Russian penitentiary ex-head’s sentence in embezzlement case takes effectThe Moscow City Court on Wednesday upheld prison terms given to former head of Russia’s Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN) Alexander Reimer and his accomplices for embezzling funds allocated for procurement of ankle bracelets.17:45 22.11.2017
Foreign media to be granted free access to ballot stations – CEC Head PamfilovaElla Pamfilova, the Head of Russia’s Central Electoral Commission, has stated that no barriers will be introduced to hinder foreign press accreditation for covering activities at voting stations in Russia because of the law on “foreign agent” status with respect to media outlets.17:13 22.11.2017
Russian businessman appeals sentence for hostage taking in Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court of Russia will consider an appeal against the 12-year prison sentence given to businessman Aram Petrosyan for taking hostages and threating to trigger an explosion in a Moscow bank on December 12.15:03 22.11.2017
Moscow region child rights ombudsman proposes ban on vape sales near schoolsThe Moscow region children’s rights ombudsman Ksenia Mishonova has proposed a ban on selling e-cigarettes (vapes) and accompanying accessories near education institutions.13:49 22.11.2017
Ex-Russian senator fined $8,500 for shooting at Moscow hotelThe former member of Russia’s Federation Council, the upper house of parliament, Umar Dzhabrailov on Wednesday was fined 500,000 rubles ($8,500) for shooting at one of Moscow’s hotels.12:58 22.11.2017
Russian Supreme Court refuses to review defamation dispute between Usmanov and NavalnyThe Supreme Court of Russia has refused to reconsider a defamation dispute between billionaire Alisher Usmanov and opposition politician Alexey Navalny.11:54 22.11.2017
Newspaper journalist fined for illegal work activity in RussiaThe Basmanny District Court of Moscow has fined a reporter for Novaya Gazeta newspaper Ali Feruz (Khudoberdy Nurmatov)5,000 rubles for illegal labor activity in Russia.10:10 22.11.2017
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