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Rallies law rejigged: Russian govt orders corrections to statute on public gatherings
Russian government has charged the Justice Ministry with the task to change the law ordering prison sentences for repeated violations of rules of public rallies after the Supreme Court vacated the sentence of the first man convicted under this law.
Duma revamps hooliganism law, criminalizing acts committed on transport
The Russian lower house has passed the bill making various hooliganism connected with transport – from brawls on trains to blinding aircraft pilots with laser pointers – a criminal offense punishable by up to eight years in prison.
Majority of Russians back current foreign policy, shrug off sanctions – poll
Three-quarters of Russians think that the government shouldn’t give in to foreign pressure or change its policies because of anti-Moscow economic sanctions, which they believe are hurting both sides and will eventually be lifted.
Moscow Patriarchate opposes idea of Lenin burial as ‘untimely’
A senior spokesman of the Russian Orthodox Church dismissed the idea of removing Lenin’s body from the mausoleum on Red Square, saying that before this happens, the country must rid itself of its Soviet and communist legacy.
Russian senator slams German lawmakers over disrespect for opinion of Crimeans
A senior Russian senator sharply reacted to German MPs’ allegations of Russia annexing Crimea, and suggested they visit the peninsula and see firsthand that its residents support the reunification with Russia.
Record-high number of Russians think their country has significant international clout
The percentage of Russians who consider their country to have significant influence in the international arena has a reached historical high of 86 percent, state-run public opinion research center VTSIOM reported.
Liberal Democrats walk out of Duma session after corruption row with United Russia
All MPs from the LDPR walked out of the Wednesday session of the State Duma after a deputy speaker asked the Parliamentary Ethics Commission to look into their harsh statements accusing the parliamentary majority party of corruption.
Foreign secret services stepping up efforts to destabilize Russia – top security official
The head of Russia’s top consultative security body has said that foreign secret services have intensified their efforts to destabilize Russia, noting that Ukrainian authorities had openly confessed to planning sabotage operations.
Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia calls for Lenin’s body to be removed from Red Square
The Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR) has called for Vladimir Lenin’s body to be removed from Red Square as a demonstration of the Russian people’s reconciliation with God.
Govt sanctions partial merger between Russian & South Ossetian military forces
The Russian government has approved an agreement with the Republic of South Ossetia that would allow certain military units of the latter nation to become the part of the Russian military forces.
