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In 2013, an estimated 36,000 women and 26,000 children were victims of daily abuse at home in Russia.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2013, an estimated 36,000 women and 26,000 children were victims of daily abuse at home in Russia.
Official Ministry of Internal Affairs data for 2015 indicated that approximately 756 men and 304 women died as a result of domestic violence.
Answer: True
Explanation: Official Ministry of Internal Affairs data for 2015 indicated that approximately 756 men and 304 women died as a result of domestic violence.
An independent study found that 70% of women surveyed across 50 Russian cities experienced at least one form of gender-based violence.
Answer: True
Explanation: An independent study surveying women across 50 Russian cities found that 70% had experienced at least one form of gender-based violence.
The widely cited figure of 14,000 women dying annually from domestic violence in Russia originated from a 2005 report by Amnesty International.
Answer: False
Explanation: The widely cited figure of 14,000 women dying annually from domestic violence in Russia originated from a 1995 report presented to the UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women, not a 2005 Amnesty International report.
According to official data for 2015, more men than women were killed in family conflicts in Russia.
Answer: True
Explanation: According to official Ministry of Internal Affairs data for 2015, 756 men and 304 women were killed in family conflicts, indicating more men were victims.
A 2008 Ministry of Internal Affairs statement reported that violence was observed in almost every fourth family in Russia.
Answer: True
Explanation: A 2008 Ministry of Internal Affairs statement reported that violence was observed in almost every fourth family in Russia.
Amnesty International reported in 2003 that approximately 36,000 women were beaten by their husbands or partners daily in Russia.
Answer: True
Explanation: Amnesty International reported in 2003 that approximately 36,000 women were beaten by their husbands or partners daily in Russia.
According to Rosstat data, in 2017, there were more male victims than female victims of crimes involving violent actions against a family member.
Answer: False
Explanation: According to Rosstat data for 2017, there were 25,700 female victims and 10,400 male victims of crimes involving violent actions against a family member, indicating more female victims.
A 2016 report described gender-based violence in Russia as an 'everyday affair.'
Answer: True
Explanation: A 2016 report described gender-based violence in Russia as an 'everyday affair.'
An independent study found that less than half of surveyed women in Russian cities experienced gender-based violence.
Answer: False
Explanation: An independent study found that *70%* of surveyed women in Russian cities experienced gender-based violence, not less than half.
Research commissioned by the State Duma indicated that domestic violence occurs in approximately one out of every ten Russian families.
Answer: True
Explanation: Research commissioned by the State Duma indicated that domestic violence occurs in approximately one out of every ten Russian families.
In 77% of surveyed domestic violence cases, only physical violence was found to occur.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 77% of surveyed domestic violence cases, physical, psychological, and economic violence were found to occur concurrently, not just physical violence.
The statistic of 14,000 women dying annually from domestic violence was confirmed as accurate by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Answer: False
Explanation: The statistic of 14,000 women dying annually from domestic violence was cited by the ECHR, but its accuracy and scope (whether it exclusively meant domestic violence) have been questioned.
Ministry of Internal Affairs data indicated that in 2018, around 300 women were killed in family conflicts.
Answer: False
Explanation: Ministry of Internal Affairs data indicated that in 2018, 253 women were killed in family conflicts, and the average over the preceding decade was about 300 annually, not specifically 300 in 2018.
The term 'gender-based violence' in the article exclusively refers to physical abuse.
Answer: False
Explanation: The term 'gender-based violence' in the article encompasses physical, psychological, economic, and sexual abuse, not exclusively physical abuse.
The statistic of 14,000 women dying annually from domestic violence was presented as an estimate of total deliberate killings of women, not exclusively domestic violence.
Answer: True
Explanation: The statistic of 14,000 women dying annually from domestic violence has been questioned, with some suggesting it was an estimate of total deliberate killings of women, not exclusively domestic violence.
What was the estimated number of women and children who were victims of daily abuse at home in Russia in 2013?
Answer: 36,000 women and 26,000 children
Explanation: In 2013, an estimated 36,000 women and 26,000 children were victims of daily abuse at home in Russia.
What is the origin of the widely cited statistic that 14,000 women die annually from domestic violence in Russia?
Answer: A 1995 report presented to the UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Explanation: The widely cited statistic of 14,000 women dying annually from domestic violence originated from a 1995 report presented to the UN Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
According to official Ministry of Internal Affairs data for 2015, how many people were killed in family conflicts?
Answer: Approximately 1,060
Explanation: According to official Ministry of Internal Affairs data for 2015, approximately 1,060 people were killed in family conflicts.
What did Amnesty International report about domestic violence against women in Russia in 2003?
Answer: That 36,000 women were beaten daily by husbands or partners.
Explanation: In 2003, Amnesty International reported that approximately 36,000 women in Russia were beaten daily by their husbands or partners.
