Some time ago monotowns as such were vital and beneficial for country’s economic system. But now, after the crisis,…
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Putin’s modus operandi in the clampdown of independent media in Russia
Putin’s modus operandi in the clampdown of independent media in Russia Following 2011-2012 popular protests in Russia, Putin has significantly tightened state control over Russian media by enacting Draconian laws to prosecute anti-governmental outcries. By doing so, Russia has become one of the most dangerous countries for journalists to work. Nevertheless, by keeping independent media…
Holocaust Remembrance Day
As we know “History is the best teacher with worst pupils”. On 27th of January we should remind the planet, how we as a human beings can be mistaken if we are following issues based on hate and fears. We all remember what happened with Jewish minority in Europe during second world war, but as…
Homophobia On The Rise In Russia
On the 17th of May 2015 we celebrated another International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. On the one hand, in many European countries the situation of LQBTQIA community improves, on the other in some it doesn’t or, like in Russia, it gets dramatically worse. A Russian activist Anasiasia Sheveleva tells us about the situation…
Green Check-in: Hungary
From Serbia to Norway, the Ecosprinter has done a quick check in with some of our Greens and Young Green friends around Europe to see what they are doing and what we should look out for! Makádi Balázs, Hungarian Greens “The Greens are chaining themselves to trees and want to save the whales and these…
“Transmachholding” : between corruption and state mafia
The associate of Alstom Holdings and a Russian criminal enterprises win a tender worth 3 billion euro (€3 bn) in Moscow, Russia. At the end of February 2014 the Russian Public Procurement website released information that a consortium of Metrowagonmash OAO (Open Joint Stock Company) and Transholdleasing ZAO (LTD.), both operating as a subsidiary of…
Protests rise against Copper-Nickel Mining in Russia
Protest against nickel mining in the Khoper region in Russia goes ahead against a backdrop of trumped-up criminal charges and a high-level corruption scandal. On June 22nd, a large demonstration took place in Voronezh region, against copper-nickel mining, calling for a complete ban of coloured metal extraction in the Central Black Earth Region. About 1000…
Cold War Season 2
This article is based upon the ongoing Russia-US diplomatic tussle started after 2008 Russian intervention in Georgia to the current Russia annexation of Crimea. According to foreign experts, following events from 2008 to 2014, this has given rise to a new Cold War between the US and Russia. Till now the US has double round…
It’s Not Me It’s You: Understanding the Ukranian Russian Natural Gas Pipelines
After a breakup, it can be difficult to split up the things that you once shared together. Whether it be dividing up your friends or divvying up your old favorite hangouts, the practicalities of creating a new life after a relationship can often be hard. For a relationship that has more drama than a daytime…
Y20 & Y8 Summits : How youth can make a change in global diplomacy
Each year, youth representatives from G8 and G20 countries come together to discuss global challenges, provide non-conventional suggestions and generate fresh ideas. Mina Saidze is the Minister of International Development of the German delegation for the Y8 and Y20 Summit 2013 and wants to share her experiences in international dialogues. Mina Saidze, Minister of International…