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Arbitrazh Court Procedure in the Russian Federation
Arbitrazh court procedure in Russia governs the resolution of economic disputes in the state arbitrazh court system. The term “arbitrazh” in the Russian context refers to the state …
Civil Procedure in the Russian Federation
Civil procedure in Russia is governed by the Code of Civil Procedure (Гражданский процессуальный кодекс РФ), adopted in 2002 and effective from 1 February 2003. The Code establishes the procedures for …
Constitutional Amendments on Presidential Term Limits
The Russian constitutional amendments on presidential term limits represent the most significant changes to the 1993 Constitution since its adoption. The amendments, approved by referendum in July …
Constitutional Rights and Freedoms in Russia
Chapter 2 of the 1993 Constitution of the Russian Federation guarantees a comprehensive catalog of human and civil rights and freedoms. The Constitution declares that the person, their rights and …
Criminal Procedure in the Russian Federation
Criminal procedure in Russia is governed by the Code of Criminal Procedure (Уголовно-процессуальный кодекс РФ), adopted in 2001 and effective from 1 July 2002. The Code replaced the Soviet-era 1960 …
Key Russian Legal Terms with Transliteration and Definitions
This glossary defines essential Russian legal terms with transliteration and contextual explanations for their use in the Russian legal system. Each entry includes the Russian term, transliteration, …
Konovalov v Russia: Fair Trial Rights Under Article 6 ECHR
Konovalov v Russia (Application No. 37934/08) was a landmark judgment of the European Court of Human Rights delivered on 2 October 2014, concerning violations of the right to a fair trial under …
Navalny v Russia: Criminal Prosecution, ECHR Applications, and the Rule of Law
The legal cases surrounding Alexei Navalny, the Russian opposition politician and anti-corruption activist, represent one of the most significant bodies of jurisprudence concerning Russian criminal …
Presidential Powers in Russia: Constitutional Authority and the Power Vertical
The presidency of the Russian Federation is the dominant institution in the constitutional order. Under the 1993 Constitution and the 2020 amendments, the President exercises extensive powers that …
Russian Federalism: The Constitutional Structure of the Federation
The Russian Federation is the largest country in the world by territory, and its federal structure reflects the immense diversity of its constituent parts. The federal arrangement established by the …
Russian Legal Terms: A–D
This glossary defines Russian legal terms from A to D in English transliteration, providing contextual explanations for their use in the Russian legal system. A Administrativnoe Pravo …
Russian Legal Terms: E–K
This glossary defines Russian legal terms from E to K in English transliteration, providing contextual explanations for their use in the Russian legal system. E Edinonachalie (Единоначалие) — Unity of …
Russian Legal Terms: L–P
This glossary defines Russian legal terms from L to P in English transliteration, providing contextual explanations for their use in the Russian legal system. L Litsenzia (Лицензия) — License. A …
Russian Legal Terms: R–Z
This glossary defines Russian legal terms from R to Z in English transliteration, providing contextual explanations for their use in the Russian legal system. R Raschet (Расчет) — Settlement or …
The 1993 Constitution of the Russian Federation
The Constitution of the Russian Federation was adopted by popular referendum on 12 December 1993, following a profound political crisis. It replaced the Soviet-era 1977 Constitution and established …
The 1993 Constitutional Court Case on the Treaty of Union
The 1993 Constitutional Court case on the Treaty of Union was a landmark decision addressing the constitutional foundations of Russian statehood during the collapse of the Soviet Union. It involved …
The 2020 Constitutional Amendments
The 2020 constitutional amendments represent the most comprehensive revision of the 1993 Constitution of the Russian Federation. Approved by referendum in July 2020, the amendments restructured …
The Civil Code of the Russian Federation
The Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Гражданский кодекс РФ) is the fundamental codification of Russian private law. Enacted in four parts between 1994 and 2006, it replaced the Soviet civil codes …
The Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Grazhdansky Kodeks RF)
The Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Grazhdansky Kodeks Rossiyskoy Federatsii, GK RF) is the principal source of Russian private law and one of the most significant legal achievements of the …
The Concept of Rule of Law (Верховенство Права) in Russia
The concept of rule of law in Russia is expressed by two distinct Russian phrases: верховенство права (supremacy of law) and верховенство закона (supremacy of legislation). The distinction between …
The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation
The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (Уголовный кодекс РФ) was adopted on 24 May 1996 and entered into force on 1 January 1997. It replaced the 1960 Criminal Code of the RSFSR and represents …
The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (Ugolovny Kodeks RF)
The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (Ugolovny Kodeks Rossiyskoy Federatsii, UK RF) was adopted on 24 May 1996 and entered into force on 1 January 1997. It replaced the 1960 Criminal Code of …
The Legacy of Soviet Law in Modern Russia
The legacy of Soviet law continues to shape the Russian legal system in profound ways, despite the post-1991 transition to a market economy and rule-of-law state. Understanding this legacy is …
The Russian Civil Code and Civil Law Tradition
The Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Гражданский кодекс Российской Федерации) is the primary source of Russian private law. It belongs to the Romano-Germanic civil law tradition, reflecting both …
The Russian Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation is the supreme judicial body for constitutional review. Established in 1991, it exercises abstract and concrete review of normative acts for …
The Russian Legal Profession
The Russian legal profession comprises several distinct categories of legal practitioners, each with separate regulatory frameworks, qualification requirements, and professional functions. Unlike …
The Russian Legal System (Sistema Prava)
The Russian legal system (sistema prava) belongs to the Romano-Germanic civil law family, characterised by the primacy of codified legislation, the hierarchical ordering of legal sources, and a …
The Yukos Oil Company Case: Tax Reassessment, Bankruptcy, and International Arbitration
The Yukos Oil Company case is the most significant commercial law case in post-Soviet Russian legal history, with profound implications for property rights protection, the rule of law, and the …