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Articles with tag "State Duma"

Wanted Babies

Russia Considers Banning Surrogacy for Unmarried People, Foreigners – RBC

Russia is one of the few countries worldwide where commercial surrogacy is allowed.
WANING TOLERANCE

Could Navalny’s Detention Derail His Movement?

Some analysts believe the opposition figure’s arrest could lead to a broader crackdown on his supporters.
“WAGING WAR”

The Kremlin Tightens the Screws on Public Dissent

Russia has cemented sweeping new restrictions on political protests, social media and “foreign agents.”
new limits

Russian Lawmakers Back New Restrictions on Free Speech, Information, Protests

The sweeping legislative changes would allow Russia to block social media platforms, make online libel a criminal offense, and more.
making it official

Russia Moves to Formally Allow Putin to Stay in Power

The legislation comes after Russian voters approved the changes in a nationwide vote on constitutional amendments this summer.
POLITICAL PROFILE

A Feminist Pro-Kremlin Lawmaker Who Supports LGBT Rights

Oksana Pushkina tells The Moscow Times her views aren’t oppositional — they’re just common sense.
all in the family

Putin’s Cousin Forms New ‘Russia Without Corruption’ Party

Roman Putin's new party reportedly plans to run in the 2021 State Duma elections.
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