Russian lawmakers back sweeping amnesty law . Pussy Riot members , Greenpeace activists seen affected by law . Comment: The amnesty , to mark the anniversary of the adoption of Russia 's post-Communist constitution in 1993 , will be applied to thousands of Russian prisoners , the agency reported . Russia 's human rights record in spotlight as country prepares for Winter Olympics in Sochi .
Russian lawmakers back sweeping amnesty law . Pussy Riot members , Greenpeace activists seen affected by law . Comment: Russia 's human rights record in spotlight as country prepares for Winter Olympics in Sochi .