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Western criticism of Moscow policies ruffles few feathers among ordinary Russians, poll shows
Most Russians currently think Western criticism of their country’s policies is simply an attempt to weaken Russia’s positions and that the authorities should not pay attention to it, recent research shows.
Ruling party lawmaker proposes Russia create ombudsman post to deal with ethnic issues
A Lower House lawmaker known for having staunch pro-Christian views has addressed the Russian government with a proposal to create an ombudsman post to prevent interethnic conflicts, promote national unity, and watch out for the Russian diaspora.
Russia launches dedicated anti-hacking center for defense industry
Russian state-run weapons corporation Rostec has set up a special center for countering cyber-attacks on all Russian defense enterprises and companies, a popular daily reports.
Monitors’ absence at US elections proves Russia has no intent of meddling – official
Russia’s elections chief has told reporters that Russia’s decision to opt out of monitoring US polling stations during the upcoming presidential election is proof that Russia is not attempting to influence the vote.
Supreme Court urges caution over prosecutions for social network reposts
Russia’s Supreme Court has urged judges across the country to show restraint when starting criminal cases into reposts made on social networks.
Most Russians oppose compulsory voting, poll shows
Well over a half of all Russians said they did not back an initiative to make voting in elections compulsory, saying that decisions on political matters were private and that sometimes people cannot vote for good reasons.
Revolution ruble: Communists want Lenin on Russian money to celebrate October 1917 centenary
A Communist Party MP wants coins minted and banknotes printed with portraits of Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin as part of celebrations dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the 1917 October Revolution.
Duma committee passes bill on short-term military contracts
The State Duma Committee for Defense has approved a draft law allowing citizens to sign short-term military contracts and participate in counter-terrorist operations in Russia and abroad, as well as other missions required by extraordinary circumstances.
Justice Ministry to check on activist’s claims that he was tortured at penal colony in North Russia
The Russian Ministry of Justice’s Directorate for the Execution of Punishment has promised to launch an investigation into opposition activist Ildar Dadin’s allegations that he was subjected to beatings and threats of rape and murder at a penal colony.
Russia’s sovereignty over Kurils cannot be questioned – head senator
Russia’s upper house speaker has said that Russian sovereignty over the Kuril Islands cannot be questioned because these territories became Russian territory as a result of WWII and this fact is stated in international legal acts.
