“Aggressive homophobic statements and actions against the other people who were appointed responsible for all world problems, up to a decrease in the birth rate, are incompatible with the ideas of modern science, moral norms, the constitution and international law. This demagogic company, aimed at inciting xenophobia and isolation of Russia from the West, has already made our country a laughing stock in the eyes of a civilized world.

Novaya Gazeta journalist Roman Anin was awarded a prestigious international professional award for a series of investigations into large-scale embezzlement from the budget uncovered by Hermitage Foundation lawyer Sergei Magnitsky.

In society Day of Russia June 12, 2013 Maxim Blan On June 12, the main state holiday of modern Russia is celebrated, which has been renamed several times, but has not yet become a real holiday. The majority of the population still does not understand that it is the country that celebrates on this day, rejoicing only on an additional summer weekend and the opportunity to spend the day at the cottage, at the table or, in the worst case, on the sofa.