Posted: April 1st, 2026 under Freedom of Speech, Governance, Human Rights, Judiciary, Yabloko's Regional Branches, Без рубрики.
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Hearing on extension of remand for Yabloko Deputy Chairman Lev Shlosberg adjourned until 2 April at the politician’s request
“The message to everyone is as follows: no change — and the key words are ‘security’ and ‘sovereignty'”: Ivan Bolshakov on the first in 2026 session of the Central Electoral Commission
Press Release, 31 March 2026
Photo: Ivan Bolshakov / Photo by the Yabloko Press Service
On 30 March, the first session of the newly formed Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of the Russian Federation was held. Ivan Bolshakov, member of Yabloko’s Federal Political Committee, head of the party’s Analytical Centre, and Yabloko’s representative on the CEC, describes how the session proceeded and what stood out to him about the rhetoric of the commission’s members.
Posted: April 1st, 2026 under Elections, Governance, Political Parties, State Duma Elections, State Duma Elections 2026, YABLOKO and Other Political Parties.
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The Yabloko Party University to host a lecture by cardiologist Yaroslav Ashikhmin, “Unexplained Symptoms”
Press Release, 31.03.2026
Photo: Yaroslav Ashikhmin
On 7 April, the Yabloko Party University will host a lecture by Yaroslav Ashikhmin, cardiologist and therapist, Candidate of Medical Sciences, entitled “Unexplained Symptoms: Rare Diseases, Psychosomatics and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome”.
Posted: April 1st, 2026 under Conferences and Seminars.
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Students in the Maritime Territory lodge mass complaints with Yabloko over pressure to install the state-owned messenger MAX
Press Release, 31 March 2026
Photo by Yevgeny Razumny, Kommersant
Students at the Vladivostok Hydrometeorological College (VGMK) have been contacting the Yabloko regional branch in the Maritime Territory in large numbers to complain about being pressured to install the “national messenger” MAX. The party’s branch in the Maritime Territory notes that complaints have also been received from members of staff of the institution.
Posted: April 1st, 2026 under Freedom of Speech, Governance, Human Rights, Yabloko's Regional Branches.
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“The investigation considers it impossible to complete the inquiry within six months.” Court keeps Maxim Kruglov in pre-trial detention until 25 April
Press Release, 30 March 2026
Photo: Maxim Kruglov at the hearing of the Zamoskvoretsky District Court of Moscow, 30 March 2026 / Photo by the Yabloko Press Service
The Zamoskvoretsky District Court of Moscow has for the fifth time considered the investigator’s application to extend the period of pre-trial detention of Yabloko Deputy Chairman Maxim Kruglov. In addition to his family members, Yabloko Chairman Nikolai Rybakov, Federal Bureau member Andrei Morev, Moscow Yabloko Deputy Chairman Yuri Shein, Moscow Yabloko Bureau member Andrei Lazarev, and dozens of Kruglov’s colleagues, friends, and students came to show their support for the politician.
Posted: April 1st, 2026 under Freedom of Speech, Governance, Human Rights, Judiciary, Yabloko's Regional Branches, Без рубрики.
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Moscow Yabloko holds action of writing letters to political prisoners: over 400 letters written
Press Release, 27.03.2026
Photo: Participants in the action of writing letters to political prisoners, 26 March 2026 / Photo by Moscow Yabloko
Opening the event, Yabloko party Chairman Nikolai Rybakov spoke about the importance of supporting political prisoners. It is not enough simply to write the first letter — one must also reply to those that follow, the Yabloko leader noted: every message from behind bars is an occasion for dialogue, and that dialogue is demonstrates genuine support and a vital connection with the outside world for prisoners of conscience.
Posted: March 30th, 2026 under Conferences and Seminars, Freedom of Speech, Human Rights, Yabloko's Regional Branches, Без рубрики.
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VTsIOM publishes pre-election poll results on party support ahead of State Duma elections. Analysing the numbers
Press Release, 30.03.2026
Photo: 3% is Yabloko electoral rating in March 2026 (based on VTsIOM data)
3.9% of those intending to vote and knowing which party they will vote for, as of March 2026 (based on VTsIOM data)
15% say they can potentially vote for Yabloko. as of February 2026 (based on VTsIOM data)
The Russian Public Opinion Research Centre (VTsIOM) has published the results of a survey of Russian citizens on the forthcoming 2026 State Duma elections. Yabloko’s Analytical Centre notes that, according to the poll, the party is in a strong starting position ahead of the federal election campaign.
