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Independent Russian Human Rights Reports and Analysis - page 18

Wartime repressions: six months of war

Wartime repressions: six months of war

Six months ago, Russia started a military aggression in Ukraine. In addition to killing civilians in Ukraine, the Russian state continues repressions inside the country. We present you a summary of the main data on the pressure on people for an anti-war stance in Russia. Restriction of the right to...
“Monk calls for disobedience”: The Life Story of Father Ioann Kurmoyarov

“Monk calls for disobedience”: The Life Story of Father Ioann Kurmoyarov

OVD-Info tells the life story of Father Ioann, who was arrested in June for spreading ‘fakes’ about the Russian army.
Yellow-blue smoke over Moscow. How Danila Tkachenko’s performance failed and his friend went to jail

Yellow-blue smoke over Moscow. How Danila Tkachenko’s performance failed and his friend went to jail

The security forces want World Press Photo laureate Danila Tkachenko to return back to Russia and surrender. They are keeping his friend in jail.
The Prosecutor’s Office Demands Liquidation of the Journalists' and Media Workers' Union. Here’s Why

The Prosecutor’s Office Demands Liquidation of the Journalists' and Media Workers' Union. Here’s Why

Here is what we know about the lawsuit of the Moscow Prosecutor’s Office against the union and why they want it liquidated.
Russian courts of general jurisdiction

Russian courts of general jurisdiction

Introduction Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Russian courts have been forced to adapt their work to new conditions and restrictions. At the same time, they themselves could participate in the formation of these conditions, organizing their own work in emergency circumstances, reviewing restrictions imposed by regional authorities, considering...
In touch with reality. How Andrei Pivovarov did politics, fought scammers and went to jail

In touch with reality. How Andrei Pivovarov did politics, fought scammers and went to jail

OVD-Info tells the story of politician Andrei Pivovarov, who has been involved in the Russian protest movement for almost 20 years.
“No to the war in Ukraine!” and “GruZ (Cargo) 200”: how people are persecuted for anti-war stickers and flyers in Russia

“No to the war in Ukraine!” and “GruZ (Cargo) 200”: how people are persecuted for anti-war stickers and flyers in Russia

The policemen started persecuting activists for anti-war agitation: fining them and even criminally prosecuting them.
Told on by their pupils and persecuted for signing petitions: the pressure teachers face due to their anti-war stance

Told on by their pupils and persecuted for signing petitions: the pressure teachers face due to their anti-war stance

School teachers and university professors were persecuted more frequently than before because of their anti-war statements.