Bankruptcy abuse prevention bill submitted to State DumaA bankruptcy abuse prevention bill designed to amend the federal law on insolvency (bankruptcy) and the Administrative Offences Code has been submitted to the State Duma.16:03 26.02.2014
Russian senators submit bill seeking prohibition of GMOsA group of senators from Russia’s Federation Council have introduced a bill seeking the prohibition of the trafficking and importation of products containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Russia.13:51 26.02.2014
Russian State Duma proposes fast-track citizenship for UkrainiansAt a recent plenary meeting of the State Duma, A Just Russia leader Sergei Mironov proposed that the citizenship procedure for Ukrainian nationals should be simplified, taking no longer than six months.12:16 25.02.2014
Russian government approves bill on citizenship for foreign investorsThe Russian government's legislative commission has approved a bill on granting citizenship to foreigners who invest more than 10 million rubles (over $281,601) in Russia, or who have a Russian diploma and have worked here for at least three years, according to the government's official website.10:41 25.02.2014
Putin signs NGO snap checks bill into lawPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a law that would set out additional reasons for conducting surprise inspections of non-governmental organizations. A document to this effect was published on the official legal information website on Monday.16:56 24.02.2014
Putin signs law on mixed electoral systemPresident Vladimir Putin has signed a law on a mixed electoral system. A document to this effect was published on the official legal information website on Monday.12:17 24.02.2014
Felons can run for president after 15 years since convictionPresident Vladimir Putin has singed a law that allows individuals convicted for serious and aggravated crimes to run for governor or the presidential office, according to the statement on the Kremlin's website.10:23 24.02.2014
Ukraine parliament votes to impeach Yanukovych, calls May electionsIn the aftermath of deadly protests that swept the nation’s capital in recent days, the Ukrainian parliament voted to impeach President Viktor Yanukovych and called for elections to be held on May 25.20:35 22.02.2014
Ukrainian criminal code reform may clear path for ex-PM Tymoshenko’s releaseThe Ukrainian parliament adopted sweeping amendments to the Criminal Code which may clear the way for the release of former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko from prison.23:16 21.02.2014
State Duma drafts bill on contesting election results - reportThe State Duma Committee on Constitutional Law has prepared a government-proposed bill for the second reading that allows individuals to contest election results, Kommersant newspaper writes on Friday.10:51 21.02.2014
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