Russian legislative committee supports 'unwanted' organizations blacklist billThe State Duma Committee on Constitutional Legislation has recommended that the lower house pass the bill on blacklisting unwelcome organizations in Russia.16:50 14.01.2015
Russian lawmakers to consider banning state tenders from offshore companiesThe Russian Government has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would ban state procurement from companies registered in offshore jurisdictions.12:32 13.01.2015
Putin signs personal bankruptcy bill into lawPresident Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a bill on personal bankruptcy, under which an individual can be declared bankrupt upon a creditor’s request if the total amount of debt exceeds 500,000 rubles (about $9,600), into law.15:35 29.12.2014
Putin signs law raising deposit insurance to 1.4 million rublesPresident Vladimir Putin on Monday has signed a federal law raising deposit insurance to 1.4 million rubles ($25,000) if a bank fails.12:23 29.12.2014
Federation Council adopts bill to permit ads of beer and wine produced in RussiaRussia's upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, on Thursday adopted a bill that allows ads of beer and wine produced in Russia to be broadcast on television and radio.16:15 25.12.2014
Russian law tightening control over data storage to take effect on Sept 1, 2015A law requiring internet companies to store personal data of Russian nationals within the country's borders will take effect on September 1, 2015, according to the bill passed by Russia's upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, on Thursday.13:57 25.12.2014
Russian upper house passes personal bankruptcy billRussia's upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, on Thursday passed a bill on personal bankruptcy, under which an individual can be declared bankrupt upon a creditor’s request if the total amount of debt exceeds 500,000 rubles (about $9,200).12:57 25.12.2014
St. Petersburg MPs proposed to impose tax on pet ownersThe St. Petersburg legislative assembly has forwarded a bill to the State Duma to levy an annual tax on pet owners at 1,000 rubles (about $20) per pet and also harsher penalties for violating pet ownership requirements.15:32 24.12.2014
Criminal liability for promoting drugs online proposed in RussiaThe Federal Drug Control Service has proposed introducing criminal liability for creating, administering and promoting websites that sell or advertise drugs.11:09 24.12.2014
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