St. Petersburg court to hear case over embezzlement during construction of theatersThe Smolninsky District Court in St. Petersburg is to hear a criminal case over embezzlement revealed during construction and renovation of two city theaters, as well as delivery of equipment for a St. Petersburg structure of the Chekhov Moscow Art Theater.19:02 16.10.2019
Detention of Aeroflot top manager in embezzlement case upheldThe Moscow City Court upheld a lower court’s ruling to place deputy CEO of Aeroflot air carrier Vladimir Aleksandrov, who stands charged with large-scale embezzlement, in detention until November 30.18:08 16.10.2019
President toughens punishment for illegal catching rare animals in RussiaRussian President Vladimir Putin has toughened punishment for illegal capture and sale of especially valuable wild animals and marine biological resources belonging to species listed in the Red Book.17:15 16.10.2019
Russian police authorized to hand down cautionsA bill authorizing police to give citizens official warnings has become law.16:09 16.10.2019
Putin signs bills on child recreation safety upgrade into lawPresident Vladimir Putin has signed two bills on legal regulation of organizing children’s recreation and health into law.15:27 16.10.2019
State Duma to consider bill introducing polygraph tests for National Guard officersRussia’s State Duma is to discuss a bill envisaging mandatory polygraph tests for those seeking to join the Federal National Guard (Rosguardia).14:54 16.10.2019
Russia’s regional official suspected of $40,500 graftIgor Zyuzin, the administration head of Novocherkassk, a town in the Rostov Region, has been arrested on suspicion of receiving more than 2.6 million rubles ($40,500) in bribes.13:31 16.10.2019
Russian security services prevented 39 terrorist attacks in 2019 - officialRussian security services prevented 39 terrorist attacks this year, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB) chief Alexander Bortnikov.12:07 16.10.2019
Investigators seek for detention of four unauthorized Moscow rally participantsInvestigators filed a motion to place four persons recently arrested on suspicion of using force against law enforcement officers during an unauthorized rally held in Moscow on July 27 in detention.11:00 16.10.2019
Actual punishment of businessman known for dispute with IKEA reduced by 6.5 monthsThe Moscow Regional Court has recalculated the term of actual punishment given to businessman Konstantin Ponomarev, known for his dispute with IKEA over rented diesel generators, in a false denunciation case and has reduced it by 6.5 months.10:33 16.10.2019
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