Survey shows nearly half of Russian patients with rare diseases interrupted treatment in 2024 due to drug shortages The Insider 4 June 2025 17:47 Photo: gazeta.ru Nearly 46.5% of Russian patients with rare diseases were forced to interrupt treatment last year due to drug shortages, according to a public opinion survey conducted in December 2024 …

Prison conditions to be toughened for those convicted of “extremism”, including foreigners   03.06.2025   Article published on the moscowtimes.ru website   Russia is drawing up additional restrictions on the movement of prisoners between penal colonies in different regions. A bill to this effect has been drafted by the Ministry of Justice and was supported …

Lessons on ‘spirituality’ to be taught in Russian schools from 2026   03.06.2025   Article published on the moscowtimes.ru website   According to TASS, the Russian Government will introduce a new propogandist school subject “The Spiritual and Moral Culture of Russia” from 1 September next year. “This world outlook course” will be mandatory for fifth …

The poverty rate in the Republic of Moldova has seen a slight decline in recent years; however, it remains significantly high, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Experts highlight a substantial disparity between rural and urban residents, emphasising the need for targeted measures to address these differences. 02.06.2025 Many people believe …

How Turkmenistan uses child and forced labour in cotton picking – a new report   29.05.2025   Article published on the rus.azattyq.org website   A coalition of human rights advocates has released a 2024 report, revealing how Turkmenistan uses forced labour in gathering the cotton harvest. The country is the world’s 14th largest cotton producer. …

A system navigator to help teenagers in Russia has been launched by the National Media Group   28.05.2025   Article published on the ASI website   The federal website dlyapodrostkov.rf (forteenagers.rf) is an online resource where teenagers, parents and teachers can find reliable help and support.   The navigator features organisations and programmes where support …

The fight against cervical cancer in Central Asia   27.05.2025   Article published on the rus.azattyq.org website   Central Asian countries are trying to prevent a disease that claims the lives of hundreds of women every year – cervical cancer. It is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), against which an effective vaccine has long …

The Russian Orthodox Church has proposed reintroducing gender-segregated classes in schools to reduce cases of divorce   22.05.2025   Article published on the moscowtimes.ru website   The authorities should look to the example from the days of the Russian Empire and reintroduce segregated education for girls and boys to reduce instances of divorce, so says …

Yandex prepared a special project for Global Accessibility Awareness Day   The Yandex website featured stories about how people with disabilities use various technologies.   15.05.2025   Article published on the ASI website   Global Accessibility Awareness Day is traditionally celebrated every year on the third Thursday of May. This year it was on 15 …

Kazakhstan: An interview with the head of the NeMolchi.KZ Foundation about persecution at home and working abroad   Article published on the rus.azattyq.org website   16.05.25   Dinara Smailova, the head of the NeMolchi.KZ Foundation, was not extradited from Europe to Kazakhstan, despite Kazakhstan having put her on a wanted list. The foundation helps victims …