State Duma to consider introduction of penalties for dissemination of false informationThe State Duma is to consider a bill envisaging criminalization of the willful disobedience of court orders to stop spreading misleading information or to retract it.12:25 18.05.2018
Russian MPs propose fines for abuse of right to hold ralliesA group of lawmakers representing United Russia party has submitted a bill introducing fines for abuse of right to hold rallies to the State Duma.10:54 18.05.2018
State Duma MPs back penalties for compliance with anti-Russian sanctionsThe State Duma adopted a draft law on punishment for abiding by and support of anti-Russian sanctions in the country's territory in the first reading on Tuesday.16:00 15.05.2018
Bill on countersanctions against U.S. adopted in first readingA bill on prohibition of import of certain goods in response to unfriendly actions towards Russia on the part of the United States and some other countries passed its first reading in the State Duma on Tuesday.12:57 15.05.2018
Bill on penalties for compliance with anti-Russian sanctions submitted to State DumaA bill on criminal penalty for abiding by and support of anti-Russian sanctions in the country's territory has been submitted to the State Duma.10:56 14.05.2018
State Duma not to ban import of medicines from USA as part of countersanction packageThe State Duma will not introduce ban on import of foreign-made medicines as a response to unfriendly actions towards Russia on the part of the USA and some other countries.15:42 11.05.2018
State Duma informs Russian Human Rights Council on development of animal protection billThe State Duma Committee on Ecology and Environment Protection has informed the Presidential Human Rights Council on its work on the bill aimed to ensure responsible treatment of animals, which is to be discussed by the lower house of the Russian Parliament in the second reading.13:09 11.05.2018
Bill to prevent minors from participation in unauthorized rallies reaches State DumaA bill introducing administrative sanctions against those alluring minors to take part in unauthorized public events such as meetings, demonstrations, or pickets has been submitted to the State Duma.13:00 10.05.2018
Bill on fines for turnover of sanctioned goods submitted to Russia’s State DumaThe government has submitted a bill on fines for circulation of goods prohibited in Russia to the State Duma.10:55 04.05.2018
Head of Russia’s Human Rights Council criticizes bill on countersanctions against USAChairman of Russia’s Presidential Council on Human Rights Mikhail Fedotov has opposed a bill prohibiting import of drugs and medical equipment from the United States.17:41 28.04.2018
Government backs fines for turnover of goods banned in RussiaThe government has endorsed a bill on fines for circulation of goods prohibited in Russia. The bill is to be submitted to the State Duma.14:39 27.04.2018
Bill on procedure of reopening criminal cases reaches State DumaThe government of Russia has submitted a bill specifying a procedure for reopening criminal cases to the State Duma.12:27 27.04.2018
Bill on joint wills and will contracts reaches State DumaA bill allowing Russian citizens to sign joint wills and will contracts has reached the State Duma.13:59 26.04.2018
State Duma backs fines for fake information on social mediaA bill on fines of up to 50 million rubles (about $810,000) for social networks refusing to remove false and illegal information passed its first reading in the lower house of Russian parliament on Thursday.16:25 12.04.2018
People escaping court-sanctioned community service to go in jailThe State Duma has passed in the third and final reading a bill on prison terms for people escaping court-sanctioned mandatory community service.14:42 12.04.2018
State Duma passes bill on blocking of websites with damaging informationThe State Duma passed in the third and final reading on Thursday a bill specifying regulations for blocking of information defaming a citizen or a company.13:00 12.04.2018
Russian lower house toughens punishment for state procurement violationsThe State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, adopted in the third and final reading on Thursday a bill toughening punishment for violations in the field of procurement for state and municipal needs.12:00 12.04.2018
State Duma passes amendments to law on rehabilitation of political repressions’ victimsThe State Duma has passed in the first reading amendments to law on rehabilitation of victims who suffered from political repressions that specify the procedure of recognizing people as victims.17:42 10.04.2018
State Duma adopts bill on tougher punishment for stealing money from banking cardsThe State Duma has passed in the third and final reading a bill introducing tougher punishment for stealing money from banking cards or digital wallets.14:00 10.04.2018
State Duma adopts bill to improve child recreation safetyThe State Duma passed in the third and final reading on Tuesday a bill to improve children’s safety and advance services provided by organizations specializing in rest and recreation.11:29 10.04.2018