January 20, 2016 By Citizen M

RA’s Daily Russia News Blast – Jan 20, 2016

TODAY: IMF slashes growth forecasts, expects recession to last til 2017; new doctors may be required to work in state practice; more anti-gay legislation proposed in State Duma; activist added to wanted list; Kadyrov continues attack on opposition; Norway to return Russian bicycle migrants; Crimeans feeling Russia’s neglect.