Law & Legislation

Russia’s Ministry of Sports proposes tax breaks for parents of minors engaged in sports

Russia’s Ministry of Sports has drafted amendments to the Tax Code stipulating tax benefits for parents paying for attending sports organizations by their children aged up to 18 years.

15:40 30.06.2020

All Russians voted on Constitution amendments abroad several times to be identified

The Central Election Commission by the cutoff date will detect all Russian citizens, who have voted at the Constitution amendments poll more than once abroad, according to its Chair Ella Pamfilova.

14:52 30.06.2020

Nearly 50 million citizens cast vote at All-Russian Constitution amendments poll

About 50 million Russian nationals took part in the Constitution amendments voting in five days, Chair of the Central Election Commission Ella Pamfilova reported Tuesday.

12:35 30.06.2020

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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