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Russia Appoints Sanctioned Lawmaker as Human Rights Chief
Russia's State Duma has appointed a sanctioned lawmaker, known for advocating a ban on foreign books, as the country's new human rights commissioner. Her appointment reportedly received backing from filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov.
14 May, 13:10 — 14 May, 18:02
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Moscow TimesMostly Factual63d ago
Sanctioned State Duma Lawmaker Appointed as Russia’s Next Human Rights Chief
Yana Lantratova is accused of playing a key role in the alleged systematic transfer of children from occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia.
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Russia’s State Duma appoints new human rights commissioner. Meduza sources say filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov backed her appointment.
Russia’s State Duma has appointed Yana Lantratova as the country’s human rights commissioner.
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First report: Moscow Times · 14 May, 13:10|Full coverage: 3 · 5h|Window: 5h
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