Vladimir Rozanskij

A bill presented by Ukrainian President Zelenskii sparks Putin’s wrath: "They are copying the theories and practices of Nazi Germany". Russian is equated with a foreign language, moreover “non-European”. The diatribe on Kievan Rus' in the 11th century.

The leaders of the Islamic Renaissance Party of Tajikistan are languishing in jail. Their families have been targeted as “traitors to the homeland.” Some women were abandoned by their husbands because their fathers are jailed Islamist politicians. Dr Mirzo Khodjmatov has been arrested.

The Fund for the Fight against Corruption has been hit. Last year it was qualified as a "foreign agent". Gagged after nearly 10 years of complaints. All possible pro-Naval’ny candidates banned. The Communists could take advantage of the useful vote for the anti-Putin candidates.

Dedicated to the Transfiguration of the Lord, it is a Unesco world heritage site. More important than the Kremlin. It houses the masterpiece of the golden iconostasis. After almost 100 years of silence, the celebration of the divine liturgies is planned inside.

Wages are lower, but there are fewer risks and fewer problems. Entering Russian territory now costs more. Kazakh entrepreneurs pay travel expenses for foreign labour. The economic strength of Nur-Sultan, who does business with everyone: Russia, Europe and above all China.

26 political parties participate, divided into four coalitions and 22 independent parties. Political crisis triggered by the 2020 defeat in Nagorno Karabakh against the Azeris. A government of national unity proposed. The risk of civil war.

In recent days, fires have spread to 6,300 hectares. The largest fire hit the province of Enisej. Greenpeace Russia: the situation could worsen. Russian expert: prevention non-existent throughout the country. In 2019 9 million hectares of forest went up in smoke.

A testament to the liturgical history of the Orthodox Church down through the centuries. Artefacts of St Nicholas on loan from Bari Cathedral. The visual language of the icon is enhanced. Other "cultural mission" initiatives have been launched along the Golden Ring of the ancient Russian capitals.

Those used by Orthodox Christians "in the fulfilment of war duty". Some clergy also defend the blessing of nuclear weapons. Patriotic-military commitment is decisive in the tradition of Russian orthodoxy.

Sports complex built on the remains of a 1,600-year-old city. The new building is now in ruins. Damages for millions of euros. The opportunism of the ruling family puts very ancient monuments at serious risk.

In Kyrgyzstan many women hold office in local government. One of them is Meerim Moldalieva, a disabled former policewoman, now an elected official. Gulbar Samsalieva is involved in social projects. In Kazakhstan, the Feminita movement is fighting for the rights of women and LGBT people.

Oleg Šarapatjuk asks for a new leg prosthesis in court. Victim of an accident at the workplace, like so many in his condition, he is ignored by the country's institutions. We need higher pensions and better services for people with different abilities. About 700,000 invalids live in Kazakhstan.