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Who is the Beast?

The promise and reality of animal welfare law in Russia

A new Russian law aimed at improving animal welfare started as a grassroots initiative. The law bans petting zoos, the killing of stray dogs and cats and other inhumane practices. Animal activists warmly welcomed it. But regional authorities and businesses profiting from animals find it hard to adapt to the new rules.

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