Russia: Human Rights

The Russian Federation has a highly centralized, weak multi-party political system dominated by President Vladimir Putin. The bicameral Federal Assembly consists of a directly elected lower house (State Duma) and appointed upper house (Federation Council). Presidential elections in March 2012 featured accusations of government interference and manipulation of the electoral process. Security forces generally reported to civilian authorities; however, in some areas of the Northern Caucasus, civilian authorities did not exercise full control over security forces. Security forces throughout the country committed human rights abuses.

Author: United States Department of State

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Publication Date: Oct 20, 2014

Number of Pages: 64 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1502878348

ISBN-13: 9781502878342