Russian orphanages where children with disabilities grow up often transfer them to closed state institutions for adults when they reach 18 without their consent. Those who do move into the community often do not receive the support they need to live…

Nearly 30 percent of all children with disabilities in Russia live in state orphanages where they may face violence and neglect. Russia should stop abuse of children with disabilities in state care, and make it a priority to provide support for children…

Millions of people with disabilities in Russia continue to face significant barriers to participation in society. In February 2014, Russia will host the March 2014 Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi.

Millions of people with disabilities in Russia continue to face significant barriers to participation in society. In February 2014, Russia will host the March 2014 Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi.

Millions of people with disabilities in Russia continue to face significant barriers to participation in society. In February 2014, Russia will host the March 2014 Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi.

Although people with disabilities in Russia have seen improvements since the end of the Soviet era, they remain largely cut off from society. Public attitudes and a lack of legal protections create barriers to equality that prevent them from fully…