CanadaHouse, Senate Vote to Give Russian Dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza Honorary Citizenship00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintRussian opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza sits on a bench inside a defendants' cage during a hearing at the Basmanny court in Moscow on Oct. 10, 2022. Natalia Kolesnikova/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Canadian Press6/14/2023|Updated: 6/14/20230:00X 1Parliament is bestowing honorary Canadian citizenship on jailed Russian opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza.The Senate voted Tuesday night to recognize the prominent Russian journalist and activist, following a House of Commons vote last Thursday.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Canadian PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesNo Bus or Metros This Saturday in Montreal Because of Transit StrikeNov 01, 2025Mom of Soldier Killed in Afghanistan Named National Silver Cross MotherNov 01, 2025Cenovus Energy Reports $1.29B Q3 Profit, up From $820M a Year AgoOct 31, 2025Quebec Order of Physicians Urges Government to Suspend Controversial Doctor-Pay LawOct 31, 2025Related TopicsCanadian citizenshipVladimir Kara-Murza