This Jewish liberal just became the Russian opposition’s best hope of hurting Putin With the barring of the main challenger in the March elections, Gregory Yavlinsky was suddenly thrust within striking distance of the Kremlin.
District of Columbia renames street near Russian embassy for slain Jewish critic of Putin Boris Nemtsov Plaza is named in honor of the former deputy prime minister, an assassinated foe of President Vladimir Putin.
For Russia’s Jews, Nemtsov murder is reminder of their vulnerability The slaying of a liberal politician who was called a traitor for criticizing the president was especially alarming for a minority with an outsized representation in opposition circles.
