Social network definition may be added to Russian blogger lawDeputy Chairman of the Federation Council Committee for Constitutional Legislation and State Building, Konstantin Dobrynin, has suggested introducing the terms “blogger” and “social network” to Russian law in order to clarify the provisions of the controversial law on bloggers.17:31 12.03.2015
Theaters face huge fines for failure to protect children from harmful informationRussia's Culture Ministry proposed a bill imposing a fine of up to 5 million rubles (about $80,000) on movie theaters for letting minors watch 18-rated movies.10:23 12.03.2015
State Duma lawmakers propose separating state procurement theft as crimeMembers of the United Russia party, Irina Yarovaya and Mikhail Starshinov, have proposed a bill to the State Duma that introduces a separate article in the Criminal Code for state procurement theft.13:25 11.03.2015
Russia’s Internet ombudsman proposes amending personal data storage law - reportInternet Ombudsman Dmitry Marinichev has proposed that Russians’ personal data be stored abroad with the owners’ permission.11:01 11.03.2015
Officials with access to state secrets to be prohibited from opening foreign accountsPresident Putin’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, said that access to state secrets would be the main reason for prohibiting officials from opening foreign accounts.10:15 10.03.2015
Personal data storage law to derail flight ticket bookings in Russia - expertsThe Russian Association of Air Transport Operators (RAEVT) warned that the service of flight reservations online will collapse unless the personal data storage law which will become effective in September is amended.14:36 06.03.2015
Fines for violating 18+ rating could be increased to $8,000 - reportRussia’s Ministry of Culture has drafted a bill to increase the highest fine for violating the 18+ age rating to 500,000 rubles ($8,100) and has sent it to the ministries of economic development and communications for coordination.12:48 05.03.2015
Bill to tighten penalties for alcohol trafficking reaches Russian parliamentLawmakers from the Lipetsk Region, 400 km south of Moscow, have submitted a bill to the State Duma to increase fines and prison terms for alcohol trafficking.11:10 05.03.2015
Russian upper house passes bill to remove NGOs from Foreign Agent ListRussia's upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, on Wednesday passed a bill on removing non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from Foreign Agent List.13:55 04.03.2015
Russia's child rights ombudsman requests life-long supervision of pedophiles – reportRussia's children’s rights ombudsman Pavel Astakhov has addressed federal officials requesting an obligatory life-long administrative supervision of convicted pedophiles after they served their sentence.11:22 04.03.2015
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