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Appeal against journalist’s detention for rally law breach postponed until June 5

The Moscow City Court on Monday postponed an appeal filed by journalist and municipal lawmaker Ilya Azar against his 15-day detention for repeated violation of the law on rallies until June.

19:16 01.06.2020

Children’s ombudsman reports decrease in juvenile crime in Russia

The number of crimes committed by minors dropped by 10.7% in the last year, Anna Kuznetsova, the country’s child rights commissioner, announced on Monday during the online news conference dedicated to the International Children's Day.

18:02 01.06.2020

Putin schedules Constitution amending voting for July 1

President Vladimir Putin on Monday set July 1 as the date of the All-Russian vote on amendments to the Russian Constitution.

17:38 01.06.2020

Russia’s President instructs to expand list of industries affected by pandemic

President Vladimir Putin has issued an instruction to expand the list of the sectors of Russia’s economy most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by adding to it passenger railroad transportation and inland water transport. .

17:25 01.06.2020

Number of child rights checks upon journalist reports ups fivefold in Russia in 2020

The number of child rights protection checks upon journalists’ reports increased fivefold this year, according to the Russian minors’ ombudsman Anna Kuznetsova.

17:14 01.06.2020

Four ex-policemen involved in Golunov case to remain in detention

The Moscow City Court on Monday upheld extension of detention of four former police officers charged in a case over planting drugs on journalist Ivan Golunov.

16:59 01.06.2020

Third examination estimates damage from theater project embezzlement at $2 mln

The third examination in a case involving theater director Kirill Seerebrennikov over embezzlement of budget funds has fixed up infliction of the 129 million-ruble (nearly $2 million) damage to the arts project Platforma.

15:27 01.06.2020

Russia’s PM approves rules on special payments for voluntary work amid pandemic

Chairman of Russia’s government Mikhail Mishustin has signed a resolution establishing rules to govern financial aid to volunteers, employees of socially-oriented NGOs, social workers and individuals caring about those suffering without support as a result of the pandemic.

14:51 01.06.2020

Accused of legalization of stolen aircraft details faces trial in St. Petersburg

A case against CEO of Techcomservice firm Andrey Yeresko charged with legalization of stolen helicopter units and details worth about 20 million rubles has reached court.

14:03 01.06.2020

Probe opened into illegal gambling organization in Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District

Investigators in Russia’s Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous District have launched probe into three local residents suspected of illegal organization of gambling.

13:40 01.06.2020

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