Speaking at a special meeting on July 21, the President of the Russian Federation stated that he supported the idea of ​​introducing the institution of military and naval clergy into the army. "I consider it expedient to organize the work on a permanent basis in our Armed Forces of priests representing traditional Russian confessions," Dmitry Medvedev said.

On July 6, 2009, a criminal prosecution was issued for distributing Jehovah's Witnesses' magazines The Watchtower, Awake, and Draw Close to Jehovah in Asbest. It should be reminded that on August 18, 2008 the period of preliminary investigation in this case was extended. On September 19, the preliminary investigation in the criminal case was suspended on the grounds provided for in paragraph 1 of part 1 of Art.

The Oktyabrsky District Court of Rostov-on-Don found CJSC Publishing House "Komsomolskaya Pravda" and CJSC "Komsomolskaya Pravda-Rostov" guilty of disseminating false information discrediting the honor and dignity of Valentina Shulgina, the former head teacher of school No. 46 in Rostov-on-Don. It should be reminded that on December 6, 2007 in the Rostov issue of "Komsomolskaya Pravda" an article appeared that "sectarians" held an event dedicated to the Russian language in the city school N46.

An initiative group of scientists, human rights activists, and parents of students began collecting signatures under an open Appeal to the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev against the “clericalization of secondary schools.” The collection of signatures was initiated by Vladimir Abdrashitov, the leader of the initiative group of parents. The appeal was also supported by the Institute of Religion and Law.

Edited by Alexander Verkhovsky Summary Manifestations of Radical Nationalism : Violence : The Ultra-Rights' Political Activities : Nationalism in the Public Space Counteraction to Radical Nationalism : Criminal Prosecution : Other Sanctions Excessive and Unfounded Sanctions against Extremism : Lawmaking : The Ban of NBP and the Anti-Extremist Enforcement : Attempts to Limit the Freedom of Conscience : "Social Group" as an Instrument of Repression : Other Developments Appendix.