Russian Youth

Russian Radical Youth Group Protests Changes to Electoral Law in Central Moscow

Protesters from a radical youth organization rallied outside Russia’s lower house of parliament Tuesday, slamming lawmakers for a series of electoral changes that have markedly strengthened the Kremlin’s hold over the country’s political life, The Associated Press reports.

Popularity: 4% [?]

December 12, 2006

Russia Has 150 Extremist Youth Groups With 10,000 Members

The Interior Ministry is currently monitoring 150 extremist groups in Russia, in particular race-hate groups, which have total membership of around 10,000, the minister said Wednesday.

Popularity: 7% [?]

November 15, 2006