The Russian Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is preparing to ban the selling of single–use plastic products such as …
State Duma suggests increasing customs duty on imported aircraft
The Russian parliament suggests increasing customs duty and other taxes for airlines that use foreign aircraft. They believe that this …
Automated defibrillators will treat heart conditions in the metro and airports
Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) – portable electronic devices that can correct life-threatening cardiac conditions – will be installed in the …
State Duma approves website shutdowns for insulting the authorities
State Duma, the Russian parliament’s lower house, has finally approved a package cracking down on fake news that insult the …
Russians will make money selling their data
The Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF) is going to develop a draft law which will allow for a free circulation …
Russian senators suggest cell phone tax
Russia’s Federation Council has prepared a draft law which introduces a paid registration of cell phones and all other devices …
Large Russian businesses to receive new privileges
Russia’s large businesses might receive new concessions. The Russian Ministry of Finance has developed a draft law which guarantees new …
Blockchain technology: Not entirely scam-proof?
Ambitious blockchain projects are emerging in various fields, from medicine and science to gaming and the sale of indulgences. Another …
New law to allow early retirement
Russian citizens will be able to retire two years before the retirement age according to Federal Law No. 35-FZ On …
Automated driving to become reality
The planned amendments to the Vienna Convention on the use of unmanned vehicles will legalize UAVs on the roads in …