Russia – Vologda Region Clinics Illegally Refusing Abortions, Lawmaker Says

Feb 28, 2025

State-run clinics in northwestern Russia’s Vologda region are illegally denying women abortions, a local lawmaker said Thursday.

Alexander Morozov, a member of the regional legislative assembly from the Communist Party, urged the prosecutor’s office to investigate the refusals, sharing a copy of his request on the social media site VKontakte.

“When the state prevents women from receiving legitimate medical services, it only exacerbates social tensions,” Morozov wrote.

Continued: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/28/vologda-region-clinics-illegally-refusing-abortions-lawmaker-says-a88200

28.02.2025

Russia’s Vologda Region Moves Toward Total Abortion Ban

Feb 7, 2025
Moskva News Agency

Authorities in northwestern Russia’s Vologda region are considering banning abortions in both private and state-run clinics, a move that would make it the first Russian region to implement a total ban if approved.

Vologda region Governor Georgy Filimonov said Thursday that local officials plan to discuss the measure with representatives from public and private medical institutions later this month.

Continued: https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/02/07/russias-vologda-region-moves-toward-total-abortion-ban-a87904

07.02.2025