The ‘established’ story of an accountant who died in police custody and a fraud is being challenged

Russian rail chief shunted off to enclave while Kremlin spokesman weathers storm

Masked gunmen search premises amid crackdown on Russian dissenters and non-governmental groups

Anti-corruption crusader Vladimir Ashurkov concerned over the fate of fellow activists

Russian opposition tells FT of frustration over sanctions and impact of Nemtsov death

Putin opponent refuses to comply with detention

Activist later released following arrest at protest after he was sentenced in fraud case

Kremlin fears popular revolution in the mould of Ukraine’s Maidan square or the Arab Spring

Rival rally in support of Crimea intervention also gets strong support

Moscow prepares to defy west and annex Crimea

Russian opposition leader Navalny under house arrest

Opposition leader Alexei Navalny among those detained

Activists say their release was to appease the west

The continent’s cities continue to struggle with the integration of the ancient and modern, and with migration-related ethnic tensions

Wrangle over opposition leader’s fate within political elite

Russian judiciary shows uncharacteristic leniency

Unexpectedly strong showing up-ends Moscow’s status quo