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State Duma approves law on luxury car tax increases

The State Duma has approved in its third reading a law to increase taxes for luxury cars worth over three million rubles. The law drafted by the Ministry of Finances pursuant to President Vladimir Putin's address to parliament introduces increased vehicle tax rates.

15:15 05.07.2013

NGOs may be formally divided into social and political organizations

Instructions have been issued to divide the NGOs that work in Russia into those that engage in political activities and those that are involved in social issues, President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with human rights activists.

17:48 04.07.2013

Putin signs anti-piracy law

President Vladimir Putin has signed the anti-piracy law which was adopted by the State Duma on June 21 and approved by the Federation Council on June 26.

10:47 04.07.2013

Putin imposes ban on child adoption by same-sex couples

President Vladimir Putin has imposed a ban on child adoption by same-sex couples in Russia, the Kremlin Press Service announced on Wednesday.

17:43 03.07.2013

Russia introduces fines for shooting outdoors

President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that bans shooting firearms in public places, the Kremlin press office reports on Wednesday.

17:14 03.07.2013

Putin signs personal privacy law

President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on privacy. The new legislation amends the Civil Code, limiting the proliferation of information on an individual's private life and banning the distribution of false information even if it is not defamatory.

15:55 03.07.2013

Bailiffs to be allowed to levy penalties immediately after court ruling

The government has proposed a bill to the State Duma which will allows court bailiffs to arrest funds and property of law breakers immediately after an administrative fine court ruling.

12:16 03.07.2013

Drug users to be fined for refusing rehab

The State Duma has adopted a bill in the first reading introducing administrative liability for drug users who shirk treatment and medical and social rehabilitation.

10:19 03.07.2013

Russia's Lower House adopts bill on economic amnesty

The State Duma on Tuesday lawmakers have approved a draft bill on economic amnesty in its second reading. The resolution releases from criminal liability, regardless of the designated prison term, individuals who were convicted or held liable under 27 articles of the Criminal Code related to business activities.

09:54 03.07.2013

State Duma adopts breathalyzer error margin for sober drivers

The State Duma on Tuesday adopted in the second reading an amendment introducing the notion of minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) as a legal measure to determine a driver's state of intoxication.

17:27 02.07.2013

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Russian courts allowed not to implement rulings of Europe's human rights court

Russia's Supreme Court proposed not to implement rulings of the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) and the provisions of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms (ECHR).

12:53 09.12.2025

Redomiciliation stalls: How sanctions are shaping new practices for Russian companies

The mechanism for redomiciliating foreign companies to Russian jurisdiction, in effect since 2018, has recently encountered serious obstacles. Taking into account the background of sanctions-related restrictions introduced in 2022 through 2025, it has become extremely difficult to achieve the goal. The situation gave rise to the phenomenon of dual domicile and led to a rise in the number of new litigations, both in Russia and abroad.

12:32 09.12.2025

Soldiers jailed for killing US journalist Russell Bentley

A military court in Donetsk sentenced three soldiers to up to 12 years in prison for torturing and killing Russell Bentley, a 63-year-old U.S. national who collaborated with Sputnik news agency.

14:05 08.12.2025