A Very Putin Calendar 2016
byVladimir Putin recently launched his 2016 calendar. UpNorth is pleased to offer an alternative Putin calendar.
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Estonia’s third channel struggles to connect with Russian speakers
byIn late November 2014, Estonia’s parliament made a historic decision to launch a Russian-language TV-channel as part of ERR, Estonia’s public broadcaster. A year…
Moving Backward: Russia’s Moral Decay
byThe Public Opinion Foundation conducted a survey this month asking Russians two questions: “What was the main event of the year in Russia?” and “What was the…
Russian Special Services, Ever More Active in Latvia, Threaten that Baltic Country’s National Security, Riga Says
byRussia’s special services are increasingly active in Latvia, not only in gathering intelligence, but also in carrying out influence operations intended to split the…
Estonian President To Release Rock & Punk Compilation
byOn 4 December President Toomas Hendrik Ilves will release a compilation called “Teenage Wasteland – Favourites 1963-1978”. A donation will be made from every…
Those Who Dare: Iceland’s Role in Recognizing Baltic Independence
byThe following is an introduction delivered by former Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Iceland J. B. Hannibalsson at the U.S. premiere…
Remembering the Nations the Soviets Deported in Whole or in Part
byToday, many people in the Russian Federation will pause to remember the victims of political repressions in the USSR, in particular the members of…
Kellogg’s Shuts Down Finnish Artist’s Campaign
byA web based social media campaign by Finnish artist Jani Leinonen, has been shut down by the US based multinational food corporation, Kellogg’s. The…
Putin: God Won’t Forgive You For This
byProminent Russian Journalist, Oleg Kashin, has published a scathing open letter to Russia’s leaders this week, accusing the Kremlin elite of shielding colleagues who…
Putin and Friends
byUpNorth takes a look at some of Vladimir Putin’s past and current international and domestic friends. An eclectic gang of evil dictators, psychopaths and…