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A video of a man reciting a poem to rights holders in Russia has gone viral in the lead up to the introduction of new laws governing the exchange of data online.
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Russia's most prominent opposition politician, Alexei Navalny, was yesterday sentenced to 5 years in prison for embezzling money, in a move he says is political.
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Two new controversial laws have been signed in by Putin this weekend banning propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships and offending believers' feelings.
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Elena Mizulina, responsible for the recent law passed banning promoting homosexual relationships has her sights set on oral sex next. Netizens joke at her expense.
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Users of the Russian Facebook equivalent VKontakte try to avoid copyright restrictions by renaming their favourite groups with unusual names to escape detection.
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A bill is being discussed that would see it being made illegal to even be in the woods during fire season, although there are questions about its enforcement.
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After lobbying by groups representing creative interests, a bill has been introduced in the State Duma that is aimed at reducing copyright infringement in Russia.
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A new category of vehicle is to be created, the "M" category, including all vehicles with engines up to 50cc, and 50km/h top speed, which will require a licence.
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Netizens mock the St. Petersburg local lawmakers for passing amendments to their noise nuisance laws that forbid loud snoring and cats from walking around at night.
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Netizens despair as kiosk owners defy a law forbidding the sale of beer from anything other than a shop, that came into effect on the first of January 2013.
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The New Year marks a significant change in the laws regarding alcohol in Russia - beer will, for the first time, be on restricted sale as an alcoholic drink.
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A new bill that would ban urination in public places has been slammed by netizens as unnecessary and unfair on those with weaker bladders due to age or illness.
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Ekaterina Samutsevich's sentence has been suspended, while the remaining two members of Pussy Riot will have to serve the remainder of their three year sentence.
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The Supreme Court have ruled that beating protesters is legal, provided they do not die or suffer serious injuries. Any attempt at self-defence is also illegal.
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Russian radio stations are to broadcast a warning message before any song determined by an expert group to contain lyrics or content inappropriate for children.
A video of a man reciting a poem to rights holders in Russia has gone viral in the lead up to the introduction of new laws governing the exchange of data online.0
Russia's most prominent opposition politician, Alexei Navalny, was yesterday sentenced to 5 years in prison for embezzling money, in a move he says is political.
Two new controversial laws have been signed in by Putin this weekend banning propaganda of non-traditional sexual relationships and offending believers' feelings.
Elena Mizulina, responsible for the recent law passed banning promoting homosexual relationships has her sights set on oral sex next. Netizens joke at her expense.
Users of the Russian Facebook equivalent VKontakte try to avoid copyright restrictions by renaming their favourite groups with unusual names to escape detection.
A bill is being discussed that would see it being made illegal to even be in the woods during fire season, although there are questions about its enforcement.
After lobbying by groups representing creative interests, a bill has been introduced in the State Duma that is aimed at reducing copyright infringement in Russia.
A new category of vehicle is to be created, the "M" category, including all vehicles with engines up to 50cc, and 50km/h top speed, which will require a licence.
Netizens mock the St. Petersburg local lawmakers for passing amendments to their noise nuisance laws that forbid loud snoring and cats from walking around at night.
Netizens despair as kiosk owners defy a law forbidding the sale of beer from anything other than a shop, that came into effect on the first of January 2013.
The New Year marks a significant change in the laws regarding alcohol in Russia - beer will, for the first time, be on restricted sale as an alcoholic drink.
A new bill that would ban urination in public places has been slammed by netizens as unnecessary and unfair on those with weaker bladders due to age or illness.
Ekaterina Samutsevich's sentence has been suspended, while the remaining two members of Pussy Riot will have to serve the remainder of their three year sentence.
The Supreme Court have ruled that beating protesters is legal, provided they do not die or suffer serious injuries. Any attempt at self-defence is also illegal.
Russian radio stations are to broadcast a warning message before any song determined by an expert group to contain lyrics or content inappropriate for children.