22:47, 20 December 2013

Russia's SC dismisses claim to cancel government's resolution on changing borders of Sochi National Park

Today, the Supreme Court (SC) of the Russian Federation has considered the claim lodged by the Sochi public civil movement "Law and Order" demanding to declare illegal the resolution of the Russian government "On Extension of the Territory of Sochi National Park". As reported by Roman Shikarev, an activist of the movement "Law and Order", the SC has ruled to reject the claim.

As stated by Mr Shikarev in his interview to the "Caucasian Knot" correspondent, the draft resolution should have passed the state environmental examination for a possible negative impact on the environment as a result of its implementation, which was not done.

He has explained that "the violation of citizens' rights and legitimate interests became known to our movement only in October 2013; after which we decided to appeal to the Supreme Court; and our suit was considered today."

According to his story, the motivation part of the above court decision should be ready in five days; and then a complaint will be filed against it.

Author: Svetlana Kravchenko

Source: CK correspondent