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The article discusses a report published in "Novaya Gazette" on how the current Russian State Duma, the people's elected representatives, have passed some questionable laws in a very short amount of time, calling the process "berserk printer." Some examples of these laws include having no more mayoral elections, dual citizenship and profanity. Also mentioned is a law adopted by the Duma that will complicate things for bloggers.

Reports that airline travel offices in Turkmenistan have begun selling tickets for travel to Russia to persons who have dual Russian-Turkmenistan citizenship without requiring exit visas. Sale of tickets only to persons who present Russian passports; Questions on the position of Turkmenistan President Saparmurad Niyazov on dual citizenship; Niyazov's order for his generals to make create new exit procedures.

Focuses on the resolution adopted by the U.N. General Assembly concerning the human rights violations in Turkmenistan. Abrogation of the Russian Turkmen Agreement on Dual Citizenship; Access to detained persons; Dismissal of Turkmenistan's U.N.-approved neutral status.

Reports that the Russian-Turkmen commission on dual citizenship quit and failed to make significant headway in resolving dual-citizenship issues between the two countries in 2003. Key issues of interest; Analysis of pertinent topics and relevant issues; Implications on politics and government.

Highlights the mission of Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksei Fedotov on dual citizenship issues with Turkmen in Moscow, Russia. Main achievement of the mission; Resolution of problem during the meeting; Issues of concern brought in the meeting.

Reports on the relations of the Russian Federation with Turkmenistan as of July 2003. Plans of the Turkmen government to withdraw from its dual citizenship agreement with Russia; Demands of the federation for the removal of restrictions on the teaching of Russian in national educational institutions.

Determines the possible effects of the suspension of the dual citizenship agreement between Turkmenistan and Russia. Need for Russia to revise some of their laws; Presentation of the proposals of Turkmenistan to the Russian government representatives; Views of Russia on the assassination attempts against Turkmenbashi president Saparmurad Niyazov.

The article announces the resignation of Russian Senator Vitaly Malkin, a Federation Council member representing Buryatia, following attacks against him in the media regarding the issue of holding dual citizenship.

The article focuses on the order signed by President Viktor Yushchenko on creating a working group that will prepare draft laws on preventing cases of dual citizenship in Ukraine. It notes that it was a response to the introduction of a Russian identification (ID) card for citizens of Ukraine initiated by Russian State Duma deputies. It specifies that this measure is directed against holders of Russian passports.

The article reports on issues related to the permanent residence of people who hold Russian passports in Ukraine. It is believed that these people will become a pretext for Russian military intervention. An investigation into the situation surrounding Ukrainian citizens who have dual citizenship has been conducted by the Ukrainian security service. Issues related to the procedure for obtaining Russian Federation citizenship are discussed.

The article reports on the possibility that the United States can help in the investigation of Anna Politkovskaya's murder. The possibility of participation of the U. S. law-enforcement agencies is because of the American citizenship possessed by Politkovskaya. The U. S. Embassy officials explained that the crime was committed on Russian territory and Politkovskaya also has a Russian citizenship that is why they can never be involved in the investigation unless Russia asks and consents for it.

Reports on the creation of a commission in Turkmenistan to study problems arising from abrogation of the dual citizenship agreement between Russia and Turkmenistan. Accusations made by Turkmen authorities against the State Duma and the Russia media of spreading false information; Range of problems stemming from the termination of the dual citizenship agreement; Instances of the unlawful issuance of Russian passports and forged documents.

Reports on the resolution of the problem of dual citizenship of the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan in 2003. Establishment of an intergovernmental commission to resolve disputed issues regarding citizenship; Refusal of the Turkmenistan government to allow dual citizenship.

Reports on the dissolution of the Russian-Turkmen dual citizenship agreement. Influx of refugees from Turkmenistan in Russia; Rejection of the Turkmen citizenship; Need for economic and political support to the Turkmenbashi.

Reports the suspension of the dual citizenship agreement between Turkmenistan and Russia. Factors influencing Turkmenbashi president Saparmurad Niyazov to suspend the agreement; Terms of the agreement; Involvement of Turkmen-Russian citizens in the assassination attempts against Miyazov.