Michael Lawrence | openDemocracy

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Published on: 22 March 2016

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As the economic crisis hits Russia’s regions, Samara’s governor is trying to hold on to the kingdom he’s built for himself.

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Published on: 19 November 2015

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Three bloggers have been arrested in Samara, Russia on suspected extortion charges. The ripples from the arrest are...

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Published on: 10 November 2015

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В Самаре арестованы трое известных блогеров. Их обвиняют в создании организованной преступной группы и...

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Published on: 21 July 2015

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Down in Samara on the Volga river, the city’s higher education institutions are facing cuts and closure. And many...

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Published on: 3 June 2015

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Written by: Valery Pavlukevich All articles by Valery Pavlukevich

Valery Pavlukevich, who recently passed away, was a regular contributor to oDR. In his last appearance on these...

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