Independent Russian Human Rights Reports and Analysis - page 12
“The state is turning from an authoritarian into a totalitarian dictatorship before our very eyes.” Court finds no violations detaining a fifth-grader
In Moscow, the court rejected a complaint that the law enforcers’ actions in the case of Varya Galkina were illegal. In October, she was detained right at school.
4 June Navalny protests: analysis
Our quick analytical take on yesterday’s protests in support of Alexei Navalny.
Wartime Repressions Report. May 2023
Fifteen months ago, Russia initiated a full-scale war against Ukraine. Simultaneously, a new wave of repression against people within Russia has started. New reports of beatings in the police departments come to light every day. Every day, new individuals become defendants in criminal cases, persecuted for their anti-war activities. Moreover,...
How they taught us the fear of protests
Date of publication: 18.04.2023 Data as of 10.02.2023 Introduction — If I go to the rally today and they catch me again, would it be considered aggravating circumstances? — What are my options if they catch me for the third time? — What kind of punishment can I face if...
Human Rights and New Technology in Russia
Joint submission to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Published: 17.05.2023 is an independent human rights media project that monitors cases of political persecution and violations of fundamental human rights in Russia and provides legal assistance to its victims. is the first Russian public organization dedicated to the protection...
“Shut up and stay quiet.” This elderly Russian was fined for complimenting Zelensky
A Moscow pensioner was fined for complimenting Zelensky. She got reported three times for talking about Ukraine in a sanatorium.
“I want to show you that you don’t have to be silent”—Kazan resident speaks out against cyberbullying and police pressure due to her anti-war stance
A Kazan resident talks about hatred she faced on social media because of her anti-war picketing and persecution by law enforcement.