Since the beginning of September, I – a Swedish woman with an inexplicable interest in Russia, its language and minorities – have been an intern at ‘Memorial’. I travel to schools, teach English, talk to children and translate at the…
Fair play, chivalry, respect for the opponent: these are qualities which should be inherent to sport. Unfortunately, however, the problems of the modern world – racism, xenophobia, hatred – are reflected in sport. In this there is a well-known paradox:…
The Changing Face of Migration
In the beginning, the ADC “Memorial” project “Legal Assistance for Settlements of Caldarari Roma in Russia” primarily offered legal support to those experiencing difficulties with respect to housing. Over time, however, more and more attention has come to be paid…
The School Ombudsman Fights for Students’ Rights
In March 2009, ADC “Memorial” initiated a new project, “Legal Assistance to Migrants Belonging to National Minority Groups in the Northwest Region of Russia” (with financial assistance from Sida). The project offers monitoring on the observance of migrants’ rights in…
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