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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 433

Boris Nemtsov

Russian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza sits on a bench inside a defendants' cage during a hearing at the Basmanny court in Moscow, Russia on October 10, 2022. (Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP/File)
April 10, 2023, 9:10 pm
Jailed Russian-Jewish dissident reminds Natan Sharansky of his own ordeal
The former prisoner of Zion, who wrote a book about overcoming fear, says he’s afraid a prison sentence will mean death for Vladimir Kara-Murza
By ToI Staff
In this file photo taken on Thursday, May 30, 2013, Boris Nemtsov, a former Russian deputy prime minister and opposition leader, presents a report claiming widespread corruption during preparations for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, at a news conference in Moscow, Russia (photo credit: AP/Ivan Sekretarev, File)
January 11, 2018, 10:07 pm
DC moves to rename street near Russian embassy for slain Jewish critic of Putin
Moscow condemns move as ‘rude, harsh and done to spite us’
By JTA
A shrine on the site of Boris Nemtsov's murder, March 2, 2015. (photo credit: AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
April 8, 2017, 4:17 pm
Russian-Jewish filmmakers immortalize murdered Putin critic as ‘Boris Nemtsov, Jew’
Assassinated outside the Kremlin, the dissenting politician has become something of a cult figure and is the subject of films, poetry and song
By Julie Masis
Former Canadian justice minister Irwin Cotler speaking to a Knesset committee in Jerusalem on March 2012. (Miriam Alster/Flash90)
March 30, 2017, 4:18 pm
Saying he was poisoned in Russia, ex-Canadian justice minister fights a Kremlin bullying campaign
Irwin Cotler believes he was targeted during a 2006 official visit to Moscow, and says dozens of other journalists, lawyers, human rights activists, opposition leaders and dissidents have been as well
By Simona Weinglass
Saudi liberal blogger Raif Badawi was sentenced in May 2014 to 10 years in prison and 1,000 lashes for criticizing Saudi Arabia's clerics and ridiculing the country's morality police on his blog. (Amnesty International Canada/Screenshot from campaign ad)
October 29, 2015, 2:53 pm
Jailed, flogged Saudi blogger wins EU rights prize
Raif Badawi, sentenced to 10 years in jail and 1,000 lashes for insulting Islam, wins standing ovation in European Parliament
By LORNE COOK
Tamerlan Eskerkhanov (left), Shagid Gubashev (center) and Khamzad Bakhaev (right), suspected of involvement in the killing of Boris Nemtsov, sit in a courtroom in Moscow, Russia, on March 8, 2015. (photo credit: AP/Ivan Sekretarev)
March 9, 2015, 10:01 pm
Unlikely Nemtsov was killed by Islamic extremists, friends say
Fellow opposition activist dismisses theory as ‘convenient’ for Putin, since it takes him ‘out of the line of fire’
By Laura Mills
Three men, from the left: Tamerlan Eskerkhanov, Shagid Gubashev and Khamzad Bakhaev suspected of involvement in the killing of Boris Nemtsov sit in a court room in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, March 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
March 9, 2015, 3:45 am
Russian court charges 2, detains 3 others in Nemtsov killing
Suspects are Muslims from Caucasus region; sixth suspect reportedly killed himself to avoid capture by police
By Jim Heintz
People carry portraits of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was gunned down on Friday, February 27, 2015 near the Kremlin. (photo credit: AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
March 8, 2015, 6:19 pm
Nemtsov killing suspect said to admit guilt
5 men arraigned a week after Russian opposition leader shot dead while walking near the Kremlin
By Jim Heintz
A shrine on the site of Boris Nemtsov's murder, March 2, 2015. (photo credit: AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
March 7, 2015, 12:37 pm
Russia: Two suspects detained in murder of Boris Nemtsov
Officials say two people arrested are from North Caucasus region
By AP and JTA
A shrine on the site of Boris Nemtsov's murder, March 2, 2015. (photo credit: AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)
March 3, 2015, 2:24 pm
Murder of Russian activist revives ghosts of anti-Semitism
Slain opposition politician had a Jewish mother; others in the community report rising incitement
By Cnaan Liphshiz
Relatives and friends pay their respects as they stand near the coffin of Boris Nemtsov during a farewell ceremony in Moscow on Mar. 3, 2015. Russia vowed to find the killers of outspoken opposition leader. (Photo credit: Alexander Utkin/AFP)
March 3, 2015, 12:46 pm
Muscovites bid fairwell to slain Kremlin critic Nemtsov
Thousands pay last respects to Jewish activist; authorities offer 3 million ruble award for information on assassination
By Anna MALPAS
US Secretary of State John Kerry arrives at Geneva International airport, Sunday, March 1, 2015. (photo credit: AP/Evan Vucci, Pool)
March 2, 2015, 1:53 am
Kerry calls for ‘real’ probe into killing of Jewish Kremlin critic
Arriving in Geneva for nuke talks with Iranian counterpart, top US diplomat also set to face down Moscow over Ukraine, death of Boris Nemtsov
By AFP
People carry portraits of opposition leader Boris Nemtsov, who was gunned down on Friday, February 27, 2015 near the Kremlin. (photo credit: AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)
March 1, 2015, 5:16 pm
Thousands march in Moscow to mourn slain Nemtsov
70,000 gather to honor Jewish opposition figure, whose Friday killing has shaken country’s beleaguered opposition
By ToI Staff and AP
In this file photo taken on Thursday, May 30, 2013, Boris Nemtsov, a former Russian deputy prime minister and opposition leader, presents a report claiming widespread corruption during preparations for the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, at a news conference in Moscow, Russia (photo credit: AP/Ivan Sekretarev, File)
February 28, 2015, 1:04 am
Prominent Russian opposition figure Boris Nemtsov shot dead
Former deputy prime minister’s killing comes a day before planned protest against President Vladimir Putin
By AP
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