‘None of the above’ option may be again added to voting ballots in RussiaMP Margarita Svergunova (LDPR) has submitted a bill to the State Duma that would return the “None of the Above” (NOTA) option to ballots for all types of elections.17:19 24.06.2015
Former Sakhalin governor plans to file claim with ECHR over detentionAlexander Khoroshavin, former governor of the Sakhalin Region in the Russian Far East, said at the Moscow City Court on Wednesday that he would file a complaint withthe European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against his detention.15:21 24.06.2015
Energia Rocket and Space Corporation ex-chief to remain under house arrestThe Moscow City Court on Wednesday upheld the house arrest of Vitaly Lopota, former chief of Energia Rocket and Space Corporation, who stands charged with abuse of power.14:32 24.06.2015
Russian lawmaker Ponomaryov indicted in Skolkovo embezzlement caseThe Russian Investigative Committee has brought official charges against State Duma member Ilya Ponomaryov in the Skolkovo Foundation embezzlement case.13:01 24.06.2015
Alleged Russian spy sued by landlords for ruined apartment – reportEvgeny Buryakov, Russian national detained in the United States for alleged espionage on behalf of Russian secret service, was sued by his former landowners for alleged theft of their property and damage made to the apartment.12:04 24.06.2015
Russian photographer sentenced to 10 years for killing his model wifeThe Oktyabrsky District Court of Yekaterinburg on Wednesday found Urals photographer, Dmitry Loshagin, guilty of killing his wife, model Yulia Prokopyeva, and sentenced him to ten years in a high security prison.11:15 24.06.2015
Russian lawmaker suggests prohibiting adoption induced by paymentState Duma lawmaker Vasily Tarasyuk (LDPR) has submitted to Russia's lower house of parliament a bill that would prohibit adoption for reward or compensation.10:31 24.06.2015
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