Russia is the only country in the 47-member Council of Europe lacking specific legislation protecting women from domestic violence. These days in Russia, domestic violence dominates the headlines in ways it never has before. “It’s pretty strange that we don’t even have the term ‘domestic violence’ in Russian legislation,” Kiselyov said during a segment dedicated to the issue. In responding to the court recently, Russia’s Justice Ministry downplayed the scope and even the gender element of domestic violence. The Russian Orthodox Church, which has enjoyed a meteoric rise in influence under Putin, has traditionally opposed domestic violence bills.

Source: Washington Post December 06, 2019 10:52 UTC