Russian lawmaker proposes to decriminalize theft under $75Irina Yarovaya, head of the State Duma's Security and Anti-Corruption Committee and member of ruling party United Russia, proposed bringing charges for theft only if the damage exceeds 5,000 rubles (about $75).17:21 10.02.2015
Russian lawmakers to object ascending tax scaleThe State Duma Committee on Budgeting and Taxation will not uphold the bill on ascending tax scale in Russia that would required that wealthier Russians pay 28% of their annual income as income tax.13:24 10.02.2015
Russian parliament considers toughening penalty for tax scamsThe State Duma, the Russian parliament's lower house, is set to consider a bill toughening the penalty for employers that report lower employee earnings in order to reduce payable tax.14:37 09.02.2015
Draft bill revealed detailing rules for foreign mass media operating in RussiaA draft bill detailing the process of registration of mass media and setting out the grounds for denying foreign mass media licenses to operate in Russia to be evaluated by the Communications and Mass Media Ministry.11:29 09.02.2015
Russian parliament to consider temporary freeze of foreign currency mortgage paymentsVladimir Gutenev, First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee for Industry, presented a bill that proposes a temporary freeze of foreign currency mortgage payments.12:47 06.02.2015
Ukraine raises conscription age to 27Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has signed a bill raising the maximum age for compulsory military service to 27. The law also limits the reasons for deferred service and introduces criminal liability for draft evasion.11:29 06.02.2015
Alcoholic energy drinks to be banned in MoscowEnergy drinks containing alcohol will be banned in Moscow and the Moscow Region starting April 1, says Kirill Shchitov, Chairman of the Moscow City Government Commission for Physical Fitness, Sports and Youth Policy.11:37 05.02.2015
Russian public officials to have a higher field-specific education from 2017Public officials will need to meet new education, experience and professional qualification requirements to retain their jobs from January 1, 2017.10:52 05.02.2015
Putin lifts ban on commercials for pay TV channelsRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill lifting the ban on commercials for pay cable and satellite television channels that broadcast 75 percent of Russian content into law.13:28 04.02.2015
Russian lawmaker wants Prosecutor General’s Office to oversee Central BankYevgeny Fyodorov, a United Russia lawmaker and member of the State Duma's Budget and Tax Committee has drafted a bill authorising the Prosecutor General’s Office to oversee the stability of the ruble as well as consistency of the Central Bank’s monetary policy.11:17 04.02.2015
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