 TOPIC OF THE WEEK Politkovskaya murder trial follows well-beaten track RUSSIA 1. Republic of Karelia (Northwest). Departmental directive prevails over Constitution? 2. Maritime Region (Far East). Outgoing governor acknowledges his non-transparency to media was “a mistake” 3. Maritime Region. Quoting head of Putin’s campaign team labelled “unlawful canvassing” 4. Republic of Altai (Siberia). Unidentified persons purchase independent newspaper’s print run 5. Moscow. Who got aroused by “Pussy Riot”? 6. Rostov Region (South). Journalists turned serfs 7. Perm Region (Volga). Senator Shubin’s convicted ex-son-in-law demands ban on newspaper publication. See Digest 541 8. Khabarovsk (Far East). Journalists acquitted by arbitration court. See Digest 540 We welcome the promotion of our news items and
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