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Investigation into Orthodox activist over exhibition attack completed

The investigation into the case of Lyudmila Yesipenko, an activist of ultra-conservative Orthodox group Bozhya Volya (God’s Will), who stands accused of vandalizing an art exhibition, had been completed.

17:39 10.05.2016

Russia's kickboxing champion of Europe to be tried on drug-related charges

City investigators had finished an investigation into criminal case against former two-times kickboxing champion of Europe and former officer of the Russian anti-drug agency Alexander Bolshakov, who was allegedly involved in drug smuggling and illicit firearms trafficking.

15:47 10.05.2016

Rights of paralyzed Russian national sentenced for fraud violated - ECHR

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Tuesday that the rights of Vladimir Topekhin, a paralyzed Russian national sentenced to four years in correctional colony for fraud, were vilolated in part.

14:31 10.05.2016

Alleged murderer of bikers in Moscow Region faces charges

The Moscow Region investigators have brought charges against a man who is allegedly behind murder of five bikers.

12:50 10.05.2016

Panama Papers: more than 6.2 thousand Russian nationals in newly updated database

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) has recently published a searchable database displaying information on clients of Panama’s law firm Mossack Fonesca, allegedly owning offshore companies, which includes 6,285 Russian nationals.

11:34 10.05.2016

Criminal case launched in Russia over desecration of memorial to fallen in Syria

A criminal case over desecration of memorial to Russian soldiers fallen in Syria was launched in Amur Region on Tuesday.

10:58 10.05.2016

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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