Civic activists to assist Russian media watchdog in fighting cyberbullying, online fraudThe Public Council at the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology, and Mass Media (Roskomnadzor) has committed to help the body in the fight against cyberbullying and online fraud.17:50 19.05.2021
Socialist Platoshkin receives suspended sentence for aiding mass riotsThe leader of the movement For New Socialism Nikolay Platoshkin on Wednesday got the 5-year suspended sentence for aiding and abetting mass riots and distribution of misleading information.16:41 19.05.2021
Case of ex-CEO of St. Petersburg water utility returned to prosecutionA case against former general manager of St. Petersburg water utility Vodokanal Yevgeny Tselikov, who stands charged with embezzlement of over 1 billion rubles (about $14 million at the current exchange rate), has been returned to prosecutors.16:35 19.05.2021
State Duma passes bill on sanctions for disclosure of data of law enforcement officersThe State Duma adopted a bill on severe punishment for disclosure of information on safety measures taken in relation to law enforcement and supervisory bodies officials and their relatives in the third and final reading on Wednesday.14:32 19.05.2021
Google seeks to terminate legal protection of Russian company’s trademarkGoogle LLC has filed a lawsuit against Intra Service Company seeking the early termination of its trademark due to the the failure to use it, according to Russia’s Intellectual Property Court (IP Court).12:18 19.05.2021
Prosecutor seeks 6 years behind bars for leader of new socialism movementA prosecutor demanded 6 years behind bars for the leader of the movement For New Socialism Nikolay Platoshkin charged with aiding and abetting mass riots and distribution of misleading information.10:27 19.05.2021
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