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Commercial Director Handover: An Unprotected Client Base
A new commercial director inherits the CRM and dealer network, but almost never a working legal defense. What to check in the first weeks.
Occupational Disease in Russia: Investigation and Payouts
Diagnosed with an occupational disease in Russia? Here's how the investigation works, the deadlines involved, and what compensation you can claim.
Layoff in Russia: Employee Rights and Procedure
Facing a staff redundancy in Russia? Here's the full procedure: notice periods, priority retention rights, vacancies, and severance pay — an employer's duties.
Fired "By Article" in Russia: Grounds and Appeal
Fired "by article" in Russia? Here are the grounds an employer can actually use under Article 81 of the Labor Code, and when the dismissal is unlawful.
Firing an Employee in Russia: Legal Options
An employee isn't working out, but firing them feels risky — what if a court orders reinstatement? Here are the legal grounds, from agreement to misconduct.
Inheriting Pension Savings in Russia
A deceased person's pension savings can be claimed — but not in every case, and only within six months. Who qualifies, how to find the money, and what to do if the deadline has passed.
Wrongful Dismissal in Russia: How to Challenge It
Fired unlawfully? You have one month to sue, not three. What counts as wrongful dismissal, what you can recover, and why you can't afford to wait.
Can You Fire a Pre-Retirement-Age Employee in Russia?
You can dismiss a pre-retirement-age employee, but not because of their age — that's a crime under Art. 144.1. Here's when it's lawful, and what to do.
Director Handover: Not Liable for a Predecessor's Failures
A new director's subsidiary liability does not begin with a predecessor's failures, but with their own inaction. What a handover act protects.
Air Conditioner Fell From Balcony — Who Pays Under Russian Law
Your neighbor's AC fell on your car, roof, or apartment. Who's liable under Russian law — the neighbor, the owner, or the management company? Here's the full legal breakdown and how to claim damages.
Can You Fire a Pregnant Employee in Russia?
An employer can't dismiss a pregnant employee on their own initiative — with exactly one exception. The law, common employer tricks, and what to do next.
How to Cancel a Notary's Executive Inscription in Russia
Bailiffs froze your accounts over a notary's executive inscription? Here's how to challenge it in court and stop the collection — timing depends on your case.
Flooded by the Neighbor Upstairs — Who Pays in Russia
Water damage from upstairs — is the neighbor liable or the management company? Here's how Russian law assigns responsibility and how to claim damages.
Management Company Won't Pay for Damage: What to Do
Management company refusing to pay after a flood, falling ice, or a wiring fire? What they're actually required to cover, and which excuses don't hold up.
Workplace Accidents in Russia: Employer's Obligations
A workplace accident in Russia triggers strict legal duties within hours. Here is what every employer must do under Russian labor law.
Establishing Paternity Without DNA When the Father Is Missing
When the father is missing and relatives refuse DNA testing, Russian courts can still establish paternity — through correspondence, photos, and witnesses.
Dismissal for Absenteeism in Russia: Procedure and Documents
A step-by-step guide for employers: how to lawfully dismiss for absenteeism, which documents you need, and the mistakes that get dismissals overturned in court.
Concert Cancelled: How to Get Your Money Back
Concert cancelled and the organiser offers a voucher instead of a refund? Russian consumer law entitles you to a full cash refund plus a 50% penalty.
Rusty Gas Pipe on the Facade: Who Pays?
Rusty gas pipe on the facade — who pays: you, the gas company, or your management organisation? It depends on house type and where the pipe sits.
Bankruptcy With a Single Creditor in Russia
Russian bankruptcy law requires no minimum number of creditors. One debt to one lender is enough. We explain what changes, and when it makes sense to file.
Resettlement in Russia: Will Utility Debts Follow You?
When resettling under Russia's renovation programme, other residents' utility debts do not transfer to your new address. Here is how to protect yourself.
Russia's Supreme Court on Personal Bankruptcy
Russia's Supreme Court has shaped how personal bankruptcy works through Plenum Resolution No. 48 and key rulings. Here is what courts look for.
