10 June 2011 Scotland - Russia Institute Thursday 30 June: Andrey Kalikh - The Future for Human Rights in Russia In 2008-2009, Russian President Dmitri Medvedev declared modernization of the economy, fighting corruption and strengthening independence of the judiciary to be priorities of his presidency. By setting these goals, he raised expectations and gained support among the international audience, many members of the Russian public and of the Russian civil society which had been increasingly critical of dysfunctional democratic institutions, corruption in the law enforcement system, growing social problems, inefficient economy and systematic violations of human rights. Were these expectations realistic? Andrey Kalikh is the Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Program director at the Center for the Development of Democracy and Human Rights, an independent Russian NGO located in Moscow. More information: http://www.demokratia.ru/about/ Time: Thursday, 30 June 2011 at 6.30pm Place: Scotland-Russia Institute, 9 South College St, Edinburgh EH8 9AA. All welcome. Donations £2 (SRF members), £5 (non-members) payable at the door. NB Booking essential as space is limited. NB venue may change - please//check!/ |
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