02 September 2021
Tatiana Moskalkova met with members of the Board of the European Ombudsman Institute

Tatiana Moskalkova met with members of the Board of the European Ombudsman Institute

02 September 2021
On September 2, in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, Tatiana Moskalkova, held a working meeting with members of the Board of the European Ombudsman Institute: Secretary General Joseph Siegele, Vice President Nina Karpachova and External Adviser of the Board Simon…
Meeting with Ambassador of the Russian Federation Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko

Meeting with Ambassador of the Russian Federation Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko

02 September 2021
On September 2, in Belgrade, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova met with Ambassador of the Russian Federation Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko. Tatiana Moskalkova and Alexander Botsan-Kharchenko discussed the observance of the electoral rights of citizens. The High Commissioner spoke about new forms of participation of Russian…
01 September 2021
Meeting of High Commissioner with Protector (Ombudsman) of Citizens of the Republic of Serbia Zoran Pasalić

Meeting of High Commissioner with Protector (Ombudsman) of Citizens of the Republic of Serbia Zoran Pasalić

01 September 2021
On September 1, in Belgrade, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova met with Protector (Ombudsman) of the Citizens of the Republic of Serbia Zoran Pasalić. Zoran Pasalić told about the new draft law, which provides for empowering the Ombudsman in the field of protecting the rights of children, disabled people, as well as increasing the term…
23 August 2021
High Commissioner’s hotline received 8,831 calls

High Commissioner’s hotline received 8,831 calls

23 August 2021
The High Commissioner’s hotline has received 8,831 calls since the beginning of the year. Most requests are received about the status of consideration of the application, as well as ways to appeal to the High Commissioner. Most of the complaints are related to the protection of labor rights, housing disputes. People express disagreement with the court decisions, complain about the violation…
20 August 2021
Meeting of Human Rights Commissioners of Russia and Kazakhstan

Meeting of Human Rights Commissioners of Russia and Kazakhstan

20 August 2021
On August 20, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova held a videoconference meeting with Commissioner for Human Rights in the Republic of Kazakhstan Elvira Azimova. The ombudswomen exchanged experience in protecting electoral rights of citizens in the context of the upcoming September elections this year in Russia. Tatiana Moskalkova and Elvira Azimova outlined plans for…
19 August 2021
High Commissioner met Chairperson of the Commission on Protection against Discrimination of Bulgaria

High Commissioner met Chairperson of the Commission on Protection against Discrimination of Bulgaria

19 August 2021
On August 19, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova held a video conference meeting with Chairperson of the Commission on Protection against Discrimination of Bulgaria Ana Jumalieva. Tatiana Moskalkova and Ana Jumalieva discussed topical human rights issues in Europe, and also outlined plans for further cooperation of European national human rights institutions (NHRIs).…
18 August 2021
Meeting of High Commissioner with Secretary General of European Ombudsman Institute

Meeting of High Commissioner with Secretary General of European Ombudsman Institute

18 August 2021
On August 18, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova held online meeting with Secretary General of the European Ombudsman Institute (EOI) Joseph Siegel. Tatiana Moskalkova and Joseph Siegel discussed human rights protection in Europe and exchanged views on the role of national human rights institutions in ensuring the implementation of electoral rights. Joseph…
17 August 2021
High Commissioner’s hotline received almost 8,500 calls

High Commissioner’s hotline received almost 8,500 calls

17 August 2021
The High Commissioner’s hotline has received 8,483 calls since the beginning of the year. People ask for assistance in restoring violated rights, they are interested in information about the ways to appeal to the High Commissioner, as well as the Internet reception. Applicants want to clarify the stage of consideration of the appeal. What appeals are currently in progress? Moscow. The woman…
30 July 2021
Statement by High Commissioner for Human Rights in Russian Federation on protection of rights of Russian-speaking population in Ukraine

Statement by High Commissioner for Human Rights in Russian Federation on protection of rights of Russian-speaking population in Ukraine

30 July 2021
During the last several years we have witnessed ongoing violations of the rights of the Russian-speaking population on the modern-day territory of Ukraine. By refusing to recognize their historical, cultural and ethnic roots, the authorities of the state have discriminated against more than half of its residents. I have repeatedly…
20 July 2021
High Commissioner’s hotline received 7,480 calls

High Commissioner’s hotline received 7,480 calls

20 July 2021
The High Commissioner’s hotline has received 7,480 calls since the beginning of the year. People are most interested in information on previously filed complaints and ways to appeal to the High Commissioner. Other appeals received by the hotline relate to labor, housing, land disputes, disagreement with court decisions. Applicants complain against violations of pensions and social support, citizens are…