Evicting an Ex From Inherited Property: Minor Child Inside
Inherited property is personal and cannot be divided on divorce. Courts will not evict the ex-wife automatically when a child is registered. Strategy inside.
Child Support Debt and Bankruptcy in Russia
Child support debt cannot be written off in Russian bankruptcy — it survives the procedure. We explain what happens to arrears and what recipients can do.
Bankruptcy in Russia With No Property or Income
Bankruptcy is possible even when you have no property and no income. We explain how the procedure works, what gets discharged, and the court vs. MFC routes.
Individual Entrepreneur Bankruptcy in Russia 2026
Bankruptcy for Russian sole traders (ИП) differs from personal bankruptcy. We explain what happens to business debts, assets, employees, and your status.
Credit History After Bankruptcy in Russia
Bankruptcy does not erase your credit history — the record stays in Russian credit bureaus for 10 years. We explain when banks lend again and how to rebuild.
Inheriting From a Bankrupt: Risks When Selling
A relative died during bankruptcy and you inherited the flat. Can you sell without problems? We explain the risks and what to check before the sale.
How to Get Your Child's Passport Details in Russia
The MVD will not provide a child's passport data to parents — Russian privacy law forbids it. Here are three legal ways to get the details you need, fast.
Selling a Garage Without Land Survey in Russia
Russian law allows selling a garage without a land survey — if the plot is cadastre-registered. Two scenarios, three risks, and a plan for sellers.
Personal Bankruptcy in Russia 2026: A Step-by-Step Guide
A complete step-by-step guide to personal bankruptcy in Russia in 2026: eligibility, documents, timeline, costs, and consequences for the debtor.
Bankruptcy With a Mortgage: What Happens to Your Flat
A mortgaged flat is not protected in bankruptcy — even if it is your only home. We explain what happens to your mortgage and whether you can keep the flat.
Bankruptcy and Your Home: What You Keep, What You Lose
Your sole home is protected by law in Russian personal bankruptcy — but mortgaged flats are not. A guide to what creditors can and cannot take from you.
Consequences of Personal Bankruptcy: Myths vs Reality
Bankruptcy does not mean a travel ban or losing your job. We break down which consequences are real and which are popular myths you should not be afraid of.
How Much Does Personal Bankruptcy Cost in Russia in 2026
The minimum cost of court bankruptcy is around 40,000 roubles. When the debtor files, no state duty is charged. We break down: trustee deposit, publications, and legal fees.
Court vs Out-of-Court Bankruptcy in Russia: Key Differences
Comparing Russia's two personal bankruptcy routes — court and MFC. Cost, timeline, eligibility requirements, and which option suits your situation.
Dismissed on Resignation Day: Court Rules It Unlawful
Russia's First Cassation Court ruled that dismissing an employee on the very day they resign is unlawful — it strips them of the right to withdraw.
Out-of-Court Bankruptcy Through the MFC: Who Qualifies
Russia's out-of-court bankruptcy is a free debt-discharge procedure for debts of 25,000 to 1,000,000 roubles. Find out who can apply and how it works in 2026.
Dismissal for Forwarding Files: Three Employer Safeguards
Russia's top appellate court upheld dismissal for forwarding work files to personal email. Three documents every employer needs to win the labour dispute.
FAS Banned Advertising on Telegram: What to Do in 2026
Russia's FAS applied ad law to Telegram and opened its first cases. Advertisers and bloggers face fines up to 500,000 rubles. Who is at risk and what to do now.
Early Lease Termination: A Commercial Real Estate Case
A major retail chain left early and withheld the deposit, leaving hidden defects. Contract audit and negotiations saved the owner two million rubles.
Buy, Renovate, Sell: Cutting Tax from 3M to 20,000 Rubles
Bought an old house for renovation, planned to sell before the five-year mark. Documenting reconstruction costs reduced the tax from 3 million to 20,000 rubles.
Realtor vs Lawyer: Who Actually Owns Your New Property
Realtors find the apartment and close the deal. Lawyers make sure you keep it. Seven checks your agent skips — and each one can cost you your home.
