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Russian public supports measures to limit internet anonymity – poll
Over 40 percent of Russians support the verification of internet users on social networks or other internet platforms, as proposed in a bill drafted by a well-known pro-Orthodox lawmaker.
Duma votes for unified blacklist of people sacked for corruption crimes
Russia’s Lower House has approved a bill that would create a nationwide registry containing the names of civil servants who were fired due to “loss of trust” connected with corruption.
Terrorism-related crimes down 90% in past 5 years – Russian security committee
The number of terrorism-related crimes in Russia has fallen by 90 percent over the past five years, but the number of terrorist members of various extremist groups remains unchanged, the head of the National Anti-terrorism Committee has said.
‘Baby boxes’ shouldn’t be legalized in Russia, says Health Ministry
The Russian Health Ministry will not back the idea of so-called ‘baby boxes,’ special containers installed at hospitals where parents can abandon children anonymously and in relatively safe conditions, a representative has said.
Russia to cut Euro council fees over ongoing spat — report
Moscow will cut its membership fees to the Council of Europe because of the ban on participation at sessions of its parliamentary council, PACE, a popular Russian daily reported, quoting diplomatic sources.
Top pollster rules out possibility of large-scale youth protests in Russia
The head of VTSIOM, Russia’s state-run pollster, has dismissed reports that Russia’s younger generation is in a rebellious mood, saying society’s demand for order and stability remains strong.
Russian ombudsman asks Trump to pardon pilot Yaroshenko
Russia’s human rights ombudsman says she has addressed US President Donald Trump with a request to pardon Konstantin Yaroshenko – a Russian pilot who was sentenced to 20 years as a result of a US sting operation.
State Duma blasts foreign media for interfering in Russian elections
After hearing a report describing the coverage of the recent Russian parliamentary elections by foreign media outlets as extremely biased, the Russian Lower House has decided to discuss the issue with the Federal Security Service (FSB).
Quack attack: Russian MP proposes up to 5 years in prison for killer wizards, folk healers
A ruling-party lawmaker has drafted a bill targeting people who practice folk medicine and magic without proper state registration. Under the motion, such people could face up to five years in prison if their activities cause the loss of human life.
‘No chance of color revolution in Russia’ – security chief
Russian authorities control the situation in the country and will not allow a ‘color revolution’ scenario planned by foreign special services, says Secretary of the Security Council Nikolay Patrushev.
