Domestic Violence Calendar
Every day, Russian courts hear cases of domestic violence. “Verstka” examined how, during the Year of the Family in Russia and annexed Crimea, they punish partner domestic violence. We analyzed thousands of judicial acts and found that every weekday Russian judges consider cases of violence against women. The most common punishment for beating remains a fine of 5 thousand rubles. In murder cases, judges can reduce a man's sentence if the woman he killed swore or drank alcohol.