Serial Litigants: When a Consent Checkbox Leads to Court
Companies lose up to 50,000 rubles per email for defective marketing consent. How serial litigants operate and what protects businesses from their claims.
Family Consent at Property Closing: Does It Really Help?
After the Dolina case, agents demand letters from the seller's relatives. Those letters carry no legal weight. Here is what actually protects a buyer.
Proving Professional Experience in Russia: What Counts
Professional-specialty experience matters most for career advancement but is the hardest to prove. A guide for employees, sole traders, and business owners.
Title Insurance in Russia: What It Covers and When to Use It
On the secondary market, hidden risks hide in the ownership history, not in the seller's passport. Title insurance protects your property rights, not the walls.
Resignation Under Pressure: Four Steps to Protect Yourself
You resigned and your manager threatens to fire you for cause instead. Russian courts side with employees. Four steps to protect yourself.
Corporate Party During Working Hours: Can You Leave Early?
An employee left the company party early. The employer dismissed them for absence. The court overturned it: a corporate picnic is not a work shift.
Child Support After Payer's Death: Debt vs Future Payments
Death of the payer ends future support, but arrears pass to heirs as estate debt. What the child can claim and what to do if the payer has vanished.
Babushking: 4 Ways to Protect a Resale Property Purchase
Elderly sellers win court cases to reclaim sold apartments, leaving buyers with nothing. Four tools that strengthen your position as a good-faith buyer.
Business Splitting Is Dead: What to Do When Revenue Hits 20M
Russia dropped the VAT-free threshold on simplified tax to 20 million in 2026. The reflex is to split the company. In 2026, that reflex triggers an audit.
Russia's Garage Amnesty Extended to 1 September 2031
Garage amnesty (Federal Law No. 79-FZ) was extended to 1 September 2031 in August 2026. Owners of pre-2004 cooperative garages may register title for free.
Hiding Marital Assets in a Relative's Name No Longer Works
Apartment in your mother-in-law's name, car registered to a brother — Russian courts now follow the money. Five markers that expose hidden marital assets.
Key Legislative Changes in Russia from 2026
VAT raised to 22%, minimum wage at 27,093 roubles, new VAT rules for simplified-tax businesses, and anti-fraud protections. What changed and what to do now.
Investment Deposit vs Bank Deposit: Why the Name Matters
A manager offered a 'reliable deposit' at 18%. A year later the client got back 200,000 of 5 million — six words in a contract heading decided everything.
Russian Tax Resident vs Non-Resident: Key Differences
183 days in Russia is the threshold between resident and non-resident. Status is fixed on 31 December and affects your NDFL rate, deductions, and property tax.
Inheritance Contract: What It Is and Who Needs It
Will and gift are not the only options in Russia. An inheritance contract keeps you in full ownership and binds the heir to obligations during your lifetime.
Inheritance Contract vs Gift: Why a Gift Deed Is Dangerous
In Russia, gifting property is one of the riskiest moves for the donor: once registered, you lose it forever. An inheritance contract keeps you protected.
Inheritance Contract vs Will in Russia: How to Choose
A will is a letter sent one way. An inheritance contract is a bilateral deal with obligations while you are alive. Four differences and when to use each.
Non-Capital Structures on a Land Plot
A gazebo, greenhouse, shed, or bath house may be placed on a plot without a building permit — but only if it matches the land's permitted use type and...
Notary Must Disclose Deceased's Debts
From 24 November 2025, notaries must check and disclose a deceased person's debts when opening an estate file — and notify heirs in writing before they accept.
New Year Legal Traps: Five Mistakes That Lead to Fines
Laws don't take a holiday break. Five legal risk zones that cause the most problems during the New Year period and how to stay on the right side of them.
Russia's Supreme Court Review No. 3, 2025: Key Rulings
Russia's Supreme Court issued its third 2025 review. Land disputes, structures, auto insurance, employment and fines — the rulings that affect everyday life.
