Minus the bread, plus the garlic. New nutritional standards for those held in pretrial detention centers, temporary detention facilities, and special detention facilities were discussed at the Ministry of Justice.

FSIN representatives proposed reducing the amount of bread and potatoes, but adding two eggs per week (they currently don't have any) and 20 grams of butter per day to the prisoners' diet. They also suggested including a small bar of chocolate (while reducing the sugar allowance), an apple, and cottage cheese. 

Member of the Human Rights Council Eva Mercacheva She also included her recommendations in the draft amendments. Judging by her post on Telegram, they were taken into account.

"Good news! The Russian Ministry of Justice has supported my proposal to add garlic and lemon to prisoners' diets. This could boost their immunity, especially during the winter. Hooray! Although it's too early to celebrate; it's all about funding."- wrote Merkacheva.

Human rights activists have previously repeatedly paid attention The food in the prison colonies leaves much to be desired, with some foods being banned in packages sent from relatives. Among the items included onions and garlic. 

The Ministry of Justice will calculate the costs of the "innovative" products and make a final decision. The standards for food products provided to prisoners were adopted in 2005—they are 20 years old. 

NeMoskva previously wrote about conditions in Russian prisons, including inmates' food. Thus, the American Sarah Krivanek, who served time in a penal colony near Ryazan, described I'm going like this: she's "slightly better than slop." You can read her full story here.