Yuri Nersesov. Photo: reed.ru In St. Petersburg, the release editor of the site "Political News Agency - North -West" Yuri Nersesov is beaten. This was reported in the press release of the publication. The attack occurred on Saturday in the courtyard of Nersesov’s house. As the journalist said, the criminals recommended that he "think about what you are writing." Nersesov recorded injuries and filed an application with the police.

"Committee against torture." Screenshot from the site A police check came to the Nizhny Novgorod committee against torture. It is reported on Twitter by human rights activist Oksana Chelyshev. Police officers demand from public activists to submit financial documents over the past three years, as well as a list of employees. The checkpoint intends to verify the legality of the last requirement.

Abdurakhman Osmanov. Photo: dgma.ru The rector of the Dagestan Medical Academy Abdurakhman Osmanov was detained on suspicion of fraud on an especially large scale. This was reported by RIA "Novosti" with reference to a source in law enforcement agencies. "The head of the Medacademia Abdurakhman Osmanov was detained on Monday after the held entrance exam in biology," the agency’s interlocutor said. Official comments of law enforcement agencies have not yet been received.

Boris Sokolov. Photo from the site www.open-forum.ru During the anniversary of the Battle of Kursk, President Putin again spoke about a single history textbook. In his opinion, there must be a kind of canonical text, and teachers can introduce students to other versions of events. It turns out as in the church: there are sacred texts and their canonical interpretation, and the one who interprets them differently is declared heretic and is persecuted.

Vanuatu. Photo from IEARTH.ru website The Pacific Micro -state state of Vanuatu established diplomatic relations with Georgia, recognizing the territorial integrity of this country and its sovereignty. According to RIA Novosti, this was stated by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia David Zalkaliani. "All this indicates that the final speculation in relation to this country is finally put an end," Zalkaliani said at a briefing on Monday.

The flag with the emblem of the Voice association. Photo from the site Golos.org The Voice movement on behalf of the fund of the same name intends to apply for a presidential grant. This was reported by "Kommersant" with reference to the co -chair of the Council of the movement Grigory Melkonian. The application will be submitted on Monday to the Institute of Civil Society Problems.

Vladimir Bessonov. Photo from http://kprf-don.ru A criminal investigation was completed against the State Duma deputy from the Communist Party of the Communist Party, Vladimir Bessonov, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the representative of the SKR Office in the Rostov Region Galina Gagalaeva. The deputy is accused of applying violence to police officers at an inconsistent rally in Rostov-on-Don in December 2011.

An accident involving a bus and KAMAZ in New Moscow. Frame NTV Deputies of the State Duma decided to tighten the requirements for foreign drivers working in Russia, Izvestia reports with reference to the first deputy chairman of the State Duma Committee on Transport Mikhail Bryachak. In the committee, as Bryachak said, an examination is a bill that obliges foreign drivers to receive Russian rights to work in Russia.

Vladimir Selivanov. Photo: minzdrav-rso.ru A criminal case has been opened against the Minister of Health of the Republic of North Ossetia - Alania Vladimir Selivanov, the press service of the TFR reports . He is suspected of committing a crime under part 2 of Article 286 of the Criminal Code (abuse of authority by a person holding a state position of a constituent entity of the Federation).

Ilya Milstein The meeting of Edward Snowden with our human rights activists, Chekists and lawyers did not add clarity. The points over I are not placed. Partly the situation is even more confused. The topic does not let go. On the one hand, the American fugitive was tired of sitting in a capsule. On the other hand, he understands that he will still have to sit. On the one hand, he connects his future with Latin America. On the other hand, it asks for temporary asylum in Russia.

Maria Alekhina in the office of the head of IK-28 in Berezniki. Photo: PRPC.ru Pussy Riot participant Maria Alekhina is familiar with the order of dismissal from work in IK-28 Bereznikov, Interfax reports with reference to the lawyer of political prisoner Irina Khrunova. This means that Alekhin will no longer return to the colony.

Dodojon Atovulloev. Photo: Toptj.com The famous Tajik oppositionist and journalist Dodojon Atovulloev was detained on Monday at Sheremetyevo Airport upon arrival from Prague, RIA Novosti reports with reference to a source in his environment. ATOVULLOEV is the leader of the Vatantor informal movement (Patriot) and was the editor of the newspaper "Charoogi Ruz" ("Daylight"), which sharply criticizes Tajikistan President Emomali Rahmon, published abroad.

An accident involving a bus and KAMAZ in New Moscow. Frame NTV The driver of KamAZ, who crashed into a bus near Podolsky, was charged with violating the rules of the road, which led to the death of two or more persons, RIA Novosti reports. The driver threatens up to seven years of colony. According to the Komsomolskaya Pravda, the accused is called Grachya Harutyunyan. He is a citizen of Armenia, the driver’s license was granted to him in his homeland.

Vladimir Abarinov In Boston, the trial in the case of Johar Tsarnaev began. How it ends is still unknown. Last week, a 19-year-old bombist first appeared in court. Within seven minutes, he read 30 points of the indictment, for each of which he gave the same answer: "innocent." The journalists present read in his eyes anything, from indifference to boredom, but not repentance or fear.

Evgeny Urlashov in the courtroom.