Protecting Online Sellers from Consumer Abuse in Russia
Consumer abuse exploits strong consumer protection law. We cover key tools: a proper offer, photo evidence, the 7-day return rule, and order exemptions.
Selling Russian Property as a Non-Resident
Case study: a Turkish tax resident selling Moscow commercial property. Standard NDFL rate: 30%. With a double tax treaty applied correctly: 0%.
Temporary Registration in Apartamenty: CC RF Ruling No. 4-П
CC RF Ruling No. 4-П of 3 February 2026 permits temporary registration in non-hotel apartamenty. Permanent registration in such properties remains unavailable.
Not Knowing About a Death: Inheritance Deadline Still Runs
Two Supreme Court rulings confirm: not knowing about a relative's death is not a valid reason to restore the six-month deadline. What counts as a valid reason.
Downtime During Redundancy in Russia
The Third Cassation Court has ruled that placing employees on downtime pay during the two-month redundancy notice period is lawful — we cover the...
Five Steps When the System Works Against You
A bureaucracy ignores you, an employer pressures you, a counterparty stalls. Five tactical steps to shift from victim to claimant in any legal dispute.
Self-Employed in Russia
Apartments and vehicles qualify for the simple 4–6% self-employment tax. Offices, garages, warehouses, land plots and non-residential premises do not — we...
Self-Employed in Russia: 12 Signs of Hidden Employment
The FTS uses 12 criteria to spot hidden employment. We break down each sign and explain how to stay compliant without reclassification risk.
6 Signs Your Employer Is Preparing to Fire You
Your employer has decided to let you go and is now building a legal paper trail to justify it. Six concrete warning signs every employee should recognise.
Permanent Residents: 7 People Who Can Never Be Evicted
Russian law permanently protects certain residents from eviction, even if the property changes hands. Seven categories to check before buying resale property.
Out-of-Court Tax Collection From Individuals: 2025 Rules
The Federal Tax Service has gained the right to collect personal tax debts directly from bank accounts without a court order.
VAT Rate on Simplified Tax: the Hidden Partner Conflict
20 percent with deductions or 5–7 without? Easy math for the accountant. For a multi-founder company, it is a deadlock trigger for every dividend discussion.
Paying Off a Car Loan From Investments: the Tax Trap
A 736,000-rouble car loan, gold on an ОМС account, equities in Sber. Selling all at once would cost 13% in income tax. Here is how we structured the exit.
Four Anti-Fraud Tools Russians Got in 2026
Russia's 2026 laws gave citizens four concrete defences against fraud — what each one does, where it falls short, and whether to switch it on.
Death of a Worker in a Marketplace Warehouse Emergency
A worker died at a marketplace warehouse. A guide for the family: how to join the investigation, secure the Form Н-1, and claim payments from the Social Fund.
Death of a Contract Worker at a Warehouse
Marketplace warehouse emergencies and contract workers: how to reclassify a GPC agreement as employment and claim the full 2-million-rouble payout.
Learned Helplessness Among WB Sellers
While some sellers file claims, others accept discount rates and do nothing. How bots spread learned helplessness in seller communities — and the cost.
WB Withdrawal: Collect Goods Without Waiving Your Claim
When collecting surviving goods from a WB warehouse after an emergency, return acts may contain hidden language waiving all claims.
Russian Insurer Refused to Pay for Burned Warehouse Stock
Insurer refused to pay, citing 'military risk' or a drone strike? Three legal vulnerabilities in that refusal — and how to recover your money under Russian law.
Court Filing Fees for Marketplace Claims in Russia
After Russia's filing fee reform, a 10 million-rouble claim costs 325,000+ roubles just to file. How marketplace sellers navigate the new cost barrier.
Notarial Evidence Preservation After a Warehouse Fire
A standard screenshot from your WB account is not valid evidence in Russian arbitration. Why you need a notary and how the protocol protects your claim.
Suppliers and Banks Demanding Money After a Warehouse Fire
Goods burned, loan payment due in five days, the factory is threatening a claim. How to take the initiative, secure restructuring, and prevent account freezes.
