A/HRC/11/37 Russian Federation 302. The review of the Russian Federation was held on 4 February 2009 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by the Russian Federation in accordance with the annex to Council resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/4/RUS/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/4/RUS/2); and (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/4/RUS/3). 303. At its 15th meeting, on 10 June 2009, the Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review on the Russian Federation (see section C below). 304. The outcome of the review comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/11/19), the views of the Russian Federation concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group (see also A/HRC/11/19/Add.1/Rev.1). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions as well as on its voluntary commitments and the outcome 305. The Russian Federation stated that it had evaluated how the many recommendations made complied with its existing policies and efforts related to strengthening democratic State institutions, developing civil society organizations, ensuring supremacy of the law and the respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, family traditions and political equality. 306. With great satisfaction, it announced that the Government was prepared to fully approve approximately 40 clusters of recommendations, amounting to 70 per cent, while expressing partial agreement with some of the remaining ones. 307. The Russian Federation was particularly prepared to implement recommendations regarding the continuation of the policy to protect the liberty and dignity of human beings, freedoms of thought, conscience and religion, the realization of economic, social and cultural rights, the strengthening of national institutions in the area of human rights, the development of international cooperation in this field and ensuring active participation in the Council’s work. Even in the context of the international financial crisis, it did not intend to lower the level of social protection for its citizens. 308. The Russian Federation would continue its work to accede gradually to international human rights instruments, taking into account the financial implications and requirements for changes in law and practice. It intended to speed up work to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The State Council for the Disabled had adopted a set of decisions to prepare for the ratification of the Convention and to create an accessible environment. This included modernizing the education system for disabled children to help them integrate into society. 309. The delegation noted that Russia regularly hosted Council special procedures. After three visits in recent years, it planned to organize another two in 2009. 310. On combating manifestations of extremism and racism, it stated that the majority of recommendations were useful and would be taken into account in practical work. There GE.09-16766 105