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Russian public defenders after protests to earn higher wages

Public defenders in Russia will receive about 550 ($17.8)-1,200 ($38.7) rubles per day starting on January 1, 2013, or about 100 ($3.23)-250 ($8.1) rubles more than today's average.

16:27 18.09.2012

$129K sought from Russian Railways for train wreck death

The Hatsina City Prosecutor's Office (Leningrad Region) has submitted a claim for the recovery of $129,240 from Russian Railways on behalf of two children whose mother was killed by a train.

15:57 18.09.2012

Investigators asked to look into another lawmakers's business

Liberal Democratic Party members Vitaly Zolochevsky and Alexander Balberov have submitted a request in the name of top Russian investigator Alexander Bastrykin to look into whether A Just Russia party member Sergei Petrov stopped managing his business after being elected to the lower house of parliament.

15:32 18.09.2012

Suspect in graft crackdown to remain in custody

The Moscow City Court will hear on September 19 the appeal against the extension of former police officer Maxim Kagansky's custody.

14:51 18.09.2012

Pussy Riot attorney once again refuses to face Moscow riots enquiry

A member of the legal team that represented Pussy Riot, attorney Violetta Volkova, has once again refused to be interrogated as a witness by the Investigative Committee in connection with the May 6 Moscow riot.

13:56 18.09.2012

Constitutional Court not notified of Gudkov appeal signature retraction

Russia's Constitutional Court has not received yet any notification of the retraction of signatures attached to the request regarding premature stripping of lawmaker Gennady Gudkov’s power.

13:03 18.09.2012

Russia's watchdog calls for 'Innocence of Muslims' ban

Russia's telecom watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has urged communication operators to block its subscribers' access to the "Innocence of Muslims" film before the court deems it extremist.

12:32 18.09.2012

Russian Senators oppose foreign assets ban for civil servants

The Council of the Federation Committee on Constitutional Legislation, Legal and Judicial Affairs and Civil Society Development believes it is unjustified to prohibit state officials from having bank accounts and property abroad.

11:56 18.09.2012

Dispute over NPP Belene may drive Bulgarian company to bankruptcy

Litigation with Russia in regard to the Belene project may lead to the bankruptcy of Bulgaria's National Electric Company (NEK).

11:24 18.09.2012

Dispute over MTS subsidiary may be referred to international courts

AFK Sistema which runs Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) is planning to refer to international courts in connection with MTS' Uzbekistan subsidiary, which assets were seized on Monday.

10:54 18.09.2012

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Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights court

Russia's Supreme Court proposed not to implement rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the provisions of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR).

12:53 09.12.2025

Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

The mechanism for redomiciliating foreign companies to Russian jurisdiction, in effect since 2018, has recently encountered serious obstacles. Taking into account the background of sanctions-related restrictions introduced in 2022 through 2025, it has become extremely difficult to achieve the goal. The situation gave rise to the phenomenon of dual domicile and led to a rise in the number of new litigations, both in Russia and abroad.

12:32 09.12.2025

Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

A military court in Donetsk sentenced three soldiers to up to 12 years in prison for torturing and killing Russell Bentley, a 63-year-old U.S. national who collaborated with Sputnik news agency.

14:05 08.12.2025