Kasparov receives Danish human rights prize
Posted : Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:54:08 GMT
Author : DPA

Copenhagen – Former World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov, leader of the Russian opposition alliance The Other Russia, was Wednesday awarded the Pundik Freedom Prize. Worth 100,000 kroner (18,700 dollars), the prize was named after Herbert Pundik, former editor-in-chief of the Danish daily Politiken. The prize recognized Kasparov’s struggle for democracy in Russia.

Kasparov said he was honoured to accept the prize that was a “sign of solidarity” with those struggling for freedom in Russia.

He told reporters that he had come to the conclusion that he faced two alternatives – either to leave Russia or remain in the country and fight for a different Russia, adding he was still trying toget used to the role as politician.

Source: EarthTimes.org

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