An opinion poll shows that the proportion of Russians who consider rights like the freedom of speech and assembly to be of crucial importance has increased sharply during President Vladimir Putin’s current term. Also, Moscow’s unusual rights-court claim about domestic-violence victims is likened to trolling, and the Kremlin avoids substantive comment on a horrific killing in Syria.
RFE/RL: Survey says Russians want more rights
A woman takes a selfie in front of the Kremlin and St.Basil Cathedral at sunset in Moscow on April 19, 2019.
