Repression in the Russian Federation has reached the level of Stalin's times - UN Human Rights expert

The Russian authorities resort to "sophisticated repression" and regularly adopts new laws that suppress criticism and dissent in any form. After the start of a full -scale war in Ukraine, in February 2022, repression in Russia increased and reached the level of Stalin's times. This was stated by the UN Human Rights Expert Marianna Katsarov on Friday, September 22, at a press conference in Geneva.

"The level of repression against independent media, civil society and in general against anyone who expresses dissent . . . is unprecedented in recent history," - quoted the Katsarov publication. Presenting the conclusions of her report, Marianna Katsarova stated that "civil society in Russia is blocked by the authorities" and "repression is very sophisticated. " At the same time, the Russian authorities almost passed new laws every week, "to suppress" criticism and dissent in any form.

Kazarov was appointed by an independent UN expert on human rights situation in Russia on May 1, 2023. "I am determined to cover and evaluate the situation in Russia and recognize the most important importance of the UN Human Rights system in the desire to improve the protection Assessments in the field of human rights in Russia, "Katsarov said, joining the post. Russia did not recognize Katsarov's mandate and refused to allow her access to her territory.

Representatives of the Russian Federation at the UN boycotted the debate on its report at the UN Council on Human Rights this week. It should be reminded that according to the poll in August, more than 60% of the population are positive about Joseph Stalin. In August, it became known that the Russian "Council of Mothers and Wives" was recognized as an inagent and banned its activities.