Russian fighter jets fly in formation over Red Square and the Kremlin during a military parade dress rehearsal in Moscow May 6, 2010. REUTERS/Denis Sinyakov
MOSCOW (Reuters) - A Russian law designed to stop civil society groups trying to stir rebellion against President Vladimir Putin's rule is having unforeseen side effects: it threatens to close down a foundation that helps gifted school children study science.
Russia's Justice Ministry has added the Dynasty charitable foundation to a register of organisations designated "foreign agents", and the wealthy businessman who finances it has said he will now have to halt its activities.
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