Russia Sends Opposition To Psych Wards

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A Russian opposition activist was forced into a mental hospital in one of many signs of the Russian government's crackdown ahead of elections next month.

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Roman Nikolaichik, a 27-year-old lawyer and member of Garry Kasparov's Other Russia Coalition, was detained by authorities on Friday, questioned about his political activities and sent to a psychiatric hospital, the Moscow Times reported.

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Roman Nikolaichik, a 27-year-old lawyer and member of Garry Kasparov's Other Russia Coalition, was detained by authorities on Friday, questioned about his political activities and sent to a psychiatric hospital, the Moscow Times reported.