Supreme Court of Russia

The Supreme Court of Russia is the highest court of appeal in the Russian Federation, overseeing judicial activity within the country. It is currently newsworthy due to its involvement in cases affecting human rights organizations, particularly Memorial, a co-winner of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize. Recent events include the court considering designating Memorial as an "extremist organization," a move condemned by the Nobel Committee. Additionally, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned Russia for the detention of Yuri Dmitriev, an historian associated with Memorial, although the ECHR did not explicitly accuse Moscow of politically motivated prosecution. The Supreme Court's actions are significant as they reflect the Russian government's stance on human rights and civil society, impacting the ability of organizations like Memorial to operate and document human rights abuses within Russia.