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RussiaSupercontractor due in Moscow public sector

23 Jan 2012

'The Moscow Times' reports that the city-run Moscow Center for Children's and Family Leisure and Health, or MCC, might receive 500 billion rubles ($16 billion) to build kindergartens, housing, schools and medical facilities. More
RussiaChurch and state join together to protect children’s rights

8 Dec 2011

'The Voice of Russia' reports that after several scandals linked to the infringement of Russian children’s rights have prompted the Russian government and the Russian Orthodox Church to work out a joint action plan in children’s rights area. More
RussiaChild Welfare Spending 'Is Not Enough'

25 Nov 2011

'The Moscow Times' reports that according to UNICEF and the Audit Chamber, only 2 percent of the federal budget is spent on child welfare although almost one-fifth of the Russian populace is under 18 years old. More
RussiaRussia to sign child adoption deals with European countries

14 Nov 2011

'Rianovosti' reports that Russia's ombudsman for children's rights, Pavel Astakhov, said that Russia plans to sign bilateral agreements on child adoption with France, the U.K., Holland, Spain and Germany. More
Russia, UkraineChildren to choose their own parents and representatives

17 Oct 2011

'Pravda' reports that eighty Russian and ten Ukrainian organizations that defend the interests of family, children and parents, conducted a conference in St. Petersburg. More