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Prominent Russian Muslim Cleric Gets Into Hot Water Over 'Wife-Beating Guidance'

A video in which an Imam appears to instruct believers on the proper ways to beat one’s wife has sparked controversy far beyond Russia’s Muslim community...

Chechen Woman Fleeing Family’s ‘Death Threats’ Leaves Russia, Official Says

Liya Zaurbekova, who initially fled to Moscow earlier this week, said her family in Chechnya physically and psychologically abused her.

Sakha Rights Official Calls on Russia To Criminalize Domestic Abuse

Sardana Guryeva’s comments were likely inspired by the high-profile trial of an ex-official in Kazakhstan accused of brutally murdering his wife.

opinion Lena Patayeva

My Friend Seda Suleimanova, Kidnapped by Her Chechen Family, Could Still Be Alive. Please Help Her

Seda is brave and ready to fight for her freedom. It takes a lot of courage to even consider running away from a traditional Chechen family.

Putin Pardons Killer in High-Profile Domestic Violence Case, Activist Says

Vladislav Kanyus was sentenced to 17 years in a maximum-security prison over the 2020 murder of his ex-girlfriend.

Chechen Woman Who Fled Death Threats at Home Forcibly Returned to Family

Seda Suleimanova fled Chechnya last year after her family warned that she could be killed in an "honor killing" for refusing to be married off to a man...

Russian Police Detain Chechen Woman Fleeing Domestic Violence

Police at Moscow's Vnukovo Airport reportedly plan to hand over Selima Ismailova, 19, to Chechen police.

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.

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.

European Rights Court Orders Russia to Pay Damages to Domestic Abuse Victims

Moscow was ordered to pay 370,660 euros to Margarita Gracheva, whose husband chopped off her hands with an axe.

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.

Russian Activist Crusades Against Domestic Violence in Duma Campaign

Alyona Popova’s parliamentary election campaign focuses on anti-abuse legislation in a country where victims have little or no protection.

Husband Jailed in Russian Instagram Blogger’s Murder

Kristina Zhuravleva's husband confessed to her murder after she was found dead in the woods near Russia’s fourth-largest city.

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.

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.

Russian YouTuber Jailed for Abused Girlfriend’s Live-Streamed Death

The death shed light on a disturbing Russian YouTube trend where content creators get paid to broadcast violent and humiliating acts.

Russian Court Orders Tighter Laws to Stem Domestic Violence

Russia in 2017 decriminalized certain forms of domestic violence, with penalties for repeat violations generally limited to fines.

Russia Recognizes Sisters Who Killed Abusive Father as Victims

The Khachaturyan sisters' lawyers said they hope the development will lead to their murder charges being dropped.

Branded Foreign Agents, Russia’s Domestic Violence Groups Fear for the Future

Activists say the crackdown is intensifying even as reports of abuse doubled with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.

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