The European Parliament Discussed the Issues of Indigenous Peoples
On February 4, 2025, the European Parliament in Brussels hosted a discussion titled “Land Exploitation, Oppression of Peoples: Discrimination and Persecution of Indigenous Peoples of Siberia, the North, and the Far East.” This event was organized by the Anti-Discrimination Center “Memorial” (Brussels) in collaboration…
Russia’s Supreme Court designated 172 indigenous groups as “terrorist” organizations
On November 22, 2024, Russia’s Supreme Court designated 172 indigenous groups as “terrorist” organizations, alleging their involvement in promoting secession and supporting Ukraine’s military efforts, as announced by the Prosecutor General’s Office. Authorities assert that these groups function as “structural subdivisions” of the Free…
“We are nobody here…” A report from Yugra, where oil workers are displacing the Khanty from their ancestral lands
In the summer of 2024, human rights advocates from the “Public Radar” project appealed to Russian authorities with a proposal to amend legislation allowing industrial companies to exploit lands traditionally used by Indigenous peoples. This initiative stemmed from complaints by residents of the Khanty-Mansi…
Russia’s Control Over Sami People
The situation regarding the Indigenous Sami people in Russia is grave, as they are being compelled to conceal their identity due to government pressures and legal changes. The Russian administration’s actions threaten their cultural heritage and autonomy, outlining a broader narrative of dominance over…
Joint Side Event of Arctida and ADC Memorial Brussels at the OSCE Human Rights Conference: Criminalization and Destruction of Indigenous Peoples in Russia: State and Corporate Violations
Date: October 8, 2024Time: 13:30-14:30Location: Hotel Sofitel Victoria, Warsaw, Opera Room This event will focus on the severe challenges facing Indigenous peoples in the Arctic zone of Russia, including state repression and environmental devastation by mining companies. The discussion will be led by Ilya…
Yana Tannagasheva’s Address at the 17th Session of UN EMRIP: A Voice for Indigenous Rights in Russia
Thank you, Mr./Madam Chair, for the floor. The Russian government talks all the time about the colonialism of IP in other countries but has never said that the IP of the North, Siberia and the Far East were also colonized and continue to suffer….
Greed wins: gold miners massively pollute Russian rivers
In June, 231 cases of river pollution caused by suspended substances downstream from placer gold mining sites were documented on the Siberian and the Far East rivers. This pollution extended over 10,761 kilometres, as reported in an interim analysis by the Center for Satellite…