Russia’s Civic Chamber member urges adoption of law to overcome foreign censorshipIt is necessary to develop the Russian legislation by imposing liability for online censorship practiced by Western internet platforms, First Deputy Chair of Russia’s Civic Chamber Commission on Development of the Information Community Alexander Malkevich believes.17:43 11.11.2020
Russian lawmakers back youth age increment up to 35 yearsThe State Duma on Wednesday passed in the first reading a bill on raising of the youth limitating age from 30 to 35 years.16:44 11.11.2020
Bill on easing of regulations applied to walking guide dogs reaches State DumaA bill envisaging more lax regulations on the walking of their assistance dogs by the blind has been submitted to Russia’s State Duma.15:50 11.11.2020
State Duma adopts bill raising tax on yearly personal incomes over $66,000 by 2%Russia’s State Duma has passed in the third and final reading a draft law envisaging a raise in the rate of the personal income tax from 13% to 15% for citizens, whose incomes exceed 5 million rubles (about $66,000) a year.14:41 11.11.2020
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