Putin signs political funding bill into lawRussian President Vladimir Putin has signed the bill increasing fines for illegal contributions to political parties and bribing voters into law. The document was published Tuesday on the government's official legislation portal.11:07 25.11.2014
Russia considers measures to boost internet industryThe Russian Association for Electronic Communications (RAEC) is cooperating with government agencies to devise measures to stimulate the development of the internet industry.10:42 21.11.2014
'Deoffshorization' law to earn Russia about $425 million annually - officialThe implementation of the law on the 'deoffshorization' of the Russian economy is expected to bring about 20 billion rubles (some $425 million) to the budget, Interfax reports on Wednesay, citing Deputy Finance Minister Sergei Shatalov.16:22 19.11.2014
Russian senators pass bill blocking access to websites with pirated contentRussia’s Federation Council on Wednesday has approved the bill that extends the reach of anti-piracy legislation to music, books and software, according to the upper house statement.14:39 19.11.2014
Russian upper house approves political funding billThe Federation Council on Wednesday passed the bill increasing fines for illegal contributions to political parties and bribing voters, RIA Novosti reports.11:58 19.11.2014
Migrant labor permit could cost about $100 a month in RussiaA migrant labor license/permit in Moscow could cost about 5,000 rubles (approximately $100) a month, but the decision has not been approved yet, RIA Novosti reported on Tuesday, citing Maxim Reshetnikov, head of the Economic Policy and Development Department in the Moscow city government.13:10 18.11.2014
Russian lower house adopts 'deoffshorization' billThe State Duma has adopted in its third and final reading a bill on Tuesday aimed at moving business activities of Russian companies from offshores back to the country. The bill was submitted in October by a group of lawmakers.12:28 18.11.2014
Bill on fines for Russian exporters submitted to parliamentThe Russian government has submitted a bill to the lower house of parliament, the State Duma, reshuffling fines for exporters that fail to comply with the rules on foreign currency transactions.10:49 18.11.2014
Russian senator proposes toughening domestic violence penaltiesFederation Council Member Anton Belyakov has drafted a bill that would toughen penalties for domestic violence offenders. The proposed amendments to the Criminal Code would enhance legal protection for domestic violence victims, according to the senator.11:22 17.11.2014
Russia considers increasing fines for disclosing trade secretsThe Russian government has submitted to the State Duma a bill increasing fines for breaching the rules relating to acquisition and disclosure of trade secrets, commercial or financial information.10:35 17.11.2014
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