Over 5,000 petitions on criminal matters filed with Russian ombudsman in 2018Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova received over 5,000 applications concerning criminal proceedings in the first half of 2018.17:45 07.08.2018
Prosecutor of Chechnya to check up investigation of human rights advocate TitiyevRussia’s Prosecutor General’s Office has ordered the Prosecutor of Chechnya to check up investigation into Oyub Titiyev, the director of the Chechen Republic’s office of Memorial NGO, who stands charged with illegal possession of drugs.17:29 04.07.2018
Ombudsman Moskalkova denied visitation of Russian citizen convicted in UkraineRussia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova on Tuesday was barred from visiting ex-military serviceman Maksim Odintsov, who had been convicted of treason in Ukraine.16:45 26.06.2018
Russian consul barred from visiting journalist Vyshinsky detained in UkraineRussian consul has been denied the opportunity to visit journalist Kirill Vyshinsky detained in Ukraine on treason charges.16:59 22.06.2018
Russian Human Rights Council to draft concept of national action planRussia’s Presidential Council for Human Rights will create a concept of the human rights national action plan.16:59 20.06.2018
Russian human rights commissioner proposes Ukrainian ombudsman to renew cooperationRussia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has proposed to renew cooperation with her colleague from Ukraine Lyudmila Denisova to meet and discuss the plan for visiting prisoners.16:59 15.06.2018
Financial Ombudsman to be appointed in Russia - lawRussian President Vladimir Putin signed on Monday a bill introducing a new position of ombudsman for protection of financial services’ consumers into law.17:01 04.06.2018
State Duma not to ban import of medicines from USA as part of countersanction packageThe State Duma will not introduce ban on import of foreign-made medicines as a response to unfriendly actions towards Russia on the part of the USA and some other countries.15:42 11.05.2018
Head of Russia’s Human Rights Council criticizes bill on countersanctions against USAChairman of Russia’s Presidential Council on Human Rights Mikhail Fedotov has opposed a bill prohibiting import of drugs and medical equipment from the United States.17:41 28.04.2018
Moskalkova calls world community to protect rights activist Gaponenko detained in LatviaRussia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has called the international community and ombudsmen to protect the rights of activist Alexander Gaponenko, who was arrested and detained in Latvia on suspicion of anti-state activities.11:19 27.04.2018
Russian Human Rights Council concerned over arrest of advocate Gaponenko in LatviaChairman of Russia’s Presidential Council for Human Rights Mikhail Fedotov has expressed concern over arrest and detention of activist and leader of the Center for the Protection of Russian Schools in Latvia Alexander Gaponenko.11:39 23.04.2018
Russian ombudsman proposes to set detention term limitsRussia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has offered the Federation Council to form a working group for developing a bill to set deadlines for detention of suspects and accused persons.16:36 17.04.2018
Prosecutor of Chechnya to supervise investigation of Memorial office head’s caseThe Prosecutor of Chechnya has been authorized to provide supervision over investigation into Oyub Titiyev, the head of the republic’s office of Memorial NGO.13:43 02.03.2018
Number of citizens’ complaints stays level – Russian ombudsmanThe number of applications filed by citizens with Russia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova last year remained at the level of 2016.14:59 18.01.2018
Russian and Ukrainian human rights commissioners to sign memorandum on cooperationRussia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova and Ombudsman of Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada Valeria Lutkovskaya are planning to sign a memorandum on cooperation.11:41 18.01.2018
Human Rights Council applies to investigators over Memorial Chechnya Office head’s arrestChairman of Russia’s Presidential Council for Human Rights Mikhail Fedotov has requested the Investigative Committee to conduct pre-investigation probe into the arrest of the head of Chechen Republic’s office of Memorial NGO, Oyub Titiyev.10:55 11.01.2018
Moskalkova to examine case of Memorial Chechnya Office’s headRussia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova will examine the situation currently developing in the Chechen Republic, where the head of the regional office of the Memorial human rights organization, Oyub Titiyev, has been arrested after police allegedly found drugs in his car.13:59 10.01.2018
Ombudsman Moskalkova pushes for law to protect rights of disabled personsRussia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova has called for adopting legislation on the procedure of independent medical and social examinations to protect people’s rights in the event of disablement diagnosis disputes.14:47 14.12.2017
Russian Ombudsman urges to verify cases of Crimean residents’ passport revocationRussia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has asked the Interior Ministry to verify cases of revocation of passports belonging to Crimean residents.10:50 27.11.2017
Russian Ombudsman supports Justice Ministry effort to improve conditions of detaineesRussia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has supported a Justice Ministry’s order aimed to improve the internal regulations in pre-trial detention centers.18:00 21.11.2017