Foreign nationals’ temporary residence quota increasedThe Russian Cabinet of Ministers has issued instructions to increase the quota for issuing temporary residence permits to foreign nationals and stateless persons in 2015.11:18 08.09.2015
Russian Duma member suggests ban on baby boxes - reportBaby boxes, or incubators for parents who want to leave their newborn babies anonymously, may be banned from use in Russia.11:31 07.09.2015
Political party funding by offshore companies could be prohibited in RussiaLawmakers from the Communist Party have submitted a bill to the State Duma that would prohibit the funding of political parties by offshore companies (Russian companies based outside of Russia).17:15 02.09.2015
Anti-corruption lessons planned for Russian schools, universitiesMembers of the Russian Government’s Expert Council have suggested to implement anti-corruption lessons for schools and universities.11:01 01.09.2015
Rules on destroying banned products drafted for customs serviceRussia’s Federal Customs Service is drafting regulations for customs officials who are instructed to destroy banned imports from the US, the EU, Ukraine and Canada.11:02 26.08.2015
Unauthorized car and bicycle rallies could be prohibited - reportCar and bicycle rides that are held to express public opinion could be considered a form of demonstration and would hence need authorization.10:10 26.08.2015
Convicted bribe-takers may lose right to parole and amnesty - reportOleg Nilov, Deputy Chairman of A Just Russia parliamentary party, has drafted a bill that would deprive those convicted of accepting a bribe of the right to early release on parole or amnesty.11:16 25.08.2015
Russia’s Human Rights Council drafts bill to commemorate political repression victimsThe Presidential Council for Human Rights has drafted a bill to remember the victims of political repression.16:15 20.08.2015
Russian lawmakers suggest seizing property of corrupt officials - reportMembers of the Orenburg Legislative Council propose amending the Criminal Code to allow seizure of a public official’s property for taking a bribe.10:36 19.08.2015
Federal Migration Service drafts bill on asylum in RussiaThe Federal Migration Service has developed a draft law on providing asylum in the Russian Federation.16:35 18.08.2015
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