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Articles with tag "Women"

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.
'traditional values'

North Caucasus Brochure Tells Women to ‘Defer’ to Men

“Women's beauty is shyness, politeness, a calm tone and keeping a distance from strangers,” the brochure adds.
Equal opportunity

Russia’s Aeroflot Denies Having Biggest Pilot Gender Gap

A recent study ranked Aeroflot last among major global airlines for gender parity among pilots.
Workplace win

Russia Opens 350 Banned Professions to Women, Stripping Soviet-Era Restrictions

The Labor Ministry has slashed the Soviet-era list of off-limits jobs for women from 456 to 100.
Legal protections

Russia Could Re-Criminalize Domestic Violence After European Court Ruling, Senator Says

Russian lawmakers decriminalized some forms of domestic abuse two years ago.
Visa violation

Scottish Student Fined for Giving Feminism Lecture in Siberia

“How do you like it here in Siberia?” one eyewitness heard a police officer asking the student.
women's voice

New Russian #MeToo Flashmob Takes Twitter by Storm

Under the new hashtag, female users share their stories of everyday harassment and abuse in the country.
Criminal negligence

Russian Cop Jailed for Ignoring Murdered Domestic Violence Victim’s Pleas

“If he kills you, we will come and report the corpse, don’t worry,” the officer had told the victim minutes before she was murdered.
acts of violence

Russia Failed to Protect Woman Who Suffered Years of Domestic Abuse, European Court Says

Each year, about 14,000 women die in Russia at the hands of husbands or other relatives.
Working women

Russia to Slash Soviet-Era List of Off-Limits Jobs for Women, Media Reports

The Russian government currently bans women from holding 456 jobs, including working as truck drivers and serving in the navy.
Safe sex

'Kinky Party' Is Starting a Russian Sexual Revolution

Information, consent and empowerment come together with fun at Moscow’s sex-positive parties.
Gender roles

Russian Firm Under Attack for Offering ‘Femininity Bonuses’

"[The CEO] doesn’t want ladies to wear male hairstyles and change into pants,” a representative said.
International scrutiny

UN Committee Sides Against Russia in First Domestic Violence Ruling

The UN accused a Chechen court of "directly perpetuating sex-based discrimination and stereotypes" during the victim's case.
Conservative cops

Russian Police Question Activist for ‘Pornographic’ Body-Positivity Project

The images are aimed at promoting body positivity among young women.
Misogynist memes

Anti-Women Blogger’s Hate Speech Sentence Overturned in Russia

The blogger was sentenced for inciting hatred against women online last year.
Chill out

Russian Court Dismisses Lawsuit of Offended Reebok Ad Viewer

The provocative slogan “encroaches on men’s rights,” the plaintiff’s representative said.
Women's Day

Putin Applauds Russian Women for 'Managing Everything at Work and Home Whilst Staying Beautiful'

Yesterday, ahead of the celebrations, Putin visited a police corps where he rode a horse alongside female officers.
Women's Day

Pro-Kremlin Youth Group Barges Into Feminist Coffee Shop in St. Petersburg, with Flowers

Members of conservative pro-Kremlin youth organization Set entered Russia’s sole “women-only hours” cafe in St. Petersburg.
opinion
Alexei Levinson

Who's to Blame for Gender Stereotypes in Russia?

On International Women's Day, Levada Center sociologist Alexei Levinson reveals Russian society's attitudes on gender roles.
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