Russian senators propose amnesty for returning financesMembers of Russia’s Upper House, the Federation Council, have submitted a bill proposing six months tax amnesty for returning or legalization of foreign assets in Russia, RIA Novosti reports on Wednesday.17:14 05.11.2014
Putin bans use of symbols of organizations that collaborated with NazisPresident Putin has signed into law a ban on the promotion and public use of paraphernalia or symbols of organizations that collaborated with the Nazis and those that deny the facts established at the Nuremberg Trials.12:49 05.11.2014
Bill aimed at reducing number of state officials in Russia reaches State DumaLawmaker from the ruling United Russia party Igor Barinov has submitted a bill to the State Duma, Russia's lower parliament house, authorising the government to set limits on the number of state officials across the country.16:34 31.10.2014
Bill on flight capital amnesty submitted to State DumaSenators Konstantin Dobrynin and Yury Biryukov have submitted a bill to the State Duma, Russia's lower parliament house, on a flight capital amnesty, to be effective from January 1 to August 31, 2015.11:27 31.10.2014
Law under which Yanukovich can be tried in absentia becomes effective in UkraineA law on trial in absentia, under which a trial of the alleged crimes of former resident Viktor Yanukovich can be completed, became effective on Friday.10:40 31.10.2014
Latvian parliament considers law to suspend residence permits for Russian citizensLatvia’s parliament approved, in the first reading, amendments to an immigration law that stipulate the suspension of residence permits for Russian investors, BNS agency reported on Thursday, citing the parliament’s website.17:32 30.10.2014
Russia mulls bill to prohibit using children in adult advertisementsA bill prohibiting the use of children in adult-focused advertisements was submitted to the Russian State Duma on Thursday, TASS has reported.10:52 30.10.2014
Rosneft considers suing Kommersant daily over counter-sanctions reportRosneft, Russian oil giant targeted by Western sactions, considers suing Kommersant business daily over the alleged counter-sanctions package proposed by the company.15:11 29.10.2014
Russian senator calls for the drinking age to be increased to 21 - reportRussian senator Vyacheslav Fetisov has introduced a bill raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21 amid a campaign to reduce alcohol consumption.10:39 28.10.2014
Russian lawyers to be provided with professional requirements rulesThe Federal Chamber of Lawyers of Russia is going to submit by December to the Justice Ministry a bill providing professional licensing rules for lawyers.14:38 27.10.2014
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