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Journalist Kashin says does not know who attacked him
21:55 29/11/2010
Russian journalist Oleg Kashin, who was severely beaten by unidentified assailants earlier this month, said on Monday he has no idea who attacked him.
Bill to extend sentences for attacking journalists submitted to State Duma
12:43 26/11/2010
A bill imposing harsher punishments for attacks on journalists has been submitted to the lower house of Russia's parliament, a lawmaker said on Friday.
Declaration urges action over journalist abuse
18:40 25/11/2010
A declaration of the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) has called on world leaders to address journalist abuse.
Rally to protect journalists held in downtown Moscow
15:26 21/11/2010
About 150 people gathered in downtown Moscow on Sunday to hold a rally in defense of Russian journalists and protest against the arbitrariness of investigation.
Russian Public Chamber calls on authorities to protect journalists
14:49 18/11/2010
The Russian Public Chamber has prepared recommendations for parliament and the police on the improved protection of journalists.
Attacked journalist Kashin gives first evidence
16:51 17/11/2010
Russian journalist Oleg Kashin, who remains in hospital after being severely beaten by unidentified assailants, gave his first evidence to investigators on Wednesday, an Investigations Committee spokesman said.
Russian prosecutors, not president must deal with Kashin attack - Medvedev
15:49 17/11/2010
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev again on Wednesday waved off calls to handle the case of an attack on a prominent reporter two weeks ago, saying it was not his business.
Attacked Russian journalist Kashin may give evidence on Wednesday
03:44 17/11/2010
Russian journalist Oleg Kashin, who was brutally attacked on November 6, may give his evidence to investigators on Wednesday.
Do journalists need additional protection and do Russians believe them?
16:20 15/11/2010
Should Russian laws include additional measures to protect journalists only?
Attacked Russian journalist Kashin removed from respirator
12:23 15/11/2010
Russian journalist Oleg Kashin, who was brutally attacked on November 6, was removed from a respirator after his condition improved, a hospital source said on Monday.
Moscow protest demands action over journalist assaults
17:28 14/11/2010
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Moscow on Sunday to demand that police find those behind last week's brutal attack on Kremlin critic Oleg Kashin.
Russian opposition leaders arrested for unsanctioned rally in Moscow
07:01 14/11/2010
A magistrate court in Moscow sentenced on Saturday two leaders of a Russian opposition movement to 10 and 12 days in prison for organizing an unauthorized protest rally in downtown Moscow.
Russian opposition to hold unsanctioned rally in downtown Moscow
01:24 12/11/2010
Activists of a Russian opposition movement will gather in downtown Moscow on Friday for a "Day of Wrath" rally against recent attacks on a journalists and an environmental activist.
Russians oppose safety privileges for journalists - poll
21:03 11/11/2010
The majority of Russians (73 percent) oppose proposed amendments to the Russian law granting journalists special protection, according to a poll conducted by the Superjob.ru recruitment portal.
Attacked Russian journalist Kashin regains consciousness
13:54 11/11/2010
Russian journalist Oleg Kashin, who was brutally attacked last week, regained consciousness on Thursday and may be removed from an artificial breathing apparatus, a hospital source said.
Media outcry over attack on Kashin. What next?
17:18 10/11/2010 RIA Novosti political commentator Nikolai Troitsky
The savage attack on journalist Oleg Kashin has generated an unprecedented wave of media solidarity.
Russia may impose harsher punishments for attacks on journalists
14:32 09/11/2010
A bill will be introduced to the Russian parliament on Tuesday proposing the introduction of harsher punishments for people who attack journalists.
Medvedev: "The criminals behind attack on journalist Oleg Kashin will be punished"
10:32 09/11/2010
During a meeting with the staff of Rossiiskaya Gazeta, President Dmitry Medvedev said that the criminals who attacked journalist Oleg Kashin will be found and punished despite any special status they might have.
