Russia’s State Duma backs introduction of Security Council Deputy Chair postThe State Duma, the lower house of the Russian Parliament, has in the first reading voted for a presidential bill proposing the establishment of a new post, a Deputy Chair of the Security Council.14:59 21.01.2020
Russia’s public man proposes gadget use ban for State Duma MPsA member of the Russian Civic Chamber Sultan Khamzayev has proposed to restrict the use of gadgets by State Duma lawmakers during plenary meetings.09:48 21.01.2020
President brings bill on amendments to Russian Constitution before parliamentPresident Vladimir Putin has submitted a bill on amendments to the Russian Constitution to the lower house of parliament.17:23 20.01.2020
State Duma committee backs bill to fence business from criminal society related chargesThe State Duma Committee on Security and Combating Corruption has recommended that a presidential bill to limit the application of a Criminal Code article defining sanctions for participation in or organization of criminal societies as concerns businesspersons be passed in the first reading.17:14 16.01.2020
Russian President appoints new Prime MinisterRussian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday appointed Mikhail Mishustin as Chairman of Russia’s Government, the Kremlin press service reports citing the signed presidential decree.16:53 16.01.2020
Putin proposes to extend State Duma powers in terms of naming Cabinet of MinistersRussian President Vladimir Putin during his address to the Federal Assembly on Wednesday proposed to extend the powers of the State Duma when it comes to the naming of government.15:15 15.01.2020
Russian penitentiary officials next to police may be authorized to issue cautionsA bill authorizing penitentiary officials to hand down official warnings has been submitted to the lower house of Russian parliament.14:14 13.01.2020
Russian Cabinet of Ministers proposes unified register of travel agentsRussian government has submitted a bill on creation of a unified register of travel agents to the State Duma.12:12 10.01.2020
Bill on blocking of prisoners’ cell phones reaches Russian State DumaA bill to block cell phones illegally used by inmates and detainees has been introduced into the State Duma.15:34 09.01.2020
Russian government proposes severe penalties for online drug propagandaRussian government has submitted a bill setting fines of up to 1.5 million rubles ($24,500) for publishing banned information on drugs and psychotropic substances on the Internet to the lower house of parliament.13:55 09.01.2020
President Putin approves compensations for inadequate detention conditionsRussia’s President Vladimir Putin has signed amendments to the legislation permitting to seek compensations for substandard conditions of detention and imprisonment into law.14:12 30.12.2019
Russia’s State Duma Chair names most important laws adopted in 2019State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin has recited the most important laws the lawmakers of the lower house of the Russian parliament adopted in 2019.12:59 27.12.2019
Russia’s President moves to fence entrepreneurs from criminal society related chargesRussia’s President Vladimir Putin has submitted to the State Duma a bill aimed to limit the application of a Criminal Code article defining sanctions for participation in or organization of criminal societies as concerns businesspersons.15:58 26.12.2019
President Putin offers bill mitigating sanctions for non-surrender of forex proceedsRussia’s President Vladimir Putin has submitted to the State Duma a bill aimed to facilitate further improvement of business environment and to lessen risks borne by entrepreneurs.12:52 26.12.2019
Bill seeking ban on all non-smoking tobacco products reaches State DumaThe lower house of the Russian parliament is to discuss a bill submitted by a regional legislative assembly, which envisages complete prohibition of retail and bulk sales of all non-smoking tobacco products.15:06 25.12.2019
Winemaking bill adopted by Russian MPsThe State Duma has adopted a bill regulating winemaking and wine trade in Russia in the third and final reading.10:36 19.12.2019
Bill aimed to improve safety of children during vacations approved by State DumaRussia’s State Duma has adopted in the third and final reading a bill aimed to enhance safety of children, when they are on vacations.18:26 18.12.2019
Fines to be introduced in Russia for illegal sale of theater ticketsThe State Duma passed a bill on fines for violation of requirements to sale and return of theatrical entertainment events in a final third reading on Wednesday.15:50 18.12.2019
State Duma adopts bill on interchangeable drugsRussia’s State Duma has adopted in the third and final reading a bill on interchangeable drugs the list of which is to be open and accessible for all Internet users.14:46 18.12.2019
State to redeem mortgage of fallen Russian servicemen in advance – billThe State Duma passed a bill on repayment of mortgage of deceased servicemen in a final third reading on Tuesday.17:07 17.12.2019