Christina Luna Rodriguez. The Council of Europe's Commissioner for human rights Nils Muiznieks said that he is concerned xenophobia in the Russian Federation.

Answering the question of Ukrainian parliamentarians against xenophobia in the Russian Federation, the Commissioner said that " Yes, this is a serious problem, intolerance, moreover, not only with regard to foreigners, but equally in relation to LGBT persons and other persons in the Russian Federation ".

"I focused on helping those who struggle with xenophobia and intolerance, with most NGOs working in Russia," he added.

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