Russian PM extends simplified disability confirmation procedure
Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has signed an order extending a temporary simplified procedure of disability confirmation until March 1, 2021.
Russian children’s ombudsman welcomes foreign drug purchase liberalization
Russia’s Child Rights Commissioner has supported liberalization of purchase of certain foreign drugs.
Russia’s PM dismisses Deputy Minister of Science detained on fraud allegations
Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has relieved Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Marina Lukashevich detained in a fraud case of her post.
Russian government partially lifts departure restrictions
Russian citizens will be able to go abroad for medical and educational purposes.
PM submits Russian economic recovery plan to President
Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on Tuesday submitted a plan for the economy revitalization after the coronavirus pandemic to President Vladimir Putin.
Russia’s PM approves rules on special payments for voluntary work amid pandemic
Chairman of Russia’s government Mikhail Mishustin has signed a resolution establishing rules to govern financial aid to volunteers, employees of socially-oriented NGOs, social workers and individuals caring about those suffering without support as a result of the pandemic.
Chair of Russia’s government puts mass media on list of COVID-19 affected sectors
Chairman of Russia’s government Mikhail Mishustin has signed a resolution putting mass media outlets on the list of the sectors of the economy most badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Russia’s Prime Minister extends entry restrictions for foreigners
Restrictions to the entry into Russia for foreigners imposed because of the coronavirus outbreak are extended by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin until the epidemiological situation improves.
Russia’s Cabinet proposes prohibit banks block clients’ accounts without explanation
Russia’s government has developed a bill seeking to prohibit banks to decline their clients requests for bank operations or to block their accounts without giving a reason of such refusals, the respective amendments are to be discussed at a Cabinet meeting, according to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Russia’s Cabinet submits bill on freeing payments to medics from personal income tax
Russia’s government has submitted to the State Duma a bill envisaging to amend the Tax Code so the payments to doctors and medical staff engaged in care of coronavirus-infected patients be not subjected to the personal income tax, according to Cabinet Chair Mikhail Mishustin.
Russia’s government raises caps on mortgages eligible for repayment holidays
Russia’s government raised upper limits of mortgages the borrowers of which affected by the coronavirus pandemic are eligible to seek repayment holidays with banks, the Cabinet Chair Mikhail Mishustin said addressing a conference on economic issues on Friday.
Putin orders Government to draft coronavirus economic impact bailout plan
President Vladimir Putin has ordered the Government to take measures managing the fallout from the economic crisis caused by the coronavirus epidemic.
Russia’s Human Rights Council urges Government to assist NGOs at time of pandemic
Russia’s Presidential Human Rights Council has turned to the Government urging it to adopt a package of measures aimed at protecting NGOs during the coronavirus pandemic in a letter sent by the Council Chair Valery Fadeyev to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
Russian Health Ministry ordered to draft proposals on reprofiling of medical facilities
Chairman of Russia’s Government Mikhail Mishustin has ordered the Health Ministry to take an assessment of medical organization and submit proposals on their conversion for the reception of coronavirus-infected patients.
Ombudsman asks Russian authorities to protect employees made to work during quarantine
Russia’s Rights Commissioner Tatiana Moskalkova has turned to Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov and Government’s Chair Mikhail Mishustin asking them to take measures for protection of employees’ labor rights.
Russia suspends air communication with other countries
Chairman of Russia’s Government Mikhail Mishustin on Thursday ordered the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) to cease regular and charter flights from Russian airports to foreign countries and backward starting March 27.
Russian Prime Minister presses for tougher liability for quarantine breaches
Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has ordered the Cabinet to draft proposals aime to toughen liability of individuals and companies for violating the quarantine measures.
Russia puts restrictions on foreigners’ entry into country due to coronavirus
Russia’s Cabinet decided to temporarily restrict entrance of foreign nationals and persons without citizenship to the country from March 18 to May 1.
Russian President appoints new Prime Minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday appointed Mikhail Mishustin as Chairman of Russia’s Government, the Kremlin press service reports citing the signed presidential decree.