State Duma prohibits U.S.-funded political NGOsThe State Duma has approved an amendment on introducing a direct ban on the activities of U.S.-funded political non-profit organizations in Russia, as well as non-profit organizations whose activities are seen as a threat to Russia's interests.17:14 19.12.2012
Federation Council approves amendments to Air Code on flight safetyThe Federation Council has approved a governmental law according to which the Air Code will have a new article on the safety of civil airplane flights in line with the standards of the Convention on International Civil Aviation.14:57 19.12.2012
Federation Council approves law on increasing judges' wagesThe Federation Council has approved a law stipulating the increase of wages for judges depending on their qualification class, degree and knowledge of foreign languages. The corresponding amendments have been introduced to the law On the Status of Judges in Russia.12:16 19.12.2012
Duma to consider law on banning gay promotion among childrenThe State Duma has postponed until January 22 the first reading of a bill proposed by the Novosibirsk Region to impose fines of up to 500,000 rubles ($16,300) for promoting homosexuality among children.15:52 18.12.2012
State Duma Committee backs amendment on banning NGOs financed by USA State Duma committee has recommended the imposition of a ban on any Russian non-governmental political organization that receives financial support from the US, as well as on any NGO whose activities are seen to pose a threat to Russian interests.15:19 18.12.2012
Duma proposes banning sale of energy drinks and alcoholic cocktailsThe State Duma Committee is drafting amendments to the regulations on food products banning the sale of energy drinks and canned alcoholic cocktails.11:33 18.12.2012
State Duma committee supports ban on Americans adopting Russian childrenThe State Duma Committee for Constitutional Legislation and Nation Building has supported an amendment on banning the adoption of Russian children by Americans in the so-called Dima Yakovlev laws, which was Russia's response to the Magnitsky Act adopted in the United States.10:38 18.12.2012
Russian lawmakers to consider response to Magnitsky Act on December 19The State Duma will consider a bill on measures against U.S. citizens who have violated the rights of Russians in the second reading on December 19.15:57 17.12.2012
US gun laws under fire in aftermath of deadly school shooting20-year-old Adam Lanza opened fire on students and teachers in a small town Connecticut elementary school Friday, killing 20 children and six adults. His mother’s body was discovered in her Newton, Connecticut home, and Lanza apparently died by his own hand on the scene, bringing the death toll up to 28.18:58 15.12.2012
Grand theft auto liability be toughened in RussiaSt. Petersburg Legislative Assembly deputies have proposed amending the Criminal Code article on toughening the punishment for stealing cars.16:48 14.12.2012
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