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“Saving the Honor of Russia”: Film on Soviet Dissidents Presented in London

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“Saving the Honor of Russia”: Film on Soviet Dissidents Presented in London

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On March 24, the Institute of Modern Russia and the Legatum Institute co-hosted the London screening of They Chose Freedom, a documentary film on the Soviet dissident movement. The panelists, who included the legendary Soviet-era dissident Vladimir Bukovsky, discussed both the history and the present-day challenges of standing up for human rights and freedom in Russia.

They Chose Freedom: The Story of Soviet Dissidents. Film Screening and Discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky (London)

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They Chose Freedom: The Story of Soviet Dissidents. Film Screening and Discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky (London)

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On March 24, 2014, in London, the Institute of Modern Russia and the Legatum Institute will present the English-language version of They Chose Freedom, a documentary film on the history of the Soviet dissident movement. Following the screening, there will be a discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky, one of the leading Soviet-era dissidents.

“I want you to know that there is a very different Russia.” Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s Speech on the Maidan.

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“I want you to know that there is a very different Russia.” Mikhail Khodorkovsky’s Speech on the Maidan.

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On March 9, 2014, Mikhail Khodorkovsky addressed a mass rally on the Maidan (Independence Square) in Kiev, Ukraine. Below is the video recording and the full English translation of his speech.

VIDEO: IMR Discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky

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VIDEO: IMR Discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky

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On February 11, in New York City, the Institute of Modern Russia and the Harriman Institute held a screening of They Chose Freedom, a documentary film on the history of the Soviet dissident movement. Below is the video recording of the discussion with one of the film’s participants, legendary Soviet-era dissident and writer Vladimir Bukovsky, and with the film’s author, Vladimir Kara-Murza.

“We find ourselves on the brink of being involved in a civil war in Ukraine”

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“We find ourselves on the brink of being involved in a civil war in Ukraine”

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Statement by Mikhail Khodorkovsky on the situation in Ukraine.

They Chose Freedom: Film Screenings and Discussions with Vladimir Bukovsky

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They Chose Freedom: Film Screenings and Discussions with Vladimir Bukovsky

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On February 11 and 13, the Institute of Modern Russia organized two screenings of the documentary film They Chose Freedom. The screenings were followed by a discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky, one of the leading Soviet-era dissidents.

Today’s Sochi Life in Pictures

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Today’s Sochi Life in Pictures

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After the launch of the mobile website entitled “Sochi 2014: The Reverse Side of the Medal,” IMR developed another project on Sochi—a live blog that streams photographs of the city life during the Olympics.

They Chose Freedom: The Story of Soviet Dissidents. Film Screening and Discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky (New York City)

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They Chose Freedom: The Story of Soviet Dissidents. Film Screening and Discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky (New York City)

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On February 11, 2014, the Institute of Modern Russia and the Harriman Institute will present the English-language version of They Chose Freedom, a documentary film on the history of the Soviet dissident movement. Following the screening, there will be a discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky, one of the leading Soviet-era dissidents.

They Chose Freedom: The Story of Soviet Dissidents. Film Screening and Discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky (Washington DC)

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They Chose Freedom: The Story of Soviet Dissidents. Film Screening and Discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky (Washington DC)

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On February 13, 2014, the Institute of Modern Russia and Freedom House will present the English-language version of They Chose Freedom, a documentary film on the history of the Soviet dissident movement. Following the screening, there will be a discussion with Vladimir Bukovsky, one of the leading Soviet-era dissidents.

IMR Holds Conference on Corruption in the Sochi Olympics

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IMR Holds Conference on Corruption in the Sochi Olympics

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On January 30, the Institute of Modern Russia (IMR) held a conference entitled “Olympic Abuses: Russia Before the Sochi Games” at the National Press Club in Washington DC. At this forum, which featured representatives of the Russian opposition, IMR launched its new interactive online guide to corruption in the Sochi Olympics.

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