Maths of WB 'Benefits': Real Numbers After a Fire
WB offers a 3% discount in exchange for burned stock worth 5 million roubles. The calculation: you need 166 million in turnover to recover that sum.
Behind the Scenes: How a Lawyer Builds a Defence Strategy
We reveal the internal logic behind WB warehouse fire cases: the delivery date cutoff, challenging oppressive terms under Article 428, and collective action.
4 Myths About Wildberries Terms and Drone Force Majeure
After warehouse fires, four myths spread in seller communities and push sellers toward unfavourable settlements. Here is what Russian law actually says.
Warehouse Fire on a Russian Marketplace
Account data can disappear at any moment. Three steps: capture inventory records, gather cost documents, and avoid signing away your compensation claim.
Marketplace Terms Are Not Above Russian Law
The marketplace updated its terms and declared drone strikes force majeure. Under Articles 901 and 425 of the Civil Code, this is a legal fiction.
Marketplace 'Logistics Discount' Instead of Compensation
After a warehouse fire, the marketplace offers a logistics discount instead of real money. We explain why Article 901 of the Civil Code makes this legally void.
Russian Adoption Documents with Apostille
A Canadian family adopted a child from Russia in 2008. In 2026 they needed the original Russian birth certificate and court adoption decree with apostille...
Burned Inventory and Tax Penalties in Russia
Goods burned in a warehouse fire are not an automatic write-off. Without proper documentation, the FNS can reassess VAT and disallow the loss — plus penalties.
Marketplace Sellers After a Warehouse Fire: Legal Tools
The marketplace offers a discount instead of real compensation. Four legal tools: temporal cutoff, adhesion contract challenge, and collective action.
Warehouse Fire: Rights of Staff, GPC, and Self-Employed
Were you injured in a fire at a marketplace warehouse? The compensation you receive depends on your employment status — staff, GPC contractor, or self-employed.
Marketplace UAV Force Majeure Clause
Marketplaces have added UAV strikes to their offer agreements as force majeure and are offering discounts instead of compensation.
Arbitration Court Filing Fees Have Become Prohibitive
A claim against Wildberries for 10 million rubles now costs 325,000 rubles just in court filing fees. The law is on sellers' side — but marketplaces are...
Marketplace Blocked Your Account After a Fire
After a warehouse fire, marketplaces may lock sellers out of their accounts — erasing evidence. Three methods to retrieve data before it disappears permanently.
Wildberries 'Sales Simulator'
Wildberries announced payments to 88,000 sellers and a 'sales simulator' after warehouse fires. Why this is liability management — not genuine compensation.
Russian Supreme Court Review 2026
The Supreme Court's July 2026 real estate review: five positions on good-faith purchasers, seller mistakes, and when courts can void a completed transaction.
Warehouse Fire at a Marketplace
When you transfer goods to a marketplace warehouse, the platform becomes a professional custodian. Its internal terms cannot override Civil Code liability.
How to Recover Unlawful Marketplace Fines
Wildberries withheld 1.4 million roubles for alleged package discrepancies and 'self-purchases.' Why automated marketplace fines can be challenged in court.
ASK VAT-3: How the Tax Authority's AI Checks Your Business
ASK VAT-3 is an AI-powered tax control system that analyses returns, bank statements, and external databases. We explain how it detects affiliation, what...
Bought a Business Share, Then Tax Claims Arrived
Buyer acquires an LLC share; tax claims arrive for prior periods. The Supreme Court's position and how Art. 431.2 representations protect the buyer.
One Day's Error
An employer dismissed an employee having violated the explanation deadline by exactly one working day. The Supreme Court ruled the dismissal unlawful.
A Director Paid 50 Million Rubles From Personal Assets
A director was ordered to pay 50 million rubles from personal assets over an undocumented deal. How Article 53.1 liability works and what protects a director.
Dismissal for Absenteeism: The Supreme Court's Rules
An employer dismissed an employee for absenteeism, but the court reinstated them. The Supreme Court ruled: dismissal for absenteeism is only lawful when...
