Federation Council committees back appointment of Krasnov as Prosecutor GeneralAuthorized committees of the Federation Council have recommended that the upper house of Russian parliament approve appointment of a deputy chief of the Russian Investigative Committee Igor Krasnov as Russia’s Prosecutor General.15:58 21.01.2020
Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner asks Greek Ombudsman to intervene in Vinnik caseRussia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has asked the Ombudsman of Greece to urgently provide assistance in protecting the rights of Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik jailed in Greece, in view of his critical condition.13:42 17.01.2020
Russia’s Ombudsman requests information about Russian pilgrim detained in UkraineRussia’s Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has turned to Ukrainian Ombudsman Lyudmila Denisova with a request to clarify the facts pertaining to the detention of a Russian disabled pilgrim.14:00 16.01.2020
Russian ombudsman thanks all involved in captive swap between Ukraine, Donetsk, LuganskFull realization of the Minsk agreements aimed to halt fighting in the Donbass Region is the only right way to protect human rights in the conflict zone, Russia’s federal ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova has said after exchange of captives between Ukraine, Donetsk People’s Republic and Lugansk.10:33 30.12.2019
Number of environmental complaints ups three times in 6 years – Russian ombudsmanIn 2019, the significance of the right to favourable environment increased for Russian citizens by three times as compared to 2014, the country’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova said during the ombudsman office’s panel meeting on Tuesday.15:02 24.12.2019
Russia’s human rights commissioner reports raising of ombudsman office work efficiencyThe efficiency of the Russian ombudsman office’s work has increased in the last three years, according to the country’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova.13:10 17.12.2019
Over 3,000 complaints filed with Russian ombudsman office by crime victims in 2019In the first eleven months of 2019, 3,039 complaints were filed with the office of Russian federal ombudsman by victims of crimes, the country’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova said Wednesday during the Ombudsmen Coordination Council’s meeting.14:09 11.12.2019
Moskalkova claims prosecution of Crimeans by Ukraine must be dismissedUkrainian authorities must dismiss criminal prosecution of Crimeans as the citizenship choice is not a crime, Russia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova said during the Ombudsmen Coordination Council’s session on Wednesday.13:24 11.12.2019
Over 1,000 complaints sent to Russian Ombudsman from abroad in 2019In the first nine months of 2019, Federal Ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova received 1,007 applications from Russian citizens locating abroad and seeking protection of their rights.15:33 28.11.2019
Ombudsman Moskalkova inspects wellbeing of Russian detainee in ArmeniaRussia’s Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has checked the confinement conditions of Russian citizen Andrey Razgildeyev, detained in Armenia on charges of murdering a local woman.17:46 27.11.2019
Butina calls to improve human rights protections of women jailed abroadMaria Butina, who had recently returned Russia after conviction in the U.S., claims it necessary to improve mechanisms for the protection of rights of women, especially those jailed abroad.14:07 22.11.2019
Over 100 complaints submitted to Russian ombudsman from abroad in 2019Federal commissioner for human rights Tatiana Moskalkova received over 100 applications from Russians found themselves in a sticky situation abroad in 2019.13:32 22.11.2019
Butina thanks human rights commissioner Moskalkova for return to RussiaMaria Butina, who had been earlier sentenced to 18 months in U.S. prison for acting as a foreign agent, on Monday thanked federal ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova in person for support and assistance in her return to Russia.15:44 18.11.2019
Tougher sanctions for drug propaganda should be applied in integrated manner - MoskalkovaToughening of punishment for drug propaganda must come amid realization of practical actions and public dialog, according to Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova.18:10 31.10.2019
Number of citizenship and migration complaints drops – Russian ombudsmanThe number of complaints concerning citizenship and external migration submitted to Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has decreased.16:45 29.10.2019
Released Butina to go back from U.S. to Russia on October 26Maria Butina convicted in U.S. of illegal activity as a foreign agent on Friday was released from prison and would return to Russia on October 26.10:52 25.10.2019
About 75 complaints against notaries submitted to Russian ombudsman in 3 yearsRussia’s Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova received about 75 complaints against actions of notaries in the last 3 years.14:08 14.10.2019
About 300 complaints of tortures in penitentiary facilities filed with Moskalkova in 2019Russia’s federal human rights commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has received 291 complaints related to the use of force and special tools in penitentiary facilities since the beginning of 2019.10:56 08.10.2019
Hearing on appeal against sentence of actor Ustinov postponed until September 30The Moscow City Court on Thursday postponed hearing of appeals against sentence given to actor Pavel Ustinovv, who had been earlier found guilty of inflicting bodily harm to law enforcement officer during an unauthorized rally, until September 30.11:33 26.09.2019
Russian human rights advocates welcome release of actor Ustinov from detentionRussia’s human rights advocates on Friday welcomed release of actor Pavel Ustinov, who had been earlier found guilty of inflicting bodily harm to law enforcement officer during an unauthorized rally, from detention.17:00 20.09.2019