According to Rosstat, what were the figures for victims of crimes involving violent actions against a family member in 2017?
Answer: 10,400 male victims and 25,700 female victims
Explanation: According to Rosstat data for 2017, there were 10,400 male victims and 25,700 female victims of crimes involving violent actions against a family member.
According to a 2008 Ministry of Internal Affairs representative, what percentage of all serious violent crimes were committed within families?
Answer: Up to 40%
Explanation: According to a 2008 Ministry of Internal Affairs representative, up to 40% of all serious violent crimes were committed within families.
In 77% of surveyed domestic violence cases in Russia, what combination of violence types was found to occur concurrently?
Answer: Physical, psychological, and economic violence.
Explanation: In 77% of surveyed domestic violence cases in Russia, physical, psychological, and economic violence were found to occur concurrently.
What did the BBC report in 2013 regarding the trend of women's deaths from domestic violence in Russia?
Answer: The deaths had not significantly diminished over the past decade.
Explanation: The BBC reported in 2013 that women's deaths from domestic violence in Russia had not significantly diminished over the preceding decade.
Alcoholism is rarely considered a contributing factor to domestic violence in Russia.
Answer: False
Explanation: Alcoholism is frequently considered a significant contributing factor to domestic violence in Russia, with studies indicating its prevalence among perpetrators.
In 1997, research indicated that between 60-75% of male perpetrators of spousal homicide had consumed alcohol before the incident.
Answer: True
Explanation: Research from 1997 indicated that between 60% and 75% of male perpetrators of spousal homicide had consumed alcohol prior to the incident.
In 2008, a Ministry of Internal Affairs representative cited jealousy and avarice as primary causes for domestic crimes only in lower-income families.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2008, a Ministry of Internal Affairs representative cited jealousy and avarice as primary causes for domestic crimes specifically in *wealthier* families, while low morale and income problems were cited for the general population.
A 2008 study found that male college students in Russia were significantly less likely to be victims of violence or sexual coercion than female students.
Answer: False
Explanation: A 2008 study found that male college students in Russia were about equally likely to be victims of violence or sexual coercion as female students, not significantly less likely.
A 2004 study in Russia's Central Black Earth Region found that a majority of offenders of violent crime against family members were moderate drinkers.
Answer: False
Explanation: A 2004 study in Russia's Central Black Earth Region found that a majority (77%) of offenders of violent crime against family members were *frequent* drinkers, not just moderate.
According to a 2008 statement, domestic crimes in wealthy Russian families were primarily attributed to low morale and income problems.
Answer: False
Explanation: According to a 2008 statement, domestic crimes in wealthy Russian families were primarily attributed to *jealousy and avarice*, not low morale and income problems.
The World Health Organization reported a significant increase in alcohol consumption in Russia since the early 2000s.
Answer: False
Explanation: The World Health Organization reported a *decrease* (40%) in alcohol consumption in Russia since the early 2000s, although it remains high globally.
A Ministry of Internal Affairs representative cited the country's rising crime rate between 2002 and 2006 as a backdrop to the increase in domestic violence.
Answer: True
Explanation: A Ministry of Internal Affairs representative cited the country's rising crime rate between 2002 and 2006 as a backdrop to the increase in domestic violence.
Which factor is frequently cited as contributing to domestic violence in Russia, where the country ranked 26th globally for consumption per capita in 2018?
Answer: Alcoholism
Explanation: Alcoholism is frequently cited as a contributing factor to domestic violence in Russia. The country ranked 26th globally for alcohol consumption per capita in 2018.
What were the primary causes of domestic crimes cited by a Ministry of Internal Affairs representative in 2008 for the general population?
Answer: Low morale and income problems
Explanation: In 2008, a Ministry of Internal Affairs representative cited low morale and income problems as primary causes for domestic crimes in the general population.
What did a 2008 study find regarding the prevalence of violence and sexual coercion among Russian college students?
Answer: Male and female students were about equally likely to be victims and perpetrators.
Explanation: A 2008 study found that among Russian college students, male and female students were about equally likely to be victims and perpetrators of violence and sexual coercion.
Which of the following was cited by a Ministry of Internal Affairs representative in 2008 as a cause for domestic crimes specifically in *wealthier* families?
Answer: Jealousy and avarice
Explanation: A Ministry of Internal Affairs representative cited jealousy and avarice as causes for domestic crimes specifically in wealthier families in 2008.
According to a 1997 report cited in the article, what percentage of male perpetrators of spousal homicide had consumed alcohol before the incident?
Answer: 60-75%
Explanation: According to a 1997 report, between 60% and 75% of male perpetrators of spousal homicide had consumed alcohol before the incident.
What was the primary reason cited for the increase in domestic violence in the 2000s by a Ministry of Internal Affairs representative?