Workplace Fines Are Illegal
Is your employer fining you for being late, making mistakes, or missing sales targets? This is unlawful. The Labour Code does not recognise fines as a...
The Court Database Disappeared and Came Back
In 2024, court decisions disappeared from kad.arbitr.ru — some permanently. How lawyers work with lost precedents and what courts accept as evidence.
673,000 Rubles in Frozen Pension Savings
Since 2014, insurance contributions to the funded pension pillar have been frozen — redirected to the insurance part. But savings accumulated before 2014...
Director Subsidiary Liability
The Federal Tax Service has three legal mechanisms to hold directors personally liable for company debts — even through a closed LLC structure.
How a 1,000-Ruble Fine Becomes 29,000
A small fine for an old amended return — and suddenly 29,000 rubles are seized from your bank account. We trace the enforcement chain that makes it happen and how to stop it.
Inheritance Agreement, Will, or Gift
Three instruments for transferring property to heirs — each with its own risks. An inheritance agreement binds the heir during the testator's lifetime.
The State as a Predator
When the state begins treating business as a revenue source at any cost, a predictable chain of events is set in motion.
VAT on Simplified Tax: New 20M Threshold and Rate Choice
Since 2025, USN businesses with revenue above 60 million rubles must pay VAT. From 2026 the threshold fell to 20 million, affecting most simplified-regime businesses.
Director Abroad and E-Signature
A real director lives abroad while the company operates in Russia. How to use a UKEP from overseas, arrange a power of attorney, and avoid tax risks.
The 50/50 Business Deadlock
Two partners with equal shares cannot agree — the company is paralysed. How do you prevent this from happening, and how do you get out if it already has?
Divorce Property Division
Divorce courts no longer look at who holds title alone. What matters is the source of funds: bank statements, loan agreements, and the down payment origin.
Tax on Selling Russian Property as a Non-Resident
A Russian citizen living abroad for more than 183 days a year pays personal income tax at 30% when selling a Russian apartment — against the 13–22% progressive scale for residents.
You Bought a Plot, But It's Forest Land
A buyer acquired a residential plot, registered ownership, started building — and received a notice from the prosecutor.
Messenger Chats as Court Evidence
The Supreme Court confirmed: a messenger chat can be recognised as a written agreement when the parties, subject matter, and terms are clearly identifiable.
Trade Secrets: Protecting Your Client Database
A sales manager leaves for a competitor and takes the client database. The four mandatory elements of a trade secret regime under Federal Law No. 98-FZ.
The Employee Trap: When an Employer Provokes a Violation
An employer cannot lawfully dismiss an employee and so begins to create situations in which the employee will inevitably breach their contract.
Resigning Via Power of Attorney: Court Rules It Invalid
An employee gave a relative a power of attorney who then submitted a resignation letter on their behalf. The court reinstated the employee: the power of...
Fired for Internet Use at Work? Without Proof, Unlawful
An employer dismissed an employee for using a work computer for personal purposes. The court reinstated them. The key condition for a lawful dismissal on...
Drunk Passengers on Board: Rights of Affected Travellers
An airline allowed a drunk passenger to board and they caused a disturbance. The flight was delayed or your journey was ruined.
Redundancy: Vacancies Must Be Offered Throughout Notice
A court ruled a redundancy unlawful: the employer offered vacancies only on the last day before dismissal, even though the redundancy decision had been made...
Abandoned Dacha: When the State Can Reclaim Your Plot
Since 2024, Russia has intensified land monitoring. The state can compulsorily acquire unused agricultural land, IZhS plots, and misused parcels.
Online Returns Made Easier
The Constitutional Court simplified online returns. Consumers choose between delivering items or having sellers collect them. Here is what changed.
Child Support as 'Virtual Income'
Under the new benefit calculation rules, child support is in some cases counted as family income. This unexpectedly strips some families of benefit...
Serial Consumer Litigants: The Marketing Consent Checkbox Trap
A checkbox consent can trigger a professional consumer claim. We explain how serial consumer litigants operate and how to protect your business.
