Ex-head of Russian theater company denies involvement in large-scale embezzlementFormer head of the Seventh Studio stage company Yury Itin has denied involvement in embezzlement of 200 million rubles (about $3.5 million) allocated for promotion of art.17:50 25.05.2017
Alleged ISIS members arrested on suspicion of preparing terror attacks in MoscowFour alleged members of the Islamic State terrorist organization banned in Russia have been arrested in Moscow on suspicion of preparing terrorist attacks on public transport.16:17 25.05.2017
Ex-president of Vneshprombank declared bankruptThe Moscow Commercial Court on Thursday declared ex-president of Vneshprombank Larisa Markus sentenced to 9 years in prison for embezzling 114 billion rubles (about $2 billion) bankrupt upon the application of VTB24 bank.15:58 25.05.2017
Russian Supreme Court to review Briullov painting smuggling caseThe Presidium of Russia’s Supreme Court will review the case of collector Alexander Pevzner, formerly charged with smuggling the painting by prominent artist Karl Briullov entitled ‘Christ in the Sepulcher'.14:58 25.05.2017
Moscow court refuses to recover $4 bln from billionaire Potanin in favor of his ex-wifeMoscow’s Presnensky District Court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit lodged by Natalia Potanina demanding to collect 215 billion rubles (about $4 billion at the current exchange rate) from her ex-husband, billionaire Vladimir Potanin, her lawyer told RAPSI.13:52 25.05.2017
Russian communications regulator backs bill banning anonymous messenger accountsRussia’s communications watchdog Roskomnadzor has supported a bill regulating the work of messaging services and prohibiting anonymous use of online messengers.12:50 25.05.2017
Russian government supports bill toughening responsibility for stealing digital currencyThe Russian Government has approved a bill on toughened responsibility for stealing property from a bank account as well as theft of a digital currency.10:55 25.05.2017
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