United States condemns attack on Russian reporter
00:31 09/11/2010
The United States has called a recent attack on a Russian journalist "a heinous crime" and urged Russian authorities to find and punish the assailants.
Attack on Russian journalist result of business dispute - United Russia deputy
21:29 08/11/2010
The attack on Russian journalist Oleg Kashin was a result of a business dispute and was not politically motivated, the first deputy of the pro-Kremlin United Russia party said on Monday.
Moscow journalist attackers 'will be punished' - Medvedev
17:47 08/11/2010
The attackers of Russian journalist Oleg Kashin will be found and punished, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said on Monday.
European Commission concerned over attacks on journalists in Russia
16:18 08/11/2010
The European Commission expressed on Monday “a very profound concern” over the amount of attacks on journalists in Russia.
Journalists and bloggers rally in support of Oleg Kashin
15:48 08/11/2010
Russian journalists and bloggers held a rally outside Moscow police headquarters in downtown Moscow urging the police to investigate the attack on Kommersant correspondent Oleg Kashin properly.
Presidential body calls for increased punishment for violence against journalists
15:45 08/11/2010
The Russian Presidential Council for Civil Society Institutions and Human Rights has prepared amendments to the nation's Criminal Code to strengthen the law on punishment for hindering journalists from carrying out their professional responsibilities, the chairman of the council said.
RIA Novosti editor-in-chief calls for close eye on investigations into journalist attacks
11:53 08/11/2010
The Russian journalistic community should keep a close eye on investigations into attacks against journalists and not let these cases drag on, RIA Novosti's Editor-in-Chief and President of the Moscow Police Public Council Svetlana Mironyuk said on Monday.
Russian journalists call for government to investigate attack on Kommersant correspondent
23:51 07/11/2010
Russian journalists have called for the government to investigate the attack on Russian daily Kommersant's political correspondent Oleg Kashin.
Severely attacked Kommersant journalist undergoes surgery
20:13 07/11/2010
Russian daily Kommersant's political correspondent Oleg Kashin severely beaten underwent a surgery, Kashin's wife Yevgenia Milova said.
Russian authorities must find persons behind attack on Kommersant journalist - say experts
12:56 07/11/2010
Lawyers and public figures polled by the Russian Agency of Legal and Court Information said they were indignant over an attack on Russian daily Kommersant's political correspondent Oleg Kashin and believed that the authorities must necessarily solve this crime.
Journalists, bloggers hold rally near Moscow police headquarters over attack on Kommersant journalist
16:51 06/11/2010
A group of Journalists and bloggers are holding rally on Saturday near the Moscow police headquarters demanding the thorough investigation into the attack on Kommersant journalist.
Prosecutor General gets probe into attack on Kommersant journalist under control
11:59 06/11/2010
Russia's Prosecutor General Yuri Chaika has got the criminal case into the attack on Russian daily Kommersant's political correspondent Oleg Kashin under his control, spokeswoman for the Prosecution General's office said.
Attack on Kommersant journalist linked to his work — editor-in-chief
07:52 06/11/2010
Saturday's attack on Russian daily Kommersant's political correspondent Oleg Kashin was probably linked to his work.
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Medvedev: "The criminals behind attack on journalist Oleg Kashin will be punished"
10:32 09/11/2010
During a meeting with the staff of Rossiiskaya Gazeta, President Dmitry Medvedev said that the criminals who attacked journalist Oleg Kashin will be found and punished despite any special status they might have.
Journalists and bloggers rally in support of Oleg Kashin
15:48 08/11/2010
Russian journalists and bloggers held a rally outside Moscow police headquarters in downtown Moscow urging the police to investigate the attack on Kommersant correspondent Oleg Kashin properly.
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Attack on Kommersant journalist, Oleg Kashin
A Kommersant daily's political correspondent, Oleg Kashin, was attacked and severely beaten by unknown people near his house early on Saturday.










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