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Smolensk Commissioner’s appeal resonated with Ombudsman of Tajikistan
On 17 August, it was reported that with mediation of Smolensk Region Commissioner for Human Rights Alexander Kapustin and active assistance of Ombudsman of Tajikistan Zarif Alizoda, applicant R. was provided with a certificate confirming his labour experience in harmful working conditions in Tajikistan.
Commissioner in Jewish Autonomous Region discussed human rights situation with Acting Governor
On 14 August, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Jewish Autonomous Region Alexander Zolotukhin held a working meeting with Acting Governor Alexander Levintal. During the meeting the Commissioner gave an overview of the human rights situation in the region.
Novosibirsk Commissioner inspected submissions from Pre-Trial Detention Centre No.1
On 14 August, Commissioner for Human Rights in Novosibirsk Region Nina Shalabaeva visited the Pre-Trial Detention Centre No. 1 ( SIZO-1 ) of the Novosibirsk Region General Directorate of the FPS of Russia to investigate the appeals submitted by its detainees.
Yakutsk Commissioner found out some failures in temporary accommodation centre for migrants
On 13 August, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Alexey Efimov visited a special temporary accommodation centre for migrants in the city of Yakutsk.
Commissioner in Buryatia urges to solve wildfire problem
On 14 August, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Buryatia Yulia Zhambalova launched a hotline on the issues related to wildfires in the republic.
Chelyabinsk Commissioner stands for creation of Public Monitoring Commission at federal level
On 14 August, Commissioner for Human Rights in Chelyabinsk Region Alexey Sevastyanov took part in the "Public Monitoring Commissions" roundtable discussion arranged by the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation.
Sverdlovsk Commissioner noted improvements at temporary detention centre in Beloyarskiy Settlement
On 12 August, Commissioner for Human Rights in Sverdlovsk Region Tatiana Merzlyakova repeated her visit to the temporary detention centre (IVS) at the Zarechniy Intermunicipal Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia in Beloyarskiy Settlement. Following the visit, the Commissioner noted improvement of detention conditions.
Right for hot water supply restored in Nikolsk
In early August, the right of residents to be provided with hot water supply was restored in the city of Nikolsk with assistance of Commissioner for Human Rights in Penza Region Elena Rogova.
Commissioner for Human Rights in the Chuvash Republic Activity Report 2014 published
An illustrated and full-colored Activity Report 2014 of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Chuvash Republic came out.
Commissioners in Kamchatka Territory visited Pre-Trial Detention Centre No. 1
On 7 August, Commissioner for Human Rights in Kamchatka Territory Irina Orlova and territorial Commissioner for Children’s Rights Viktor Tyumentsev held a scheduled detention conditions’ inspection in the Pre-Trial Detention Centre No. 1 of the Kamchatka Territory Directorate of the FPS of Russia. No infringements were found out.