A voice from Riverbend: Росгосстрах – for all followers of Russian politics out there

Photo from May 6th, 2012 in Moscow, just as the anti-Putin mass march is about to confront the riot police blocking a bridge ahead. (from BBC World Service)

For fans of the Russian language – mind the РОСГОССТРАХ (Russian State Insurance company abbreviation, but “Russian state fear”, if taken literally) on the building on the right side of the shot. No further caption is needed.

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A voice from Riverbend: Let’s discuss Harper’s style

Everyone interested is invited to participate in a free and open discussion of the issues of scandal, transparency and integrity in Canadian politics on June 2nd from 1:30 to 4 pm at the Riverbend Public Library in Edmonton (full discussion starts at 2 pm). Please email yegleducndp@gmail.com for details. Facebook event:http://www.facebook.com/events/283645018396065

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A voice from Riverbend: Let’s discuss Harper’s style

Everyone interested is invited to participate in a free and open discussion of the issues of scandal, transparency and integrity in Canadian politics on June 2nd from 1:30 to 4 pm at the Riverbend Public Library in Edmonton (full discussion starts at 2 pm). Please email yegleducndp@gmail.com for details. Facebook event:http://www.facebook.com/events/283645018396065

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