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Saratov Commissioner inspected respect for rights of patients in mental hospital
On November 8, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Saratov Region Tatiana Zhurik visited the Regional Clinical Mental Hospital of Sacred Sophia.
New detention center opened in Khakassia
On November 8, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Khakassia Alexander Chistotin visited the opening of new detention center No. 1 of the Republic of Khakassia Department of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia (UFSIN of Russia).
Irkutsk Commissioner helped disabled person get medicine
Commissioner for Human Rights in the Irkutsk Region Valeriy Lukin was approached by citizen S., who complained that, being a person with a disability, she could not obtain medicine on the basis of a subsidized prescription because of its lack in the pharmacy.

Agreement on interaction with regional prosecutor's office signed in Vologda Region
On November 3, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Vologda Region Oleg Dimoni signed an agreement on cooperation with the regional prosecutor Alexander Grinev.

Protection of visually impaired persons’ rights discussed in Kursk Region
This week, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Kursk Region Vladimir Firsov took part in a round table devoted to the problems of the visually impaired.

New Commissioner appointed in Sakha (Yakutia)
On October 30, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Sardana Guryeva took up her duties.

Social integration and support for disabled people discussed in Novosibirsk Region
Last week, a round table «Social Integration and Support for People with Disabilities in the Novosibirsk Region: Problems and Solutions» was held. The event was initiated by the regional Commissioner for Human Rights Nina Shalabaeva with the participation of representatives of the regional executive bodies of state power, the Legislative Assembly, local

Commissioner in Altai Republic achieved restoration of applicant’s labor rights
Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Altai Semen Shafer was approached by citizen G., a former employee of JSC «Ski Resort „Manzherok“», who complained about his unfounded dismissal.
Commissioners for Human Rights appointed in Perm Territory and Tula Region
October 26, at a meeting of the Legislative Assembly of the Perm Territory, Pavel Mikov was appointed to the post of Commissioner for Human Rights in the Perm Territory and delivered the words of the oath.
Social and legal Forum for people of retirement age took place in Ryazan Region
October 25 the social and legal Forum for people of retirement age was held in the Ryazan Region, in the framework of the All-Russian social and educational project "Legal Marathon for Pensioners", initiated by High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova.