Moscow parents complain about ‘Orthodox Christian propaganda’ in school textbooks

Moscow parents complain about ‘Orthodox Christian propaganda’ in school textbooks

09 Дек, 2016 в 14:52
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A group of Russian parents have filed an official complaint with prosecutors claiming that a regional education department is imposing religious propaganda on their children through a textbook that describes angels, holy water, and miracles.

Probe into ex-economy minister corruption case continues – investigators

Probe into ex-economy minister corruption case continues – investigators

09 Дек, 2016 в 11:41
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Russia’s Investigative Committee is continuing to probe alleged bribery committed by former Economy Minister Andrey Ulyukayev and numerous other former senior officials, the agency’s spokesperson has said.

Russian elections boss rules out early presidential polls

Russian elections boss rules out early presidential polls

08 Дек, 2016 в 13:33
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The head of Russia’s Central Elections Commission has told reporters that rumors of an early presidential vote are completely unfounded and at the present time such a scenario is impossible for technical reasons.

Prison break: Duma mulls holiday leave for inmates with children

Prison break: Duma mulls holiday leave for inmates with children

08 Дек, 2016 в 10:55
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Russian lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow inmates with small children to go home during school vacations, among other measures softening their punishment.

Top court official wants to limit ECHR powers in Russia

Top court official wants to limit ECHR powers in Russia

07 Дек, 2016 в 14:23
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Constitutional Court Chairman Valery Zorkin has proposed a law that would suspend the execution of any rulings by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) before cases in question pass all court instances in Russia.

Govt seeks prison sentences for creators of dangerous hacking software

Govt seeks prison sentences for creators of dangerous hacking software

07 Дек, 2016 в 10:01
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The Russian government has drafted a bill introducing prison sentences as punishment for those who create software used in targeting critical national infrastructure, even if they have no part in actual attacks.

Russians approve of their nation’s political course, but upset over economic situation, poll shows

Russians approve of their nation’s political course, but upset over economic situation, poll shows

06 Дек, 2016 в 14:23
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Russia citizens’ opinion of the political situation in their country has slightly improved, on average, since September’s parliamentary elections, but their view the economic situation is still negative, claims state-run VTsIOM research center.

Ukrainian officers charged with deliberate shelling of Russian territory

Ukrainian officers charged with deliberate shelling of Russian territory

06 Дек, 2016 в 10:21
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The Russian Investigative Committee has charged two Ukrainian military commanders, whose units shelled Russian territory in 2014, with attempted murder of military servicemen and law enforcement officers.

Govt , MPs seek to lift exit ban on Russians with overdue debts

Govt , MPs seek to lift exit ban on Russians with overdue debts

05 Дек, 2016 в 10:55
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The Russian Justice Ministry and lower house MPs have prepared separate bills that, if passed, would significantly ease the rules on exiting the country for people with outstanding debts.

Most Russians want Ukraine be independent but friendly, poll shows

Most Russians want Ukraine be independent but friendly, poll shows

02 Дек, 2016 в 14:40
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Over half of Russians have told researchers they would prefer Ukraine as an independent nation maintaining good neighborly relations with the Russian Federation. An almost equal share of respondents say they expect no change to the current situation.