State Duma passes bill to block access to websites with information on synthetic drugsThe State Duma, the lower chamber of the Russian Parliament, passed in the third and final reading a bill allowing to restrict access to websites containing information about potentially dangerous psychoactive substances without prior obtaining a court ruling.12:47 08.12.2016
Bill introducing criminal punishment for cyber attacks reaches parliamentA bill introducing criminal punishment for cyber attacks has been sumitted to the State Duma, the lower chamber of the Russian Parliament.14:35 07.12.2016
President Putin approves new Information Security DoctrinePresident Vladimir Putin has approved a new Information Security Doctrine which is aimed at reinforcing the country's sovereignty, its territorial integrity, maintaining political and social stability, protecting human and civil rights and liberties, as well as crucial information infrastructure.13:58 06.12.2016
Bill prohibiting e-cigarette sales to minors reaches State DumaLawmaker Boris Chernyshov has submitted a bill to the lower house of Russian parliament prohibiting the sale of electronic cigarettes to minors.17:06 01.12.2016
State Duma MPs propose establishing position of animal ombudsmanLawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR), Vitaly Pashin and Danil Shilkov, have submitted a bill to the State Duma establishing a position of animal ombudsman.14:47 30.11.2016
Russian Parliament to discuss bill banning smoking near schoolsA bill prohibiting smoking within a 10-meter perimeter around educational, cultural, and sports facilities has been submitted to the State Duma, the lower chamber of the Russian Parliament.13:15 30.11.2016
State Duma lawmaker proposes ban on vape smoking in parksThe State Duma lawmaker Boris Chernyshov (LDPR) has drafted a bill that would prohibit vape smoking in pedestrian and promenade areas including parks and cycle zones.11:30 29.11.2016
Russia to ratify treaty on mutual assistance in criminal matters with North KoreaPresident Vladimir Putin has submitted an agreement on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between the Russian Federation and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to the State Duma for ratification.13:55 28.11.2016
Putin ratifies agreement with China on measures against terrorismRussian President Vladimir Putin signed a federal law “On ratification of Agreement between Russian Federation and People’s Republic of China on cooperation in fighting terrorism, separatism and extremism”.16:33 22.11.2016
President Putin introduces criminal penalties for doping offencesRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill introducing criminal punishment for doping offenses into law.15:01 22.11.2016
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