Dissidents on the Internet at gulag.com

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Russian journalist Grigory Pasko, who is accused of betraying state secrets and has been in custody since Nov 1997, is managing to publish a diary on the Internet. This diary is attracting considerable attention, particularly from young Russians. He describes the conditions in which he is being held, and gives tips for surviving life in Russian jails. His wife claims not to know how the diaries are reaching the Internet, but it is possible that he is passing notes to visitors.

Cases, Telecommunications systems, Dissenters, Pasko, Grigory

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Viewing the world through Russia's window on the West

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The democratic council of St Petersburg, Russia, supports the mayor Anatoly Sobchak in backing president Boris Yeltsin in the referendum on Apr 25, 1993. The councillors of most Russian cities are ex-Communists. St Petersburg deputies followed lessons in law and politics after their election in 1990, so debate is effective. Privatisation of shops and small businesses has progressed faster than in other areas but some residents object to the inequality this brings.

Economic aspects, Political aspects, Russians, Saint Petersburg, Russia, Free enterprise, St. Petersburg, Russia

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Yeltsin under fire as rouble is devalued

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Russia has devalued the ruble following assertions that no such move was planned. Russians have sought to purchase US dollars, though no unrest has been reported. The devaluation has been presented as necessary for the defense of the national economy. Payment of foreign debt in rubles has also been subject to a moratorium of three months, in a move described as a restructuring. Russia's main banks welcome the stabilization package which they see as appropriate.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Foreign Exchange & Reserves Policy, Prices and rates, Economic policy, Ruble (Russia), Currency devaluation, Devaluation (Currency)

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