Law & Legislation

State Duma proposes to suspend taxes for businesses amid pandemic

A bill suspending land and property taxes for businesses for the period of COVID-related restrictions has been submitted to the lower house of the Russian Parliament.

15:17 20.07.2021

Putin proposes to lift age limits for top military officers

President Vladimir Putin has introduced to the State Duma a bill allowing top military officers to remain in their posts past the age of 70.

14:04 20.07.2021

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Ookla LLC loses court challenge against fine for data storage violations

A 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 conditions

Russia'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 Duma

Lawmakers 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