[Extracts. Unofficial translation by Dr Maria Smirnova, The University of Manchester
ECtHR – European Court of Human Rights
ECHR, the Convention – Convention on the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
RCC – Russian Constitutional Court
Simplified citation of legislation, e.g. Article 413(2)(4) – for ‘the fourth part of paragraph 2 of Article 413’
For the sake of clarity and space the words ‘of the Russian Federation’ are omitted in the titles of legislative acts and official bodies.]