Selling Securities to Repay a Loan: The Three-Year Rule
Hold listed securities for more than three years and the profit is tax-free under Art. 219.1 of the Tax Code. How the three-year exemption works and its limits.
Self-Employed Status and the Property Tax Deduction
Self-employed individuals do not pay personal income tax (NDFL) — so under the standard scheme they cannot claim the property tax deduction when buying a home.
The Social Fund Wants Your Pension Money Back
The Social Fund of Russia has sent a demand to return pension payments you already spent. Does this happen? Yes. But if the overpayment was the Fund's fault...
Insurance Contributions for LLC Directors in 2026
From 2026, LLC directors are deemed to be in employment regardless of a written contract — even for dormant companies. We outline the costs and legal options.
A 525,000-Ruble Weight Control Fine
A lorry passed through a weigh station and received a 525,000-ruble fine for overloading. The company challenged the fine and won: the measuring equipment...
Lifetime Right of Residence
You bought an apartment — and someone lives in it who cannot be evicted, either by court order or any other means. This is a lifetime right of residence,...
Hidden Risks in Secondary Market Property
You bought an apartment on the secondary market — and two years later a previous owner comes forward with a claim to it.
Patient Rights at a Private Clinic
A paid clinic is your service provider under a contract, and you are a consumer with rights. Poor service, undisclosed risks, charges for unnecessary tests?
A Government Body Sent a Non-Answer
Filed a complaint and got a boilerplate response? This violates No. 59-FZ. We explain how to demand a real answer and what legal tools are available.
Noisy Neighbour: Three Legal Steps That Actually Work
Your neighbour makes noise at night, carries out renovation work at prohibited hours, or keeps several dogs. Talking hasn't helped.
Workplace Mobbing Under Russian Law: How to Defend Yourself
Colleagues systematically ignore you, your manager criticises you publicly, your tasks change daily without explanation — this is not just an unpleasant...
ILI Is Not a Bank Deposit
ILI is not a bank deposit: it carries no DIA protection. If the insurer loses its licence, policyholders typically recover only a fraction of their funds.
The Management Company Pays
The attic lock in the building was broken — teenagers climbed onto the roof and pushed metal sheeting onto cars below. The court ordered the management...
Rosfinmonitoring and Real Estate Transactions
Buying or selling property? A bank may demand you explain the money source. We explain which transactions Rosfinmonitoring monitors and how to prepare.
Denied Access to Your Child
A former spouse systematically blocks child visits — hiding the child or relocating. What law provides and what sanctions apply to the obstructing parent.
New Real Estate Transaction Safety Mechanisms in 2026
The state has been steadily introducing tools to protect against fraud in real estate transactions: bans on transactions without personal attendance,...
Registration After Apartment Merger: Constitutional Court
The Constitutional Court examined a complaint about denial of residence registration after several small apartments were merged into one.
Tax on the Sale of a Minor's Property
A property share in a child's name triggers personal income tax on sale — filing and paying the tax falls on the parents as legal representatives.
The 30-Hour Working Week for Parents with Many Children
Article 93 of the Labour Code entitles parents of children under 14 to reduced hours. A 30-hour week for parents of 3+ children under 18 is a proposed bill.
Bona Fide Purchaser
A bona fide purchaser who paid fair value cannot lose their home if fraud occurred earlier in the title chain. How the Dolina-Lure case changed Russian law.
How to Protect Your Business With Foreign Counterparties
How to draft a contract with a foreign partner: governing law, arbitration clause, currency risk. Practical guidance for Russian businesses going international.
Administrative Liability of Foreign Nationals in Russia
Ignorantia non est argumentum — ignorance of the law is no defense. What violations expose foreign nationals to liability in Russia, and how to protect your...
Aeroflot and ERV Insurance: A Case of Arbitrary Denials
A real client story: a delayed flight, lost luggage, an insurance denial — and the journey to justice through the courts.
Personal Income Tax on Real Estate Sales
A grandfather gifted an apartment; the grandson sold before the three-year threshold. When no tax is owed, how deductions work, and what to declare.
