Posted on 02/28/2015 7:49:21 AM PST by McGruff
Nemtsov founded a number of opposition movements after leaving the Russian parliament in 2003 and he had served as the co-chair of the opposition Republican Party of Russia - People's Freedom Party since 2012.
He was a prominent and vocal critic of Mr Putin, denouncing him for Russia's part in the Ukraine crisis, its worsening economic situation, and the alleged corruption surrounding preparations for the Sochi Olympic Games in 2014.
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He became a prominent face of the opposition once again in 2011, but he had fallen out of the limelight over the past few years.
Still, although he was no longer considered part of mainstream politics in Russia, his killing has shocked many across the country.
obamuhammed thinking, “It’s that easy?”
“’I’m afraid Putin will kill me’ said Russian politician before being gunned down in Moscow”
“President Putin has assumed “personal control” of the investigation into the killing, said his spokesman Dmitry Peskov.”
Ol Vlads at it again!
The guy was that assassinated
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