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November 19, 2013
Questions Remain on Murder of Russian MP Galina Starovoitova 15 Years On

Fifteen years after the assassination of Russian MP and human rights activist Galina Starovoitova, those who masterminded her death are yet to be brought to justice. Starovoitova was shot to death in the lobby of her apartment in St. Petersburg on 20th November 1998.

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September 11, 2013
Gender gap still wide in Russian politics

Russia is known for being a patriarchal country, but despite considerable barriers, some women leaders have managed to reach high levels in the political hierarchy.

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March 6, 2013
Russia's most influential woman

Chairperson of the Federation Council of Russia (the upper chamber of parliament) Valentina Matvienko has been recognized to be the most influential woman in Russia for two years running.

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