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'faces of resistance'

BBC Names Russian Pop Star, Jailed Anti-War Artist, Journalist to Influential Women List

The BBC has named Russian pop diva Alla Pugacheva, jailed anti-war activist Alexandra Skochilenko and prominent journalist Taisia Bekbulatova on its list...

navigating the maze

NGO Helps Women Fleeing Ukraine War, Political Repression

A global team of volunteers coordinated by a leading Russian expert is supporting women facing gender-based violence abroad.

Russia Hands Down First Jail Sentence to Surrogate Mother

A 29-year-old Kazakh citizen who acted as a surrogate mother was found guilty of human trafficking.

Russian Feminist Activist Acquitted of ‘Porn’ Charges

Yulia Tsvetkova, spent several months under house arrest for abstract illustrations of female sexual organs.

women's day protests

Russian Feminists Stage Anti-War Protests in 100 Cities

Independent monitors said at least 93 people were detained at the protests.

For Russian Women, 2021 Was a Year of Broken Promises

Russia still lacks legislation to protect women from domestic violence.

Russian Laws ‘Enough’ to Combat Domestic Violence – Kremlin

“Of course, undesirable and sometimes tragic situations happen, we regret that,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

step toward progress

Vogue Russia Features First Plus-Size Cover Model

While some observers praised Vogue's cover, others slammed the magazine's choice of a conventionally beautiful, slim model.

SECRET LOCATION

Russian Police Detain, Return Dagestani Women Fleeing Abuse

Rights groups say two women are in danger after authorities took them from a women’s refuge center and returned them to their families.

Russia Outlaws Anti-Women ‘Male State’ Group as ‘Extremist’

The ultra-nationalist movement has carried out abuse campaigns against women and minorities in recent years.

FUTURE CANDIDATES

Russian Female Politicians Push to Encourage Women to Run for Office

Former Duma candidates Marina Litvinovich, Alyona Popova and Oksana Pushkina are launching a project to help women get elected to positions of power.

CONSERVATIVE VALUES

Russia Proposes ‘Extremist’ Label for LGBT, Feminist, Child-Free Movements

Russia has launched a widespread crackdown on liberal and progressive movements in a bid to protect what it calls traditional family values.

65% of Women Murdered in Russia Killed By Partners or Relatives – Study

The share of women murdered at the hands of loved ones in Russia is well above the global average, the study said.

new opportunities

Russia Opens Aviation Technician, Engineer Professions to Women

Russia's list of jobs banned for women has persisted since the Soviet era.

Escaped Chechen Domestic Violence Victim Reverses Story on State TV

Khalimat Taramova previously said she fled by her own free will from “regular beatings and threats” by her family over her sexual orientation.

whereabouts unknown

Chechen Domestic Violence Victim Faces ‘Killing’ After Police Raid Women’s Shelter – Reports

Khalimat Taramova reportedly faced threats and beatings at home because of her sexual orientation.

Influential Russian Feminist Activist Tatiana Nikonova Dies at 43

Nikonova advocated gender equality, sexual literacy and LGBT rights to her hundreds of thousands of followers.

pornography charges

Russian Feminist Activist Goes on Trial for 'Body-Positive' Drawings

Yulia Tsvetkova faces up to six years behind bars in a case that has prompted nationwide pickets and online flashmobs in her support.

everyone's a critic

Russian Senate Speaker Slams Eurovision Pick ‘Russian Woman’ as ‘Nonsense’

Tajik-born singer-songwriter Manizha's song discusses resisting sexist stereotypes and finding empowerment as a woman.

'skopinsky maniac'

Socialite Sobchak Faces Blowback for Interview With Russian Serial Rapist

Critics accuse Ksenia Sobchak of giving a platform to a criminal and warn that the interview on her YouTube channel could inspire copycat acts.

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