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Renowned Russian Scientist Released from Prison With Advanced Stage Cancer

CCS suggests possible violation of Magnitsky Act in regard to the case of Victor Kudryavtsev, a renowned rocket scientist in Russia’s aerospace program. He was arrested and held in pre-trial detention as a spy but was recently released from prison in Russia when it was found that he had advanced stage lung cancer. Although the prosecution found no evidence of any crime committed by Kudryavtsev, ... Continue Reading>>

Russian Academics Have Written In Support of Jailed Rocket Scientists Accused of Treason

Letter from Members of Russian Academy of Sciences in Support of Victor Kudryavtsev (Russian version at http://1julyclub.org/node/318) Members of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS) belonging to the Club “July 1” [established in 2013 to resist re-organization of the Academy by Russian government] are expressing great concern about the prolonged jailing of Russian scientist Victor Victorovich ... Continue Reading>>

Canada to Deport Russian Scientist Requesting Asylum – Consequences If Returned to Russia Can Be Severe

Elena Musikhina, a Russian scientist and professor at Irkutsk State Technical University and her husband fled to Canada after being informed by her vice rector that authorities in Russia were planning to accuse her of criminal activities due to her studies, writings and political activities. Musikhina was studying consequences and effects of industrial and military activities in Siberia around ... Continue Reading>>

Russia Has Jailed Leading Researcher and Rocket Scientist for Treason

Victor Kudryavtsev has worked for the Russian space industry for the past 48 years. He was the leading scientist at the Central Research Institute of Machine Building, known as TsNIIMash - Russia’s main rocket development center, near Moscow. On July 20, 2018 the Russian Federal Security Services (“FSB,” - formerly the KGB) raided his apartment seeking evidence of spy activities or valuables ... Continue Reading>>

Russians Respond to Letter from CCS on Dr. Pivovarov

From the Office of Attorney General of Russian Federation Dmitrovka Street 15a Moscow, Russia 125993 To: Carol Valoris, The Committee of Concerned Scientists Re: Case No. 34/1-175-2017/OH24285-17 The Office of Attorney General of Russian Federation has received the letter from members of your organization regarding persecution of Yu. S. Pivovarov, the former director of the State ... Continue Reading>>

Dr. Yuri Pivovarov, Director of Institute of Scientific Information for Social Sciences in Moscow again under investigation by Russian Government

The Russian government cleared Dr. Yuri Pivovarov of involvement at a fire at his institute.  Immediately, as that case was dismissed for lack of evidence, he was again placed under investigation for financial improprieties at the same institute.  CCS has written the Russian government requesting, along with over a hundred other prominent Russian intellectuals - including members of the Russian ... Continue Reading>>

2015 Annual Report

During 2015, the Committee of Concerned Scientists continued to advocate on behalf of scientists, academics, engineers and physicians. We wrote in concern for more than 21 individuals or groups of individuals, located in 11 countries. We generally addressed our letters to the heads of state, as well as to the country’s ambassadors, the United States ambassador for the particular jurisdiction, ... Continue Reading>>

Russian Librarian Placed Under House Arrest for Allegedly “inciting hatred”

Natalia Sharina, a Russian librarian, was placed under house arrest for allegedly “inciting hatred” because the library contained books banned under Russian anti-extremism laws. Ms. Sharina was detained and may be tried as an attempt to intimidate librarians. The Committee of Concerned Scientists has written to President Putin requesting that he take all steps necessary to ensure that charges ... Continue Reading>>

Ecologist Aleksandr Kolchenko Tried in Russian Military Court and Found Guilty

Aleksandr Kolchenko, a Ukrainian Ecologist, was found guilty of organizing attacks against pro-Russian organizations and conspiring to destroy a statue of Lenin.  CCS is requesting that his case be reviewed and retried in a civilian court.  CCS is also requesting that his well-being be assured and he have access to his attorney and his family. October 1, 2015 Mr. Vladimir Putin President of ... Continue Reading>>