Russia's upper house approves bill raising wages for judgesThe Federation Council has approved a government-proposed bill to raise wages for judges.16:25 17.12.2014
Russian senator calls for inquiry into Central Bank after ruble's collapseSenator Yevgeny Tarlo has proposed to launch an inquiry into the recent measures taken by the Central Bank to halt the ruble’s record decline.11:38 17.12.2014
Post-prison supervision proposed for child molesters in RussiaAnton Belyakov, a member of the upper house of Russia’s parliament, has submitted a bill to the State Duma that introduces post-prison supervision for child molesters.10:24 15.12.2014
Bill making domestic violence separate crime submitted to State DumaA bill making domestic violence a separate crime and toughening penalties for domestic violence has been submitted by senator Anton Belyakov to the State Duma.17:15 01.12.2014
Russian parliament rules to freeze pension accruals in 2015The Federation Council has approved the bill to extend a moratorium on the transfer of pension accruals to non-state pension funds in 2015.16:34 26.11.2014
Russian senators pass bill blocking access to websites with pirated contentRussia’s Federation Council on Wednesday has approved the bill that extends the reach of anti-piracy legislation to music, books and software, according to the upper house statement.14:39 19.11.2014
Russian upper house approves political funding billThe Federation Council on Wednesday passed the bill increasing fines for illegal contributions to political parties and bribing voters, RIA Novosti reports.11:58 19.11.2014
Russian senator proposes toughening domestic violence penaltiesFederation Council Member Anton Belyakov has drafted a bill that would toughen penalties for domestic violence offenders. The proposed amendments to the Criminal Code would enhance legal protection for domestic violence victims, according to the senator.11:22 17.11.2014
Bill toughening penalties for counterfeit medicines submitted to Russian parliamentA bill proposing that production, transportation and sale of counterfeit medicines be singled out as a separate crime with a tougher punishment has been filed to State Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament.14:55 10.11.2014
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
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
Russia to accelerate its fight with deadly herbal smoking mixturesA bill authorizing Russia’s Drug Control Service to ban herbal smoking mixtures at its own discretion will be submitted soon for consideration.15:38 15.10.2014
Russian upper house ratifies treaty on Eurasian Economic UnionThe Federation Council of Russia’s parliament has ratified the treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which the presidents of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan signed in May, RIA Novosti reports on Wednesday.16:22 01.10.2014
Russian upper house approves foreign media ownership billThe Federation Council approved a controversial bill seeking to restrict foreign ownership of media in Russia, RIA Novosti reported Wednesday.15:31 01.10.2014
Federation Council Committee approves foreign media ownership billThe Federation Council Committee on Constitutional Legislation has supported a bill seeking to restrict foreign ownership of media in Russia, ITAR-TASS reported Tuesday.14:36 30.09.2014
Russian senators suggest registering citizens’ consent to organ donationRussia’s Federation Council has proposed adding an entry on deceased organ donation consent to some documents, the list of which is to be determined by the government. The list may include a passport, a drivers’ license or all-in-one card stipulated in the law on the provision of federal and municipal services.10:47 22.09.2014
Top managers of bankrupt banks face lifetime ban in Russia - reportRussian senators have proposed to prohibit top managers of banks which go bankrupt from ever holding senior positions in other banks.11:41 01.09.2014
Putin increases upper house membership by 10%President Vladimir Putin has signed a law to increase the number of members of the Russian parliament’s upper house by 10%. According to a document posted on the official website of planned legislation, he will personally appoint the so-called federal senators.12:45 22.07.2014
Penalties for unrest during public events increased in RussiaOn Wednesday the Federation Council approved a law to increase the penalties for violating the law during demonstrations, marches and pickets.12:53 09.07.2014
Russian upper house to hear bill on daylight savings time on July 9Russia's upper house of parliament will review a daylight savings time bill on July 9, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Yevgeny Bushmin told RIA Novosti on Tuesday.13:44 01.07.2014