The Future of the Nemtsov “Memorial” in Moscow
Lesson Brief
BBC Russian
Since the assassination of Boris Nemtsov two years ago in Moscow, supporters have maintained a makeshift memorial for the fallen opposition leader on the bridge where he was killed. Now, Moscow authorities want to move forward on plans for a reconstruction project of the bridge, causing tension between Nemtsov supporters and the municipal government on how to handle the future of the memorial. Read about the ongoing disputes in today's article and then watch the video footage from a recent hearing over the matter.
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