Political repression

"…some in the Duma want to confiscate the property of [those deemed "foreign agents" by the Russian Federation], effectively reducing them to a status no different from the enemies of the people in Soviet [Union] times."

"“Once a group is banned as extremist in Russia, the impact is far-reaching,” [rights organization] Department One says. “Its activities are outlawed entirely; [and] any involvement in or facilitation of its work becomes a criminal offense, as does organizing or participating in public events on its behalf.” Moreover, “anyone linked to an extremist group is barred from running for office at any level.”"