Answer: The doubling of the country's crime rate between 2002 and 2006.
Explanation: A Ministry of Internal Affairs representative cited the doubling of the country's crime rate between 2002 and 2006 as a primary reason for the increase in domestic violence.
In January 2017, Russian lawmakers voted to criminalize all forms of domestic violence, making them administrative offenses.
Answer: False
Explanation: In January 2017, Russian lawmakers voted to decriminalize *certain forms* of domestic violence, reclassifying them as administrative offenses if they did not involve serious bodily harm or repeated occurrences, rather than criminalizing all forms.
The number of victims of violent crimes against family members increased significantly in 2017 after the partial decriminalization of beatings.
Answer: False
Explanation: The number of victims of violent crimes against family members *decreased* significantly in 2017, from 65,543 in 2016 to 36,037, following the partial decriminalization of beatings.
The Russian Orthodox Church opposed the decriminalization of domestic violence in cases without substantial bodily harm.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Russian Orthodox Church *supported* the decriminalization of domestic violence in cases without substantial bodily harm or repeated offenses.
Following the 2017 decriminalization, domestic violence incidents reportedly decreased, and police began investigating more cases.
Answer: False
Explanation: Following the 2017 decriminalization, domestic violence incidents reportedly *increased*, and police began *refusing* to investigate cases.
Marina Pisklakova-Parker believed the decriminalization law was beneficial for the safety of Russian women.
Answer: False
Explanation: Marina Pisklakova-Parker believed the decriminalization law was *detrimental* to the safety of Russian women, calling it 'very dangerous.'
In 2018, Russia's top human rights official, Tatyana Moskalkova, supported the decriminalization of domestic violence.
Answer: False
Explanation: In 2018, Russia's top human rights official, Tatyana Moskalkova, stated that the decriminalization of domestic violence was a 'mistake' and called for new legislation.
In February 2017, Russia decriminalized domestic violence only if it resulted in broken bones or concussion.
Answer: False
Explanation: In February 2017, Russia decriminalized domestic violence for first-time offenses *not resulting in* broken bones or concussion, classifying them as administrative offenses.
The 2017 decriminalization law led to police actively investigating more domestic violence cases.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2017 decriminalization law led to police *refusing to investigate* domestic violence cases, not actively investigating more.
The 2017 decriminalization law in Russia defined 'serious bodily harm' as any injury causing pain.
Answer: False
Explanation: The 2017 decriminalization law in Russia defined 'serious bodily harm' as injuries such as broken bones or concussion, not merely any injury causing pain.
The Russian lawmakers voted unanimously in favor of decriminalizing certain forms of domestic violence in January 2017.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Russian lawmakers voted 380 to 3 in favor of decriminalizing certain forms of domestic violence in January 2017, not unanimously.
What legal change occurred in Russia in January 2017 regarding domestic violence?
Answer: Lawmakers voted to decriminalize certain forms of domestic violence, making them administrative offenses if not severe or repeated.
Explanation: In January 2017, Russian lawmakers voted to decriminalize certain forms of domestic violence, reclassifying them as administrative offenses if they did not result in serious bodily harm or were not repeated offenses.
How did the number of victims of violent crimes against family members change in Russia after the January 2017 decriminalization law?
Answer: It decreased significantly from 65,543 to 36,037.
Explanation: Following the January 2017 decriminalization law, the number of victims of violent crimes against family members decreased significantly, dropping from 65,543 in 2016 to 36,037 in 2017.
What was the consequence of the 2017 decriminalization law on police response to domestic violence?
Answer: Police started refusing to investigate domestic violence cases.
Explanation: The consequence of the 2017 decriminalization law was that police began refusing to investigate domestic violence cases.
In the context of the 2017 decriminalization law, what constituted 'serious bodily harm'?
Answer: Injuries such as broken bones or a concussion.
Explanation: In the context of the 2017 decriminalization law, 'serious bodily harm' was defined to include injuries such as broken bones or a concussion.
What was the vote count in the Russian State Duma for the decriminalization of domestic violence in January 2017?
Answer: 380 in favor, 3 against
Explanation: The Russian State Duma voted 380 in favor and 3 against the decriminalization of domestic violence in January 2017.
A 2008 report found that police cooperation with child protection officials led to an increase in reported domestic violence cases.
Answer: False
Explanation: A 2008 report found that police cooperation with child protection officials led to a *decrease* (25-30%) in reported domestic violence cases due to preventive work.
In the early 2000s, Russian law enforcement officers generally viewed domestic violence as a serious crime requiring immediate intervention.
Answer: False
Explanation: In the early 2000s, Russian law enforcement officers generally viewed domestic violence as a private matter and tended to avoid immediate intervention.
The UN Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) ruled against Shema Timagova in her domestic violence case against Russia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The UN Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) ruled *in favor* of Shema Timagova in her domestic violence case against Russia.
