Men's magazine wants U.S. court to summon Yandex CEOThe publisher of Perfect 10 men's magazine has asked the court to summon Yandex CEO for questioning in the action launched by the magazine against Yandex N.V. in a Californian court.14:32 30.07.2012
Pussy Riot had no intention of offending believersDefendant in the Pussy Riot case Nadezhda Tolokonnikova has called the "punk prayer" performed in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior an "ethical mistake," stressing that she had no intention of offending anybody.13:56 30.07.2012
Russia ratifies adoption treaty with FrancePresident Vladimir Putin has signed a law on the ratification of a treaty on cooperation with France in adoption, whereby a Russian-born child may only be adopted by a foreign family if adoptive parents cannot be found in Russia. The law was published and came into force on Monday.13:41 30.07.2012
Ukrainian Parliament refuses to cancel Russian language billAt its extraordinary meeting on Monday, the Ukrainian Parliament refused to cancel the law granting the Russian language official status in a number of the countrys regions.13:05 30.07.2012
Russian investment firm under investigation for fraudInvestigators have opened a case against individuals who allegedly defrauded clients by simulating investment brokerage under the cover of Broco group.12:40 30.07.2012
Russian energy company's $37 million lawsuit upheldThe Khanty-Mansi Autonomous District - Yugra Commercial Court has upheld Rusenergoresurs' lawsuit to recover $37.39 million from Tyumenenergo.12:10 30.07.2012
Jehova's Witness regional leader convicted of extremist literature possessionA Primorye Territory court has found the leader of the Jehova's Witness Spassk-Dalny branch guilty of storing and distributing extremist literature, and has ordered the payment of a fine and the confiscation of the prohibited material.11:45 30.07.2012
Russia agrees to release Chinese squid poachersRussian and Chinese authorities have resolved a dispute over the arrest of Chinese squid poachers, and have agreed to establish procedures for cooperation at sea, the allocation of quotas, and the issuance of compensation.11:24 30.07.2012
Law on website blacklist enters into forcePresident Vladimir Putin has signed a bill into law establishing a list of domains and websites featuring unlawful content. The bill was submitted to the State Duma in early June and adopted in the first reading on July 6.10:16 30.07.2012
TagAZ disputes Gazprom credit debt rulingThe Taganrog Car Plant has submitted an appeal against the recovery of 49.5 million euro and $702,000 in credit debt from the company in favor of Gazprombank.17:41 27.07.2012
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