4.  The applicant was born in 1955 and lives in Voronezh. 5.  The applicant is in receipt of welfare payments for her child. In 2000 she brought civil proceedings against a local welfare authority, claiming arrears in those payments. 6.  On 25 December 2000 the Levoberezhny District Court of Voronezh awarded the applicant 10,017.45 Russian roubles (RUR). This judgment entered into force on 6 January 2001. 7.  On 23 January 2001 a writ of execution was issued and sent to the bailiffs. 8.  On 26 July 2001 the bailiffs discontinued the enforcement proceedings in respect of the judgment of 25 December 2000 and returned the writ of execution to the applicant, as the debtor had insufficient funds. 9.  On 26 April 2002 the applicant requested the Department of Justice of the Voronezh Region to ensure the enforcement of the judgment in her favour. 10.  By letter of 7 May 2002 the Department of Justice of the Voronezh Region invited the applicant to re-submit the writ of execution to the bailiffs. 11.  In January – February 2004 the applicant was paid the amount due pursuant to the writ of execution.