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Astrakhan: case of beating journalists closed on limitation expiry
In Astrakhan, the today's court session has ruled to stop the criminal prosecution of the Deputy of the Astrakhan Region Duma Rifkat Shabanov, suspected of beating journalists and impeding their professional activities.
Jan 21 2012, 23:00; CK correspondent
About hundred communists come to rally in Astrakhan
| Today, Lenin Square in Astrakhan was the venue of the rally, organized by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation (CPRF) in memory of Vladimir Lenin. The action attracted 100 local residents. |
Jan 19 2012, 23:20; CK correspondent
In Astrakhan, guardian of seven children-invalids complains of attempt to take her pupils away
| Vera Drobinskaya, a resident of the city of Astrakhan, who is taking care of disabled children from the Raznochinovskiy orphanage, reports about an illegal attempt to deprive her of all her pupils. According to Alla Vasilieva, Deputy Minister of Social Development and Labour of the Astrakhan Region, officials decided to temporary exempt Drobinskaya of her guardian's duty. while an application on her cruel treatment of the kids is being checked. |
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Jan 11 2012, 23:40; CK correspondent
Journalist of "Astrakhanskaya Pravda" intends to challenge judge's decision
| Alexander Kirpichenko, the journalist of the "Astrakhanskaya Pravda" (Astrakhan Truth), the activist of the CPRF (Communist Party of the Russian Federation), disagrees with the decision of the magistrate, who fined him in the administrative case for violation of the established order of the rally held on December 24, 2011, in Astrakhan. Alexander Kirpichenko intends to challenge the court's ruling at the higher court. Supporters of the journalist believe that his detention and the trial had political background. |
Jan 11 2012, 21:00
A tourist from Astrakhan who got lost found in Elbrus
| The rescuers found Alexander Karnaukhov, resident of Astrakhan, who lost his way in Elbrus. The tourist got no injuries. |
Jan 11 2012, 19:00
Deputy Mayor of Astrakhan suspected of negligence and abuse of authority
| Criminal proceedings were started in Astrakhan against Gennady Didenko, Deputy Mayor of the city, Chairman of housing and communal services Committee. He is suspected of abuse of authority and negligence. |
Jan 10 2012, 23:40
Ingush leader Evkurov is among three most open Russian governors
| According to the Russian media rating of the "National Monitoring Service" and the "Institute for Independent Political Research", following the results of 2011, the Ingush leader Yunus-Bek Evkurov entered the top three most information transparent heads. According to the study, the most inaccessible leader in Southern Russia is Alexei Orlov, the leader of Kalmykia. Ramzan Kadyrov, the leader of Chechnya, occupies the 30th position in the rating. |
Jan 10 2012, 21:50; CK correspondent
Court fines journalist of "Astrakhanskaya Pravda" by 500 roubles
| In Astrakhan, the court found guilty Alexander Kirpichenko, the activist of the CPRF (Communist Party of the Russian Federation), the journalist of the newspaper "Astrakhanskaya Pravda", accused of violating the established order of the rally, and sentenced him to a fine of 500 roubles. |
Jan 04 2012, 19:00
In Astrakhan Region, Jehovah's Witness claims threats from FSB
| In the city of Akhtubinsk (Astrakhan Region), investigators accuse Elena Grigorieva, 43, a member of the religious organization of Jehovah's Witnesses, of "inciting hatred or enmity." The believer herself denies the charges and complains about "threats and blackmail" from an FSB agent. |
Dec 29 2011, 22:40
Captain of Astrakhan ship found guilty of non-rendering help to passengers of "Bulgariya"
| The Kamskoe-Ustye District Court of Tatarstan has sentenced Yuri Tuchin, Captain of Astrakhan dry-cargo ship "Arbat", to a fine amounted to 130,000 roubles for failure to render assistance to people in distress in crash of the motor vessel "Bulgariya". |