The UN Committee's ruling on the Shema Timagova case was the first time the UN addressed domestic violence in Russia.
Answer: True
Explanation: The UN Committee's ruling on the Shema Timagova case was the first time the UN addressed domestic violence in Russia.
The Moscow Helsinki Group stated that law enforcement officers actively intervened in most domestic violence cases.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Moscow Helsinki Group stated that law enforcement officers generally *avoided intervening* in most domestic violence cases, viewing them as private matters.
Over 35% of domestic violence victims surveyed reported their experiences to the police.
Answer: False
Explanation: Over 35% of domestic violence victims surveyed did *not* report their experiences to the police, citing reasons such as shame, fear, and mistrust.
The UN Committee's ruling on the Shema Timagova case mandated that Russia pay damages and amend laws to criminalize gender-based violence.
Answer: True
Explanation: The UN Committee's ruling on the Shema Timagova case mandated that Russia pay damages and amend laws to criminalize gender-based violence.
What did a 2008 report indicate about the impact of police cooperation with child protection officials on domestic violence cases?
Answer: It led to a 25-30% decrease in annual cases.
Explanation: A 2008 report indicated that increased police cooperation with child protection officials led to a preventive effect, resulting in a 25-30% decrease in annual domestic violence cases.
What was the general attitude of Russian law enforcement officers towards domestic violence in the early 2000s?
Answer: They viewed it as a private matter and tended to avoid interference.
Explanation: In the early 2000s, Russian law enforcement officers generally viewed domestic violence as a private matter between spouses and tended to avoid interference.
What did the UN Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) rule regarding the Shema Timagova case in 2019?
Answer: It ruled in favor of Timagova, ordering Russia to pay compensation and amend laws to criminalize gender-based violence.
Explanation: In 2019, the UN Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) ruled in favor of Shema Timagova, ordering Russia to pay compensation and amend its laws to criminalize gender-based violence.
The "See also" section of the article lists the Khachaturian sisters case and Crime in Ukraine as related topics.
Answer: False
Explanation: The "See also" section of the article lists the Khachaturian sisters case and *Crime in Russia*, not Crime in Ukraine, as related topics.
The lack of specific gender violence legislation in the Soviet Union meant sexual assault was taken seriously in post-Soviet Russia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The lack of specific gender violence legislation in the Soviet Union meant sexual assault was often *not taken seriously* in post-Soviet Russia.
The article suggests the legacy of the Soviet Union's legal framework contributed positively to addressing sexual assault in post-Soviet Russia.
Answer: False
Explanation: The article suggests the legacy of the Soviet Union's legal framework, specifically the lack of gender violence legislation, contributed negatively by hindering the serious consideration of sexual assault in post-Soviet Russia.
Which of the following best describes the legacy of the Soviet Union's legal framework concerning sexual assault in post-Soviet Russia, according to the article?
Answer: The lack of specific gender violence legislation meant sexual assault was often not taken seriously.
Explanation: The legacy of the Soviet Union's legal framework, which lacked specific gender violence legislation, meant that sexual assault was often not taken seriously in post-Soviet Russia.
What did the article suggest about the handling of egregious rape cases in Russia in the context of the Soviet Union's legacy?
Answer: They often resulted in no punishment for perpetrators.
Explanation: The article suggested that due to the Soviet Union's legacy of lacking specific gender violence legislation, egregious rape cases often resulted in no punishment for perpetrators in post-Soviet Russia.
Social Activism and Public Discourse
Yelena Mizulina accused feminists of understating the statistics on domestic violence deaths in Russia.
Answer: False
Explanation: Yelena Mizulina accused feminists of *inflating* the statistics on domestic violence deaths in Russia, citing lower figures herself.
The #IAmNotAfraidToSayIt movement began in Russia in 2015.
Answer: False
Explanation: The #IAmNotAfraidToSayIt movement began in *Ukraine* in July 2016, later gaining traction in Russia.
Reactions to the #IAmNotAfraidToSayIt movement in Russia were universally supportive.
Answer: False
Explanation: Reactions to the #IAmNotAfraidToSayIt movement in Russia were mixed, with many supportive comments alongside criticism from various groups.
What was Yelena Mizulina's stance on the statistics regarding women's deaths from domestic violence in 2015?
Answer: She cited figures around 300 deaths and accused feminists of inflating statistics.
Explanation: Yelena Mizulina cited figures around 300 deaths for 2015 and accused feminists of inflating the statistics on domestic violence deaths.
The #IAmNotAfraidToSayIt movement gained significant traction in Russia primarily through:
Answer: Social media sharing of personal experiences.
Explanation: The #IAmNotAfraidToSayIt movement gained significant traction primarily through social media sharing of personal experiences of sexual harassment and assault.