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Boris Nemtsov — the charismatic physicist who took on Putin
08 Jan 2026 06:34 GMT
… Many observers of post-Soviet Russia would disagree; it had … already a well-known dissident in the last days … where the nuclear physicist and anti-communist campaigner Andrei Sakharov had been exiled … Yeltsin became the leader of Russia, the two became close …
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How the West misjudged Russia’s dissidents and helped shape Putin’s rise as Soviet Union fell
05 Jan 2026 05:42 GMT
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[ In shift from political norms, Russia praises new US national security … ”. Andrei Sakharov’s journey from pro-Soviet nuclear scientist to exile as an anti-Soviet dissident … Mstislav Rostropovich’s journey from human-rights activist to Yeltsin supporter to …
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Jailed Belarus, Georgia journalists win EU's top human rights prize
17 Dec 2025 00:01 GMT
… in 1988 and named after Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, is bestowed annually on individuals … to recognise their fight for human rights or democracy.
Contenders are nominated … Belarus's main ally, Russia, and the West.
Gazeta Wyborcza …
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The Dark Side of The Earth: How Russia broke up with the USSR
21 Dec 2025 16:59 GMT
… USSR to Russia, through the eyes of the people
Soviet leader … money.
We also learn how Andrei Sakharov (the man behind the hydrogen … mind about the efficacy of nuclear weapons, and actually shocks … gets him removed from the nuclear project he himself created.
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OPINION: The Courage to Speak Out: Russia’s New Sakharov
20 Dec 2025 18:57 GMT
… Soviet war films could not be made in Russia … member of the Presidential Human Rights Council, so no discrimination …
Before Sokurov, there was Andrei Sakharov. Sakharov’s death anniversary …
Both men – Sakharov, the physicist, and Sokurov, the filmmaker – …
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'Mount Pyotr Fomin' Man who detonated first nuclear bomb on Novaya Zemlya is honored with name on Arctic peak
03 Dec 2025 18:24 GMT
… the first head of the Soviet 6th Naval Command, a body … away.
According to Andrei Sakharov, the nuclear physicist that turned into a human rights activist, Petr … 's militant and aggressive Russia.
"He is truly a …
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Ethnic Polish journalist imprisoned in Belarus awarded EU human rights prize
22 Oct 2025 15:22 GMT
… award in the field of human rights, alongside Mzia Amaglobeli, a … condemned by human rights groups.
Named after Soviet physicist and dissident human rights activist Andrei Sakharov, the EU … who have worked to defend human rights, freedom of expression and …
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Jailed journalists in Belarus, Georgia win EU’s Sakharov human rights prize
22 Oct 2025 15:23 GMT
… award, named after Soviet dissident Nobel Peace Prize laureate Andrei Sakharov, was created in … individuals or groups who defend human rights and basic freedoms.
The winner … by the European Union to human rights work.”
Belarus opposition leader Sviatlana …
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The EU's Sakharov Prize, set up in 1988, is named after Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov
22 Oct 2025 12:33 GMT
Key Biscayne, FL
(33149)
Today
Some clouds this morning will give way to generally sunny skies for the afternoon. High 84F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph..
Tonight
Mostly clear. Low 78F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph.
Updated: October 22, 2025 @ 8:31 am
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The EU's Sakharov Prize, set up in 1988 and named after Soviet dissident Andrei Sakharov, is bestowed annually on individuals or organisations to recognise their fight for human rights or democracy
22 Oct 2025 11:46 GMT
Barron, WI
(54812)
Today
Showers early, then cloudy in the afternoon. High around 45F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%..
Tonight
Cloudy early with some clearing expected late. Low 31F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Updated: October 22, 2025 @ 6:17 …