A sociological analysis of legislative instruments concerning women’s rights in Russia

The study reviews legislative instruments, projects, and national strategies guaranteeing gender equality in Russia. The author reveals how they cover the issue of discrimination against women and whether the adopted draft laws and decrees are implemented in public life. The chronological review of the above-mentioned documents identifies the most acute problems which are considered by experts from time to time. The research describes the last National Strategy for 2017-2022 which has both positive and negative points. However, according to the experts in gender studies and women’s issue, this strategy is more elaborate, corresponds to the real situation in society, and provides recommendations for its implementation.