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	Presidential Elections in Russia - When, Where and How
	There only 3 days left till the main political event in Russia - Presidential Elections. No wonder that almost everything in Russia now has some political tones, and it is sometimes difficult to understand all this. We have prepared this article to help you getting a complete picture of main rules and details of Russian election legislation.
--29-02-2012--

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	Russian Parliament Seeks Biggest Fines for Opposition
	On Tuesday Russia's State Duma has approved in the first hearing the scandalous draft that could make enormous fines for taking part in or organizing unsanctioned protests.
--23-05-2012--
	Russian Republican Party Is Officially Registered
	The Russian Justice Ministry has restored registration of the liberal Republican Party of Russia, which will allow the party to participate in elections.
--11-05-2012--
	Parents to Be Trained for Adoption
	The Russian government has approved a law that obligates couples to get special training before adopting a child.
--05-05-2012--
	Russian Ruling Party Plans Increasing Penalties for Protesters
	Deputies from Russia’s ruling United Russia party have proposed to toughen punishment for protest organizers and participants.
--18-04-2012--
	New Year Holidays to Become Shorter in Russia
	Russia's Parliament has enacted a bill to increase May holidays for two days on account of the New Year holiday week.
--16-04-2012--
	The Pirate Party of Russia Holds its Congress Online
	On Sunday, the Pirate Party of Russia held its third congress to announce plans to seek official registration according to the new law.
--03-04-2012--
	Russia Plans to Drive Smokers Away
	This week the Russian Parliament will start discussing a new bill significantly tightening the rules for smoking in public places.
--30-03-2012--
	Russia Bans Scientology Books
	A Moscow regional court upheld a lower court’s decision to ban books on Scientology, considering them as an extremist literature.
--26-03-2012--
	Eighth Political Party to Be Registered in Russia
	The Russian Justice Ministry has agreed to register Russia’s Republican Party - the liberal party which was banned in 2007.
--19-03-2012--
	All Russian Civil Servants to Report Their Expenses
	Russian government has proposed a new anti-corruption bill, which will oblige all state officials and members of parliament to declare their expenses.
--14-03-2012--
	St. Petersburg Officials Intend to Punish Rammstein
	As the new bill banning the promotion of homosexuality comes into force, the German metal group Rammstein would be penalized for the "immoral conduct".
--01-03-2012--
	Abortion Law is Toughened in Russia
	The Russian Health Ministry has cut the list of social grounds that allow women to have a free abortion. Now only sexual assault is an excuse for women to abort their pregnancy.
--17-02-2012--
	Slander is Now Costly in Russia
	On January 1, a new law came into effect which has double the maximum sentence for insulting a state official.
--11-01-2012--
	Russian Constitution "Comes to Age"
	Today Russia marks the Constitution Day for the 18th time in its contemporary history. Though this date is no longer a day off in Russia, two thirds of Russian people still celebrate it.
--12-12-2011--
	St. Petersburg Officials Want to Ban LGBT Propaganda
	The Deputies of St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly have approved in the first reading a draft law on administrative responsibility for propaganda by the “gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender” community.
--17-11-2011--
	Russian State Duma Approves Chemical Castration for Pedophiles
	On the 4th of October, deputies of the Russia's State Duma approved a bill assuming chemical castration for pedophiles, with intent to crack down on sex crime against minors.
--05-10-2011--
	Russians Should Expect the Increase in Retirement Age
	Once again the members of the Government have discussed the necessity of pension reform in Russia.
--28-07-2011--
	Only 10% of Russian People Are Ready to Give Up Beer Because of New Law
	The latest public-opinion poll has revealed the attitude of Russian people to the new "dry law" that restricts beer trade and consumption.
--28-07-2011--
	Dry Law in Russian: Beer Equals Vodka - It's Alcohol
	Sad news for those who appreciate a good pint of lager: beer is now officially an alcoholic drink in Russia. It cannot be consumed in the street and can only be sold in small shops and supermarkets.
--21-07-2011--