Justice Ministry to check on activist’s claims that he was tortured at penal colony in North Russia

Justice Ministry to check on activist’s claims that he was tortured at penal colony in North Russia

01 Ноя, 2016 в 15:37
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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 sovereignty over Kurils cannot be questioned – head senator

01 Ноя, 2016 в 13:16
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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.

Over two-thirds of Russians oppose ban on abortions, poll shows

Over two-thirds of Russians oppose ban on abortions, poll shows

25 Окт, 2016 в 10:33
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An overwhelming majority of Russians are against an initiative by Christian pro-life activists promoting a total ban on abortions, a nationwide public opinion poll conducted soon after the plan’s launch reveals.

Russians consider US elections important; see Trump victory as chance to mend relations

Russians consider US elections important; see Trump victory as chance to mend relations

21 Окт, 2016 в 14:13
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Over half of Russians think that the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election is important for their country, and many expect US-Russian relations to worsen further if Democratic Party candidate Hillary Clinton is victorious in November.

Mrs. Clinton musters foreign support in a desperate attempt the regain her lead.

Mrs. Clinton musters foreign support in a desperate attempt the regain her lead.

20 Окт, 2016 в 09:49
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In face of her squeezing rating in the US presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton is likely enacting the State Department’s official […]

‘Senseless carnival’: Lawmaker blasts PACE over latest anti-Russian resolution

‘Senseless carnival’: Lawmaker blasts PACE over latest anti-Russian resolution

13 Окт, 2016 в 14:04
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Senator Aleksey Pushkov has sharply criticized the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe for passing an anti-Russian resolution, adding that the members of this body should understand that without Russia it would remain flawed.

Russians’ trust in govt sinks to 5-year low

Russians’ trust in govt sinks to 5-year low

13 Окт, 2016 в 11:09
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According to the latest poll, only about a quarter of Russians express definite trust in state structures and public institutions. However, citizens’ trust in military and security services remains high.

National defense viewed as top priority for half of all Russians, poll shows

National defense viewed as top priority for half of all Russians, poll shows

12 Окт, 2016 в 13:33
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Fifty percent of Russian citizens consider budget allocations for defense a major priority and think development of the weapons industry can bring positive changes in the national economy as a whole, according to the latest research.

Only 1% of Russians believe their country was complicit in MH17 disaster

Only 1% of Russians believe their country was complicit in MH17 disaster

06 Окт, 2016 в 11:29
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Ninety-nine percent of Russian citizens don’t think their country was in any way responsible for downing the MH17 passenger jet in eastern Ukraine in 2014, with half inclined to believe that the Ukrainian military was the guilty party.

Education Ministry to introduce counter- terrorism course in Russian schools, universities

Education Ministry to introduce counter- terrorism course in Russian schools, universities

04 Окт, 2016 в 12:51
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Russia’s Education Ministry plans to introduce a course of lectures in schools and universities aimed at increasing awareness about terrorist groups and their recruitment methods, as well as to counter extremist propaganda.