Moscow Helsinki Group accused Russian authorities of inertness in the face of spreading xenophobia and chauvinism in the country.
In opinion of MHG representatives, Russian law machinery and judicial system protect violators. Frequent attacks on foreigners` rights defender called as "all-Russian disgrace".
It should be mentioned that the day before a massive fight between citizens of Northern capital and African students took place. It is not clear who became initiator of fight. Some mass media sources informed that students from Africa armed with baseball bats walked over quay and hit passer-bys. At the same time there is a version according to which foreign students are victims. It says that 5 Africa residents were attacked by strangers with bats returning from night club.
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