Russia-IC presents a review of three recent bills - passed, under consideration or still in the pipeline. For example, click here to learn about the fallout of the 'punk prayer' by Pussy Riot in February 2012.

Five new parties have been registered by the Ministry of Justice on Thursday, putting the official total to 70.

World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim has delivered his vision of the strengths and weaknesses of Russia two times over the past month. He pointed out writer Anton Chekhov as a role model for Russia.

Renova continues its advance through Russia’s vast expanses by investing in airports. Regional Airports Management Company, the airport division of Viktor Vekselberg’s Renova has just won the bid to upgrade the Perm airport.

Russia-IC presents you with an overview of the latest legislative moves by the Russian parliament. Click here to find out what is in store for Russia.

The United Russia party has tabled a lengthy dtaft law aimed at further cutting the death count in car accidents in Russia.

Russians will get more freedom in their phone services starting from December 2013 when the mobile number portability service will be officially introduced.

Russia's billionaire attacks the country's Central Bank in a very emotional way, calling for change in the management.

The Moscow Stock Exchange will float its shares own trading platform, with the road show slated for February 4, 2013.

Top-30 Russia's largest banks would have to put together bailout plans for crisis scenarios, according to Vedomosti daily.

Billionaire Lebedev rejected rumours that he’s going to sell his National Reserve Bank to focus on journalism. Maybe not yet.

Next-gen sat-nav systems are expected to be a win-win solution for insurers and drivers, bringing higher profits to the former and better rates for the latter.

The Tyumen Region is showcasing its success story as it seeks foreign investment in a move to diversify its economy and speed up development.

Novaya Gazeta says it can survive without Lebedev's money while the banker is facing pressure from the Russian law enforcement agency.

Franchising is considered to be one of the possible solutions to many economic problems of modern Russia. In fact, it has already enhanced the growth of the small businesses here. The article gives an overview of the Russian franchising market, depicting its peculiarities in comparison with the global experience.

If the bill on new education regulations and standards is signed into law, a big share of school-leavers will be cut off from colleges and universities.

UC Rusal has announced of a settlement with Interros over the long-standing management dispute in Norilsk Nickel. Billionaire Abramovich has been called in as a peacemaker.

MMK's latest financial report has raised investors' spirits amid record low prices for metal products. Click to find more stats and analysis.

People often wonder what their MPs are busy with in legislatures of different levels. Russia-IC looks at the most ridiculous bills that have been moved in the Russian regions.

Media Markt retail becomes the first retail chain to introduce RFID, or smart tags, into the Russian retail market. Russia-IC looks at the pilot project and the technology which has made stock-keeping a far easier process that when using barcodes.