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Russia/Moldova: Eduard Bagirov, Internet Hooligan, Arrested in Moldova

Categories: Eastern & Central Europe, Moldova, Russia, Politics, Protest, RuNet Echo

Bloggers discuss [1] [ru] the 30-day arrest [2] [ru] of Eduard Bagirov [3] [ru], writer and a blogger close to pro-Kremlin propagandists, in Moldova. Oleg Kozyrev says [4] [ru], Bagirov's arrest is connected with his activity as a commentator on Moldova unrest in 2009. Kommersant, however, provides [5] [ru] the official Moldovan version – Bagirov (known for his aggressive style of writing (often with physical threats to other bloggers)) is charged with the organization of post-election protests in Chisinau.