RUDN Journal of MedicineRUDN Journal of Medicine2313-02452313-0261Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)3169Research ArticleSocial and hygienic aspects and consequences of violence against women and childrenRudnevA ODepartment of Public Health and Healthpetrovich987@mail.ruPetrovD SDepartment of Psychiatry Faculty of additional professional educationpetrovds@list.ruFilimonovA PDepartment of Psychiatry Faculty of additional professional educationapfilimonov@yandex.ruTver’ State Medical AcademyRyazan’ State Medical University150120151343807092016Copyright © 2015,2015The article analyzes data on crimes of violence against women and children victims in the territory of the Russian Federation, Central Federal District, in the regions of Ryazan’ and Tver’. Among the causes of death of women special consideration was given to the medical and social problem of violent deaths, including murders and suicides.women and childrenvictims of violencegive special consideration to and suicideженщины и детижертвы насилияубийства и самоубийства