Proceedings of the 8th World Conference on Qualitative Research

Through judgments and adjudications, the European Human Rights Court meticulously navigates the intricacies of human rights standards across European nations, especially the disparities in Eastern and Western Europe. The progressive standpoint of the Court becomes evident in its rulings on a series of cases related to domestic violence, notably exemplified in the seminal and influential Volodina v. Russia decision of July 2019. Initially instigating a discourse within the Russian State Duma leading to the enactment of legislation addressing domestic violence, this judgment encountered staunch opposition subsequently, revealing the nuanced sociopolitical forces at play. In-depth analyses, incorporating case studies and archival scrutiny, combined with interest group theories, illuminate the constraints encircling the European Human Rights Court's adjudicative scope concerning Russia's domestic legal framework, specifically regarding gender equality. This limitation stems from an irreparable gap in gender consciousness deeply rooted in cultural traditions and religious beliefs, and intricately interwoven with the unstable political interactions between Russia and the European Union since 2015.