Russian human rights leader Lev Ponomarev (pictured at the memory metting for killed journalist Anna Politkovskaya held in Moscow) was violently attacked in Moscow. The attack on him took place after a meeting with PACE representative Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger. She is now found in the capital and intends to present a report on political repressions in Russia based on the results of her journey. The assault was perpetrated by three unknown persons at the doorstep to Ponomarev`s home, without explanation of the reasons. The human rights activist`s condition is listed as serious.