Russian Human Rights Council to draft concept of national action planRussia’s Presidential Council for Human Rights will create a concept of the human rights national action plan.16:59 20.06.2018
Former deputy head of Hermitage museum admits embezzling $481,000Former deputy director of the Hermitage Museum Mikhail Novikov and managing director of BaltStroy company Alexander Kochenov admitted their guilt in embezzlement of 30.6 million rubles ($481,000) during construction and restoration of the museum’s facilities.14:59 20.06.2018
Alleged leader of notorious Russian gang extradited from AustriaAslan Gagiyev, an alleged leader of the notorious organized-crime syndicate, was extradited from Vienne to Russia on Wednesday.13:45 20.06.2018
Two gang members receive suspended sentence for gyrfalcon poachingTwo gang members have received a 2.5-year suspended sentence each for poaching and unlawful capture of Red Book species, gyrfalcons.11:24 20.06.2018
Rusnano top manager appeals his detention in fraud caseThe Basmanny District Court of Moscow has registered an appeal against detention of the managing director of the state-owned technology corporation Rusnano Andrey Gorkov charged with fraud involving 200 million rubles ($3.1 million).10:59 20.06.2018
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