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Foreign Ministry denounces latest desecration of monument to Soviet soldiers in Poland
The Russian Foreign Ministry has denounced a recent act of vandalism against a monument to Soviet soldiers in southern Poland, demanding that the Polish authorities repair the damage and punish those involved.
Putin’s approval rating slightly down from early Sept, still over 80%
Over 82 percent of Russians approve of Vladimir Putin’s work as the nation’s president, according to the poll conducted by the state-run VTSIOM agency in late September.
Supreme Court presidium refuses to lift sentence of Bolotnaya Square rioter
The Russian Supreme Court Presidium has refused to overturn the prison sentence of a convicted rioter, despite the fact that the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) found violations in the investigation and ordered that the convict be compensated.
‘The US approach is not for us’: Russian MP urges tougher gun controls in wake of Las Vegas massacre
The deputy chair of the lower house Security Committee has criticized the US approach to firearms licensing, saying that tougher gun laws in Russia could help to prevent mass shootings and other weapons-related tragedies.
Jailed Russian pilot accuses US prison authorities of discrimination
Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko, convicted in the US in violation of standard international legal procedures, has said that prison authorities are discriminating against him by denying visits and infringing his right to practice the Russian Orthodox faith.
Liberals launch plan for more power to the people over election of local officials
Liberal party Yabloko has launched a petition calling for the return of direct election for all Russian state officials – from senators and governors, to mayors and heads of municipal districts – with stronger public control over their work.
Moscow court orders 20-day detention for Navalny for organizing several unsanctioned rallies
Russian blogger turned opposition figure Aleksey Navalny has been found guilty of repeatedly violating the law by organizing unauthorized public events, meetings or protests. He is now to be placed under administrative arrest for 20 days.
Calling the shots: Russian PM Medvedev asks deputy to report on govt flu vaccinations
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has asked deputy PM Olga Golodets to make a full list of government officials who agree to have a flu shot this year, after Golodets announced the start of a new vaccination campaign.
Ministry urges easier naturalization for large-scale investors in Russian Far East
Foreigners investing large amounts of money in the Russian Far East should be offered citizenship under simplified procedures, the ministry in charge of developing the region has suggested.
Fear of terror attacks declining in Russia – poll
The proportion of Russians who live in constant fear of terrorist attacks has almost halved since the last major incident that took place in the city of St. Petersburg in April, a recent study shows.
