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Meeting of Council for Civil Society and Human Rights chaired by President of Russia
On 8 December, High Commissioner for Human Rights in Russia Tatiana Moskalkova took part in the meeting of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights chaired by Vladimir Putin.
Tatiana Moskalkova held High Commissioner’s 11th ‘Hasten to Do Good’ medal ceremony
On 7 December, High Commissioner for Human Rights in Russia Tatiana Moskalkova held the 11th ceremony named ‘Hasten to Do Good’ having awarded High Commissioner’s medals. The ceremony took place at the Zurab Tsereteli Arts Gallery.

Closing day of Coordination Council of Russian Commissioners for Human Rights
On 8 December, the Government House of Moscow Region hosted the final day of the Coordination Council of Russian Commissioners for Human Rights chaired by High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova. Members of the Coordination Council discussed execution of judgements in force.

Commissioners for Human Rights summarized monitoring results of Elections 2016
On 7 December, the House of Government of Moscow region hosted the first day of the Coordination Council of Russian Commissioners for Human Rights chaired by High Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova. The meeting was devoted to the results of the monitoring of respect for voting rights during Elections 2016.

High Commissioner held meeting with Council of Europe Secretary General
On 7 December, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova met with Council of Europe Secretary General Thorbjørn Jagland.

High Commissioner for Human Rights took part in 9th All-Russia Congress of Judges
During the 9th All-Russia Congress of Judges, High Commissioner for Human Rights in Russia met with Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Lebedev.

High Commissioner took part in meeting of Council of Federation Chairperson’s Council for Civil Society
On 5 December, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova took part in the meeting of the Council of the Federation Chairperson’s Council for Civil Society. Chaired by Valentina Matvienko, the Council discussed the state and prospects of development of human rights commissioners’ institutions and the public control system.

High Commissioner held working meeting with Head of Republic of Tyva
On 2 December, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova held a working meeting with Head of the Republic of Tyva Sholban Kara-ool and with a candidate for the post of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the republic, Olga Kolchikova.

Tatiana Moskalkova had working meeting with European Committee for Prevention of Torture
On 30 November, High Commissioner for Human Rights in Russia Tatiana Moskalkova had a working meeting with the delegation of the European Committee for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CPT).

High Commissioner held open office hours
On 29 November, High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova held open office hours for citizens.