Law & Legislation

Bill on individual media foreign agents adopted by lower house of Russian parliament

A bill allowing to equate individuals with media foreign agents in certain circumstances passed its final reading in the State Duma. A relevant statement was published on the website of the lower house of parliament on Thursday.

17:25 21.11.2019

Russian MPs adopt bill on severe fines for personal data storage breach

The lower house of Russian parliament passed a draft law on fines of up to 18 million rubles (about $300,000) for breaching requirements for storage of personal data of Russians in a final third reading on Thursday.

16:07 21.11.2019

State Duma backs installation of Russian software on smartphones

The State Duma adopted a bill on obligatory installation of Russian software on certain technically sophisticated goods in the third and final reading on Thursday.

15:23 21.11.2019

Over 15,000 health law violations revealed in educational institutions’ catering

Russia’s consumer rights agency Rospotrebnadzor during checks conducted this year revealed over 15,000 violations of health legislation in relation to catering services in educational institutions.

13:57 21.11.2019

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

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Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

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