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Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State Duma

Lawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.

16:17 12.10.2022

Civic Chambers of Russia, DPR and LPR sign cooperation memorandum

The Civic Chambers of Russia, the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics concluded a cooperation agreement during a plenary session of the Community Forum on Tuesday in the town of Lipetsk.

15:20 12.07.2022

Number of appeals to Russian children's ombudsman increased by 2% in 2021

The number of appeals to the Commissioner for Children's Rights in Russia Maria Lvova-Belova turned out to be by 2% more in 2021 as compared with the same period of the preceding year.

12:09 01.07.2022

Ombudsman Moskalkova plumps for digital technology use extension in criminal process

Russia’s Ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova has backed an expert proposal to create a new state digital platform for interdepartmental interaction in the criminal process.

14:58 06.06.2022

Number of complaints to Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner rises by 35%

In 2021, the number of complaints filed with Russia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova increased by nearly 35% as compared to 2020.

12:06 06.06.2022

Over 39,000 complaints filed with Russia’s Ombudsman Moskalkova year to date

The Office of Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova received over 39,000 applications from citizens during this year.

12:20 25.10.2021

About 12,000 applicants turned to Russian Ombudsman via hotline in 2021 - officially

Since the beginning of 2021, Russia’s Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has received 11,964 hotline calls from citizens.

10:58 18.10.2021

Russian Ombudsman urges data bank of victims in the zones of military conflicts

Russia’s Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova advocates the creation of a unified data bank of victims in the territories of military conflicts.

10:54 15.10.2021

Russian Ombudsman speaks on growing problems faced by people with disabilities amid pandemic

The level of protection of the rights of persons with disabilities has increased significantly over the past 10 years, nevertheless, the pandemic has exacerbated some problems faced by such people, according to Russian Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova.

12:12 12.10.2021

Russian Ombudsman to be awarded Alexander II medal – Federal Chamber of Lawyers

The community of lawyers has decided to award Tatiana Moskalkova, the Russian Human Rights Commissioner, with the Emperor Alexander II medal.

18:03 11.10.2021

Russian Ombudsman’s hotline flooded with applicants’ calls in 2021

Russia’s Federal Ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova has received over 11,000 hotline calls since the start of the year.

10:29 04.10.2021

Over 10,000 hotline calls recorded at Russian Rights Commissioner’s Office year to date

Russia’s Federal Ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova has received 10,524 hotline calls since the beginning of 2021.

13:23 27.09.2021

Thirty written electoral rights petitions filed with Russian Ombudsman in three days

Russia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova received 30 written petitions concerning election rights during the last three voting days.

11:31 20.09.2021

Russian Ombudsman monitors observance of rights of all groups of voters

Russian Human Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova and her staff will monitor the observance of electoral rights of citizens in regions, including hard-to-reach pre-trial detention centers and psychiatric clinics.

18:03 17.09.2021

Over 8,500 hotline calls registered at Office of Russia’s Ombudsman

Russia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova has received 8.831 calls through hotline since the start of the year.

13:00 23.08.2021

Over 2,000 applications are in work of Russian Ombudsman's Office - official

Specialists of the Office of Russia’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova are currently working on 2,372 applications filed by the country's nationals.

10:24 20.08.2021

Russian Ombudsman, Election Commission monitor human rights during election campaign

The Office of Russia’s Federal Ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova and Russia’s Central Election Commission cooperate in solving of citizens’ problems concerning the election campaign.

12:14 16.08.2021

Russian Cabinet proposes expanding list of persons eligible to challenge paternity

The Government Law-Making Commission has backed an initiative aimed at expanding the list of persons who have the right to apply to courts seeking to challenge paternity.

15:11 13.08.2021

Navalny accused of creating NGO infringing on citizens' personality and rights

The Russian Investigative Committee has charged Alexey Navalny with creating a non-profit organization that infringes upon the personality and rights of citizens.

17:40 11.08.2021

Federal Ombudsman appreciates Russia’s human rights system

Federal Ombudsman Tatiana Moskalkova believes the institution of ombudsmen enables all citizens to seek justice in Russia.

12:46 11.08.2021