Protests that began last weekend over a hike in fuel prices spread across the country, leaving at least 2,000 injured, government officials said. Dozens of deaths also appeared likely.
Author: IVAN NECHEPURENKO
Kazakhstan Arrests Karim Masimov, Ex-Intelligence Chief, on Suspicion of Treason
The president had dismissed the intelligence chief, Karim Masimov, this week amid violence that may be tied, at least in part, to political infighting.
Kazakhstan Arrests Karim Masimov, Ex-Intelligence Chief, on Suspicion of Treason
The president had dismissed the intelligence chief, Karim Masimov, this week amid violence that may be tied, at least in part, to political infighting.
Dozens Reported Dead in Kazakhstan, as Russian Alliance Sends Troops
A revolt inspired by anger over a surge in fuel prices has since spread across the country. A Russia-led military alliance has sent troops to help quell the violence in what it described as a temporary peacekeeping effort.
Russian Court Orders Liquidation of the Human Rights Group Memorial
The Supreme Court ruled that Memorial International, which chronicled political repression in Russia, must be liquidated.
Belarus Opposition Leader Is Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison
The activist Sergei Tikhanovsky planned to challenge the country’s authoritarian leader, Aleksandr G. Lukashenko, in a presidential election last year. He was arrested before the vote and his wife stepped in.
Russian Mine Blast Kills Dozens, Among Them Rescuers
Investigators said a gas buildup at a Siberian mine with a history of problems led to the deaths of at least 52 people.
Joseph Brodsky Slept Here. The Great Poet’s Cranky Neighbor Couldn’t Care Less.
After a decades-long standoff with the last resident of a communal apartment, a private museum has finally opened in Brodsky’s shared home in St. Petersburg, a rare grass-roots victory in Russia.
Human Most of All: In Moscow, a Theater Stages ‘Gorbachev’
The Latvian director Alvis Hermanis’s bioplay is an ode to the love story of Mikhail and Raisa Gorbachev, and portrays the former leader in all his humanity.
Belarus Transfers Opposition Figure to House Arrest
The Belarusian authorities released Roman Protasevich and his Russian girlfriend, Sofia Sapega, from prison after the E.U. imposed stiff sanctions.