Termination of Parental Rights in Russia
All 6 statutory grounds under Article 69 of the Family Code, the difference between restriction and termination of parental rights, the step-by-step court...
Self-Employed Status in Russia
Since 2019, Russia has introduced an official self-employed status — we explain who qualifies, what taxes apply, and how it differs from a sole proprietorship.
Employment Contract vs. Civil Contract
Employers often opt for a civil contract instead of an employment contract to reduce payroll costs. We explain when this is lawful — and when a court will...
If You Are Involved in a Traffic Accident
A practical guide for what to do at the scene of an accident: what not to sign, when a simplified Europrotocol is available (up to 400,000 rubles with...
Lifetime Maintenance Agreement: An Alternative to a Will
How to transfer an apartment in exchange for care — a detailed look at the lifetime annuity agreement: differences from a will, tax implications, risks, and...
Adoption and Guardianship of Children
The Dima Yakovlev Law prohibits U.S. citizens from adopting Russian children — but exceptions exist. We explain who may adopt and who may serve as a guardian.
How to Challenge a Contract: Cases from Our Practice
Not every signed contract is final. Two Veritas cases: a security company's insurance contract and a real estate deal — both voided on statutory grounds.
Your Website: How to Protect Content and IP Rights
Three levels of intellectual property protection on the internet — from technical safeguards to litigation with potential awards of up to 5 million rubles.
Online Legal Counsel: Benefits and Risks
How to get quality legal advice online without leaving home — and how to avoid fraud. A guide to the main formats, advantages, and risks.
Affordable Legal Help Without Compromising Quality
Three myths about inexpensive legal services — and practical ways to save: online consultations, outsourcing, and regional attorneys.
Interview: Julia Nagibina on Business in Chelyabinsk
LLC or sole proprietor, an attorney from day one, and the most important startup documents — a practical interview with the founder of Veritas Law Group.
Government Procurement Attorney: What They Do and Why You Need One
Trillions of rubles flow through Russian public procurement each year. We explain who a government procurement attorney is, how they differ from a general counsel, and what Veritas offers in the Urals region.
Online Romance Scams: How Not to Become a Victim
Six practical steps for verifying someone you met online — from reverse image search to checking the Federal Bailiff Service database.
Rights of Civil Servants Under Federal Law No. 79-FZ
Can a civil servant drive for a rideshare service, run a blog, or register on a dating site? We examine real-life questions on social media disclosure, outside employment, and how to challenge unlawful employer demands.
Registering or Dissolving a Marriage with a Foreign National
Where to register a marriage with a foreign national, what documents are required, and how to legalize foreign certificates — a step-by-step breakdown.
Recovering a Debt From a Foreign National Through Court
How a Russian citizen can recover a debt from a foreign national, and how a foreign national can pursue a claim in a Russian court — a detailed overview...
Arbitrazh (Commercial) Court Disputes in Russia
Full breakdown of the Russian commercial court process: types of disputes, the mandatory pre-trial claim, court fees updated September 2024, three...
Foreign Companies in Russian Government Procurement
Foreign companies are entitled to participate in tenders under Federal Law No. 44-FZ — but not in all of them. We review the national treatment regime,...
Government Contracts: How to Avoid Penalties
A government contracting authority may impose financial penalties — but not always lawfully. We review the grounds for exemption from liability, penalty reduction under Article 333 of the Civil Code, and common calculation errors.
Delivering Improved Goods Under Government Contract (44-FZ)
The contracting authority refuses to accept goods that exceed contract specifications — is that lawful? We examine the three conditions under Part 7, Article 95 of Federal Law No. 44-FZ and the consequences of an unsanctioned delivery.
Challenging Government Procurement: FAS Complaint Guide
A step-by-step guide to filing a complaint regarding violations in government procurement under Federal Law No. 44-FZ: deadlines, content requirements, choice of authority, and what to expect at the hearing.
How to Challenge and Reduce Cadastral Value in Russia
Step-by-step guide to challenging cadastral value in 2026: the new GBU procedure, required documents, and how to recover overpaid taxes.