In August, a series of new laws came into effect in Russia
In August, a series of new laws came into effect in Russia, including restrictions on Russian citizens abroad who were convicted of crimes against the country, expanded social guarantees for military personnel and Ministry of Emergency Situations staff involved in demining operations, and measures to stabilize the fuel market and improve drug quality control. Additional changes included extended support for medical graduates, a prolonged 'garage amnesty,' and restrictions on construction in flood-prone areas.
Consensus
- New laws came into effect in Russia in August.
- The laws include restrictions on Russian citizens who have left the country and been convicted of crimes against Russia.
- The restrictions include blocking bank accounts and property, limiting driver's licenses, and banning access to electronic government services.
- Military personnel and MCHS staff involved in demining in the zone of the special military operation received expanded social guarantees.
- The government was granted additional powers to stabilize the fuel market.
- The 'garage amnesty' was extended until September 1, 2031.
- Construction is prohibited in flood-prone zones.
- Support was introduced for medical graduates participating in mentorship programs.
- Control over the quality of pharmaceuticals was strengthened.
- Pension payments were indexed.
- Notifications for property tax began being sent via Gosuslugi.
- Users of the Max service received free mobile data.
Points of divergence
- The new rules also include a ban on using electronic signatures and on registering as an individual entrepreneur or self-employed person. — kommersant
- The new rules include a ban on making transactions via power of attorney. — kommersant
- The new laws include measures to strengthen the enforcement of legislation. — kommersant
- The new laws include the granting of veteran status for MCHS personnel involved in demining in the SOF zone. — kommersant
- The new laws include credit holidays and preferential access to universities and colleges for military personnel who repelled the invasion of Russian territory. — kommersant
- The changes were made to the Tax Code. — vedomosti
- New mechanisms for suspending and revoking licenses for drug production were introduced upon detection of serious violations. — vedomosti
- The measures aim to ensure fuel supply to citizens and enterprises. — vedomosti
- Since 2022, 183 federal laws have been adopted by the State Duma to support participants in the special military operation. — vesti
- The laws also include measures to protect citizens from fraud and regulate telecom operators. — vm
- The laws were introduced to support families of participants in the special military operation. — vm
Coverage (5 sources)
- Vologdin listed laws that will come into force in August — Коммерсантъ
- What laws came into effect in August — Ведомости
- Vologdin said that since the start of the SVO, 183 laws have been adopted to support fighters — Вести
- Vladislav Volodin spoke about laws that came into effect in August — Вечерняя Москва
- Vologdin listed new measures for traitors to the homeland — Вести