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Russia: “Enemies of Russia”=”Enemies of the People”?

· Written by Veronica Khokhlova

Categories: Eastern & Central Europe, Russia, Elections, Freedom of Speech, Governance, History, Human Rights, International Relations, Law, Media & Journalism, Politics, Protest

Window on Eurasia writes [1]: “Russian President Vladimir Putin’s characterization of his political opponents and those standing behind them as ‘the enemies of Russia’ has sparked a discussion among his supporters about the relationship of that term to Stalin’s notorious one, ‘the enemies of the people.’ Pavel Danilin, editor of the pro-Putin website Kreml.org, addressed that issue […], [and] [h]is comment should disturb all who care about the prospects for democracy and freedom in Russia.”