Posted: March 30th, 2026 under Elections, State Duma Elections, State Duma Elections 2026, Без рубрики.
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Stavropol authorities deny Yabloko permission to hold rally against Internet blocking and Telegram ban. The organiser summoned to police
Press Release, 27.03.2026
Photo by the Yabloko Press Service
Yelena Gavrilova, an instructor of the Yabloko branch in Stavropol and Yabloko party member, has been refused permission to hold a rally entitled “For a Free Internet”. A letter signed by Deputy Mayor Denis Alpatov states that the rally application “lacks information on the forms and methods by which the organiser of the public event will ensure public order, the organisation of medical assistance, and sanitary provisions”.
Posted: March 28th, 2026 under Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Governance, Human Rights, Judiciary, Yabloko's Regional Branches.
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Yabloko activist from Ryazan Maria Rakcheeva fined for appealing to the authorities to save lime trees
Press Release, 27.03.2026
Photo: Maria Rakcheyeva in court on 27 March 2026 / Photo by Ryazan Yabloko
On 27 March, the Oktyabrsky District Court of Ryazan found journalist and Yabloko party member Maria Rakcheyeva guilty under Article 20.2, Part 2, of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation (unlawful organisation of a public event) and imposed a fine of 20,000 roubles. The administrative case was initiated on the basis of a video appeal of Maria Rakcheyeva to the authorities calling for the preservation of trees in Ryazan’s Central Park.
Posted: March 27th, 2026 under Environmental Policies, Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Governance, Human Rights, Judiciary, Protection of Environment, Yabloko's Regional Branches, Без рубрики.
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Moscow City Court upholds Maxim Kruglov’s remand in custody: he will remain detained until at least 2 April
Press Release, 26.03.2026
Photo: Maxim Kruglov and his lawyer Natalia Tikhonova / Photo: screenshot from the Moscow City Court press service video
On 26 March, the Moscow City Court dismissed the appeal against the remand in custody of Yabloko Deputy Chairman Maxim Kruglov, leaving the politician detained. Dozens of party supporters, journalists, and colleagues of Maxim’s came to the court to show their solidarity, as did the ambassadors of Germany, New Zealand, the Netherlands, and the United States. Maxim Kruglov attended the hearing via video link from the remand centre; his interests in the courtroom were represented by lawyers Natalia Tikhonova and Sergei Badamshin. The investigator did not appear in court; the prosecution was represented by the public prosecutor alone.
Posted: March 27th, 2026 under Freedom of Speech, Governance, Human Rights, Judiciary, Yabloko's Regional Branches.
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The first lecture in the Yabloko Party University: Political scientist Ivan Bolshakov to speak on political parties in the post-truth era
Press Release, 27.03.2026
Photo: Ivan Bolshakov / Photo by the Yabloko Press Service
On 2 April, the first lecture of the Yabloko Party University will be held at Yabloko’s central office in Moscow. It will be delivered by Ivan Bolshakov, a political scientist and head of Yabloko’s Analytical Centre, who will speak on political parties in the post-truth era.
Posted: March 27th, 2026 under Conferences and Seminars, Political Parties, YABLOKO and Other Political Parties, Yabloko's Regional Branches.
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Yabloko submits new application for a “Free Internet” rally, this time in Stavropol
Press Release, 25.03.2026
Photo by Alexander Weinstein, Kommersant
Vitaly Zubenko, Deputy Chairman of Yabloko’s regional branch in the Stavropol Territory, Yabloko branch instructor and party member Yelena Gavrilova, and local branch Chairman Yevgeny Golovashchenko have submitted an application to the Stavropol city administration for a “Free Internet” rally.
Posted: March 25th, 2026 under Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Governance, Human Rights, Judiciary, Yabloko's Regional Branches.
