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Articles with tag "Women"

no girls allowed

'Men Only': Largest Pool in Russia's North Caucasus Bans Women

The spa in Russia’s republic of Dagestan did not say what prompted the abrupt rule change.
glass ceiling

Russia’s Gender Equality Rating Drops – WEF Report

Russia's poor ratings for economic and political equality hurt its ranking on the Global Gender Gap Index.
‘IF HE BEATS YOU HE LOVES YOU’

Russia Faces Up to Its Dark Domestic Violence Problem

A rising chorus of outrage over high-profile domestic abuse cases signals a sea change in Russian society, but are lawmakers listening?
Investigation complete

Russia Will Charge Sisters Who Killed Abusive Father With Premeditated Murder

The Khachaturyan sisters face up to 20 years in jail for the charges.
Activist crackdown

Russian LGBT Activist Charged With Pornography, Gay Propaganda

Yulia Tsvetkova faces up to 15 years in prison and $1,500 in fines if found guilty of the two charges.
Growing chorus

Moscow Feminists Protest for Domestic Violence Re-Criminalization

Hundreds called for an end to what they say is Russia's culture of impunity toward domestic abusers.
Rare acquittals

80% of Russia's Female Murder Convicts Acted in Self-Defense – Study

The findings come amid growing calls to re-criminalize domestic violence in Russia.
SUFFERING IN SILENCE

A Russian Mother’s Suicide Raises Stark Truths About Postpartum Depression

In a society that venerates motherhood, the condition is seldom discussed and doctors are unaware of the warning signs.
Shifting blame

Russia’s Domestic Violence Problem Is ‘Exaggerated,’ Justice Ministry Says

The Justice Ministry added that male victims of domestic violence “suffer more from discrimination.”
Law or death

Russian Activists Organize Halloween Flashmob Against Domestic Violence

Hundreds of people have already joined the action by posting photos of themselves in bloodied T-shirts.
Art against violence

Art Against Domestic Violence: Austrian YouAreNotAlone Show Opens in Moscow

The show is held in a private apartment to bring the subject home.
lonely at the top

2 Lone Billionaires Top Russia’s Richest Women List

Tatyana Kovalchuk, a newcomer to the Forbes list, came in third with a $600 million fortune.
#Metoo

Alleged Rape of Russian Journalist Sparks Criminal Case After Outcry

The woman says she was raped by an editor after a newsroom party.
Leading ladies

Russian Opposition Figure Sobol Named One of World's 100 Most Influential Women

She appears alongside U.S. congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Filipino journalist Maria Ressa and more.
beauty stereotypes

Acne on Instagram? Russian Women Share Their Images of Beauty

More than 2,500 people have used the hashtag #AllIsFineWithMe promoting the campaign featuring models with scars, burns and other perceived defects.
New developments

Khachaturyan Sisters' Father Abused Them Before They Killed Him, Russian Experts Say

Mikhail Khachaturyan inflicted “serious harm” on his daughters’ health, Moscow health experts said.
Controversial practice

Legalizing Polygamy Will ‘Guarantee’ Women’s Rights in Russia, Moscow’s Muslim Leader Says

“There’d be much less sinfulness and fornication that’s spreading so rapidly,” the mufti of Moscow claimed.
Left at the altar

Russian Women Are Getting Married 8 Years Later On Average, Official Data Says

Marriage rates in Russia hit their lowest point since 2000 last year due to a combination of factors, experts say.
political reps

Russians Don’t Believe There Is a Shortage of Women Politicians, Poll Says

Up to 17% of legislative seats in Russia are currently held by women, about half the global average.
Prevalence of abuse

Domestic Violence Affects 1 in 3 Russians, Poll Says

“Given the sensitivity of the topic ... in an interview setting, we can assume that the share may be higher,” the polling agency said.
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