Recent news
Latest items of recent news relevant to Russia as reported in our fortnightly newswire ‘Dernières nouvelles’.
Russian Federation: Simplified E-Visas to Visitors of St. Petersburg
Back in June, we reported that a new e-visa system will be introduced in 2021 …
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Russian Federation: Wage arears
Wage arears have long been a problem for many Russian employees …
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Russian Federation: The careers women are banned from doing in Russia
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has approved a new list of occupations and types of environments where women’s labour is prohibited …
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Russian Federation: Government passes law to employ prisoners near businesses, drawing gulag comparisons
Around 6% of Russia’s 550,000 prisoners currently serve their time in special correctional facilities that allow them to undertake “gainful employment” …
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Russian Federation: German FM says EU may soon consider visa-free policy for Russians
The German government is seeking to persuade the European Union and EU partners to consider giving visa-free access to the Schengen zone for Russian nationals, especially for those aged 18-24 …
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Russian Federation: Russia adopts law on enforcement of foreign judgements
The Russian judicial system now recognises court decisions from other states in civil or commercial matters …
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Russian Federation: New e-visa system
A new e-visa system will be introduced in January 2021 …
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Russian Federation: Russian trans woman wins employment case
Discrimination against transgender employees has been acknowledged for the first time by the Russian Courts …
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Russian Federation: New rights for Russian employees
The Labour Code has been amended to allow employees to undergo a ‘preventive medical examination’, for which additional paid time off must be given …
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Russian Federation: New criminal liability for employers
The unlawful dismissal, or unjustified non-hiring of persons, of pre-retirement age could now leave employers open to fines and even criminal liability …
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Russian Federation: Employers will be obliged to report on draft evaders
In Russia the Labour Code requires new recruits to give their employers a copy of their military registration documents …
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Russian Federation: Emiratis now granted visa on arrival in Russia
Citizens from UAE may now obtain a visa on arrival in Russia …
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Russian Federation: Putin signs decree lifting visas for Turkish businesspeople, truck drivers
Visa requirements have now been lifted for Turkish businesspeople visiting Russia and truck drivers on international routes bringing goods into the country …
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Russian Federation: Law reform could prompt exodus of international firms
The majority of international law firms currently operating in Russia are likely to leave the country over the next few years because of changes in the regulatory framework …
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Russia/Cuba: Agreement to ease visa regime announced
With effect from the 21st of December 2018, citizens of Cuba and Russia will increase their visa-free entitlements from 30 days per visit to 90 days in any 180-day period …
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