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Kazan authorities refuse to permit Internet Freedom Rally, claiming the protest’s goal cannot yield an “achievable result”
Press Release, 25.03.2026
The Kazan Executive Committee has elaborated on its refusal to approve a Yabloko rally for Internet freedom and against the blocking of the Telegram messenger. The event’s organiser — Yabloko lawyer and activist Sofya Fyodorova — received a new letter from the city administration on the evening of 24 March.
Posted: March 25th, 2026 under Freedom of Assembly, Freedom of Speech, Governance, Human Rights, Yabloko's Regional Branches, Без рубрики.
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Yabloko to screen the documentary “The Right to Memory”, dedicated to human rights defender Arseny Roginsky
Press Release, 24.03.2026
30 March would have been the 80th birthday of Arseny Roginsky, historian, dissident, former political prisoner, and head and co-founder of the Memorial Human Rights Society*.
Posted: March 24th, 2026 under Conferences and Seminars, Freedom of Speech, History, Human Rights.
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Grigory Yavlinsky: “What matters is not who will be in charge, but how you will live”
Grigory Yavlinsky’s web-site, 23.03.2026
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Russia’s complete failure to carry out the reforms of the 1990s and its descent into deep political crisis has now been compounded by the end of the era that took shape after World War II.
Disorganisation and chaos are growing in world politics. Almost everyone is discussing current events and speculating about where it will all lead: what will happen with Donald Trump, the Middle East, Europe, Ukraine and Russia, and the global economy. Nobody knows the answers, and so diametrically opposed assessments and opinions abound.
Posted: March 24th, 2026 under Foreign policy, Freedom of Speech, Governance, Human Rights, Russia-Eu relations, Russia-Ukraine relations, Russia-US Relations.
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Moscow Yabloko announces opening of Public Reception Office in Moscow
Press Release, 23.03.2026
Photo: Round table on the protection of the rights of Muscovites, February 2026 / Photo by the Yabloko Press Service
The Moscow branch of the Yabloko party has announced the launch of the Open Public Reception project: once a month, the regional branch’s leadership will hold meetings with Moscow residents on matters concerning the protection of the rights and interests of Muscovites.
Posted: March 23rd, 2026 under Conferences and Seminars, Yabloko's Regional Branches.
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Yabloko to conduct actions of writing letters to political prisoners in Moscow and the Russian regions: schedule for March and April
Press Release, 20.03.2026
Photo: Postcards by artist Sasha Skochilenko, a former political prisoner / Photo by the Yabloko Press Service
Yabloko is continuing its regular action of writing letters to political prisoners. Every month, Yabloko members and all who wish to attend the events at the party’s offices in Moscow and the regions sign postcards and write letters to people who are being held in custody on politically motivated criminal charges. According to human rights defenders, as of 20 March 2026, there are at least 1,450 political prisoners in Russia.
Posted: March 20th, 2026 under Freedom of Speech, Governance, Human Rights, Judiciary, Yabloko's Regional Branches.
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Yabloko relaunches Yabloko Party University: there will be six departments and new learning formats
Press Release, 20.03.2026
The Yabloko party is announcing the relaunch of the Yabloko Party University, an open lecture platform inspired by European traditions of political education and the free exchange of ideas.
Posted: March 20th, 2026 under Conferences and Seminars, Education and Science.
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Round table on problems in education to be held by Moscow Yabloko
Press Release, 20.03.2026
Photo by Yevgeny Razumny, Kommersant
Moscow Yabloko is continuing its series of round tables devoted to protecting the rights of Muscovites. On 31 March, a meeting with representatives of the education sector, politicians, and academics will be held at the Yabloko Moscow office. The theme of the round table is “Education for the 21st Century: What Skills Should Schools and Universities Provide?”
Posted: March 20th, 2026 under Conferences and Seminars, Education and Science, Human Rights, Social Policies, Yabloko's Regional Branches.
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Pskov Yabloko puts forward a demographic programme for the Russian Government
Press Release, 19.03.2026
Photo by Konstantin Kokoshkin, Kommersant
Artur Gaiduk, a Yabloko deputy in the Pskov Regional Assembly and a medical doctor, has written to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin proposing improvements to the quality of assisted reproductive technology services within the compulsory medical insurance (CMI) system.
Posted: March 20th, 2026 under Healthcare, Social Policies, The Yabloko Faction in the Pskov Regional Assembly, Yabloko's Regional Branches, Без рубрики.
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