Protecting the Rights of Russians Abroad: Current Issues

Russophobia is a dangerous problem, and one which many Russian citizens are facing today. Discrimination can occur in many forms and affect all areas of people’s lives. Clearly, the violation of Russian citizens’ rights in other countries is an issue that warrants close attention. Some of the most common examples of this include a refusal to provide a wide range of services, measures taken against Russian businesses, suspension from sporting events, physical attacks, threats, insults, and intentional damage to property. What’s more, cancel culture has imposed itself on history, sport and culture. What legal protection mechanisms for Russian citizens have proven to be most effective? What needs to be done to ensure that animosity and discrimination does not become an ideological norm?