Boris Nemtsov

Vladimir Putin walks between two rows of people clapping their hands and taking photos with their cell phones

20 years of Putin in power: A timeline

Last year marked two decades of Vladimir Putin in power in Russia. Here are the events that have shaped — or been shaped — by the former KGB officer.

20 years of Putin in power: A timeline
Supporters of Russian opposition leader Boris Nemtsov continue to leave flowers on the bridge where he was shot down more than two weeks ago, within view of the Kremlin.

Growing doubts that Chechens are behind the Nemtsov assassination

Growing doubts that Chechens are behind the Nemtsov assassination
Zhanna Nemtsova, daughter of Russian leading opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, reacts during his funeral in Moscow on March 3, 2015.

'I cannot keep silent,' says Boris Nemtsov's daughter

'I cannot keep silent,' says Boris Nemtsov's daughter
The body of Boris Nemtsov moves through long lines of mourners in Moscow.

Lines snake through Moscow as thousands mourn Boris Nemtsov

Lines snake through Moscow as thousands mourn Boris Nemtsov
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Let the conspiracy theories begin: Who killed Boris Nemtsov?

Let the conspiracy theories begin: Who killed Boris Nemtsov?

If there are no gays, Mr. Mayor, why the gay bars?

The Winter Oylmpics are just days away and people are still considering how Russia's social and political situation will influence the games. In Sochi, where the games are being held, the town's mayor asserted that gay people are welcome at the games, provided they follow the country's strict laws, but they won't find any local gay people. That claim was quickly disproven. That story and more in today's Global Scan.

If there are no gays, Mr. Mayor, why the gay bars?

Protesters question fairness of Putin's electoral victory in Russia

Russians who stood united against Vladimir Putin awoke on Monday to their new political reality. Putin was re-elected. While thousands took to the streets to protest the election, they're also realistic. Many are trying to answer the question, now what?

Protesters question fairness of Putin's electoral victory in Russia

How Fair Was Russia's Election?

The World's Laura Lynch checks back in with a group of volunteer election monitors in Moscow. They worked hard to try to ensure that polling in their precinct was free and fair, and they say they were successful, for the most part.

How Fair Was Russia's Election?
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Moscow Protesters Defy Rally Ban

Police and elite interior troops have been patrolling Moscow a day after the biggest opposition rally in years in protest at alleged election fraud.

Moscow Protesters Defy Rally Ban