Integration monitor is a daily Latvian press digest on ethnic minority and society integration issues. The Monitor reviews the biggest Latvian dailies: Diena, Latvijas Avize, Neatkariga (in Latvian language), Vesti Segodnya (in Russian language). In specific cases other information sources are used. Latvian Centre for Human Rights is not responsible for information published by the media.

Press Report

Segodnja, Telegraf: Russias TV channel aired Russian President V.Putin discussion with the people of Russia. The people could send their questions via e-mail. The majority of the questions were about social guarantees and economic situation in Russia, however, there was also a question whether Russia is going to protect the rights of its compatriots in the Baltic Countries, Middle Asia not only in words but also in reality. The Russian President replied that lately the Government has taken more active stance regarding the protection of the rights of Russians residing abroad. Afterwards he voiced that there is an example in Europe [Macedonia] which should be followed.