Criminal Code amendments on religious offenses expected in Duma next weekNext week, deputies plan to submit amendments to the Criminal Code to the State Duma on establishing criminal liability for causing religious offence to believers and desecrating a sacred place, United Russia's Sergei Popov, first deputy chairman of the Committee for NGOs and Religious Organizations.11:16 25.09.2012
Berezovsky won't appeal Abramovich verdictBoris Berezovsky will not appeal the UK court judgment favoring Roman Abramovich in Berezovsky's claim against him.10:45 25.09.2012
Witness in accused MMA fighter's case loses lawsuit against victim's fatherThe Kuntsevsky District Court in Moscow has held against Alla Kosogorova, a witness in the case of Rasul Mirzayev, accused of punching student Ivan Agafonov to death, in her case against victim's father Alexander Agafonov.10:27 25.09.2012
Deputies' queries to be published on State Duma websitehe proposal to publish on the State Duma website deputies’ queries to agencies and departments has been supported by all the Duma factions.18:36 24.09.2012
Opposition protester's arrest extended until November 6The Basmanny District Court in Moscow has extended until November 6 the detention of Alexei Polikhovich, who has been charged with participating in the violent riots that swept Central Moscow on May 6.17:57 24.09.2012
'Innocence of Muslims' extremism trial to commence Oct. 1 in MoscowThe Tverskoy District Court in Moscow will hear a complaint to recognize as extremist the film, "Innocence of Muslims," on October 1.17:37 24.09.2012
Challenge to St. Petersburg anti-gay law to be heard Sep. 27The St. Petersburg Charter Court will review on September 27 a complaint submitted by LGBT rights organization founder Nikolai Alexeyev to determine whether a city law prohibiting the promotion of homosexuality among minors complies with the city's charter.17:14 24.09.2012
Construction company loses $24.8 mln lawsuit to Nordea BankThe Moscow Commercial Court upheld on Monday Nordea Bank's claim against the SU-155 construction company for $24.8 million in debt under a loan agreement.16:52 24.09.2012
Dismissal of Sodexim's $56.5 mln complaint against Finance Ministry lawfulThe Moscow District Federal Commercial Court has upheld the dismissal of Sodexim's $56.5 million complaint against the Finance Ministry.16:33 24.09.2012
Medvedev proposes harsher punishment for drunk driversPrime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has proposed increasing liability for car accidents committed by drunk drivers.16:12 24.09.2012
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