On November 7, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova and Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Sardana Guryeva held a joint reception of citizens. In the video conferencing mode, residents of the region were able to ask the federal ombudsman for assistance in solving life problems. In particular, the ombudswoman received complaints…

Dear friends! With all my heart I congratulate you on the National Unity Day! We live in a unique country where many nationalities and cultures coexist. Therein lies our strength, our greatness and wealth. We are different, but all of us are united by love for the Motherland — this feeling is the guarantee of the successful development and prosperity of the country for…

On 31 October, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova signed a cooperation agreement with the All-Russian Association for the Disabled. Under the agreement, the High Commissioner and the Association will hold regular bilateral consultations on the observance and protection of the rights of persons with disabilities, develop joint proposals to improve legislation,…

On October 31, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova took part in a meeting of the Executive Committee of the international non-governmental organization Rehabilitation International. During her speech, the federal ombudsman shared her experience in protecting the rights of persons with disabilities.

On October 30, within the framework of the World Thematic Conference of Russian Compatriots Living Abroad, the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova took part in the section «Protecting the legal rights and interests of compatriots abroad and consolidating the community». During the speech, the federal ombudswoman shared the positive practices…

October 30, on the Day of Remembrance for Political Repression Victims, a public action «The Bell of Remembrance» took place in many Russian cities. In Moscow, the commemorative event was organized at the Wall of Sorrow memorial for victims of political repression. Participants in the action lay flowers at the monument, light candles. Also, all who come can honor the memory…

On October 30, the World Thematic Conference of Foreign Russian Compatriots «Compatriots and Succession of Generations» started in Moscow. At the opening ceremony, the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova addressed the participants of the conference with a welcoming speech.

On October 29, round table "Respect for rights of foreign citizens and stateless persons during identification procedure" was held in the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation. According to Tatiana Moskalkova, the Russian Federation hosts the fourth largest number of migrants worldwide. "In the last 8 months of this year, 221158 people had…

On October 29, on the eve of the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Political Repressions, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova participated in the «Returning the Names» event at the Solovetsky Stone on Lubyanka Square. Tatiana Moskalkova read aloud the stories of people shot during the years of Soviet repression. In addition, the High Commissioner emphasized…

On October 24, 2019, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova met with the candidate for the position of Commissioner for Human Rights in the Samara Region Olga Galtsova. During the meeting, Tatiana Moskalkova and Olga Galtsova discussed current human rights issues in the field of housing and communal services, including the…