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Nomination deadline for Commissioner for Human Rights in Chelyabinsk Region reduced by two weeks
The Government of Chelyabinsk Region announced the change of a deadline for applications for a new regional Commissioner for Human Rights, a Dostup news agency correspondent reported, quoting the website of the local cabinet of ministers.

Leaflet on free legal advice issued in Penza Region
A leaflet on free legal advice was prepared and issued for the residents of Penza Region on the initiative of the regional Commissioner for Human Rights, Elena Rogova.
Detention conditions’ inspection in two correctional facilities of Lipetsk Region

Dagestan Commissioner to hold seminars for staff of FPS’s regional general directorate
Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Dagestan Ummupazil Omarova will hold seminars for the personnel of the Republic of Dagestan General Directorate of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia. The course’s subject is the observance of detainees’ rights.
Tula Commissioner inspected regional temporary accommodation centre for aliens
On 23 July, Commissioner for Human Rights in Tula Region Galina Fomina conducted "a legal education hour" at the regional temporary accommodation centre for immigrants.
Voronezh Commissioner protected aliens’ right to work
With assistance of Commissioner for Human Rights in Voronezh Region Tatiana Zarzhevskaya the aliens’ right to receive paid medical services (first aid and emergency) was restored.
Novosibirsk Region residents complain most about social rights’ infringements and authorities’ actions
The analysis of complaints received by Commissioner for Human Rights in Novosibirsk Region Nina Shalabaeva during the open office hours held for public in 2015 has shown that the region’s residents are most concerned about violations in the fields of public utility services, housing, social payments and benefits.

Rights of dead serviceman’s parents restored in Yakutia
On 21 July, the Press Service of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) reported that the rights of the dead serviceman’s parents were restored with assistance of Roman Obutov, public assistant to the Commissioner.
Father of a disabled child in Trans-Baikal Territory kept employed
Following the investigation initiated by Commissioner for Human Rights in Trans-Baikal Territory Nikolai Kargin, a father of a disabled child has had his employment restored.
A resident of Saint Petersburg has her Far North employment experience reckoned
Following the investigation initiated by Commissioner for Human Rights in Saint Petersburg Alexander Shishlov, the right of Ms K. to receive her pension payments has been restored.