Bill mandating drug testing for school students reaches Russian parliamentIrina Chirkova, a lawmaker of the State Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, has submitted a bill mandating drug testing for students of public schools.10:32 29.01.2015
Bill to ban private foreign currency loans reaches Russian parliamentMP Andrei Ozerov (A Just Russia) has submitted a bill to the State Duma to prohibit the issuance of foreign currency loans to private individuals.17:38 28.01.2015
Russian lawmaker proposes curbing foreign currency mortgagesVladimir Gutenev, a State Duma lawmaker and member of the ruling United Russia party, has submitted a bill for consideration that introduces a temporary ban on collection of mortgage debts in foreign currency.11:23 28.01.2015
Bill banning Russian debt collectors from seizing pets reaches State DumaA bill has been submitted to the State Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, to prohibit debt collectors from seizing pets.11:04 26.01.2015
Russian regulator urges banks to review foreign currency mortgage terms - reportThe Central Bank has recommended that banks review the terms of foreign currency loans issued before January 1, 2014 to adjust the exchange rate to October 1, 2014 (about 40 rubles to the dollar).09:59 26.01.2015
State Duma Committee supports bill on sale of expensive jewelry with ID checkThe Russian State Duma's Committee on Financial Markets has recommended that a bill under which expensive jewelry could only be sold upon presentation of a passport should be adopted in its first reading.13:27 23.01.2015
Russia to cut age-appropriate ratings for media productsThe Russian government is drafting a bill to cancel age-appropriate ratings for media products, leaving only the strictest (18+) rating.17:47 22.01.2015
Russian government to start 'lost credibility' registry for public officials - reportRussian federal government has instructed the Ministry of Labor to develop a bill that will establish “a registry of individuals dismissed due to loss of credibility”.10:56 22.01.2015
Moscow parliament proposes pet taxThe Moscow City Duma has proposed regulating pet ownership, which could include the registration of pets, a pet tax and public control of animal shelter expenses.17:37 21.01.2015
Russian prosecutors propose 20-year license suspension for drunk driving accidentsThe Russian Prosecutor General’s Office has proposed a 20-year driver’s license suspension for certain drunk driving accidents.10:43 21.01.2015
Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violationsA Russian court said on Tuesday it had rejected a complaint filed by Ookla LLC against a 1-million ruble fine for not storing the personal data of Russian users in databases on Russian territory.17:20 17.01.2023
Russian Justice Ministry vows to improve jail conditionsRussia's Ministry of Justice has unveiled its proposals aimed at amending the internal rules of pre-trial detention centers and correctional facilities.15:29 13.01.2023
Bill on establishing Military Ombudsman post submitted to Russia’s State DumaLawmakers representing the New People party in the lower house of the Russian parliament have submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging the introduction of the post of military ombudsman.16:17 12.10.2022