law on foreign agents

Russia to create a “blacklist” of artists who will be banned from paying copyrights

The Russian State Duma is preparing a bill that will tighten the payment of royalties to artists who are foreign agents.

Igor Zur Russia News of Russia State Duma copyright Show business 9 November 2024

TV presenter Tatyana Lazareva* has been placed on an international wanted list

TV presenter Lazareva faces up to 7 years in prison - she has been placed on the international wanted list.

Igor Zur Russia News of Russia Tatyana Lazareva criminal case Society 11 October 2024

Galkin* complained about his status as a foreign agent – his rights and freedoms are being violated

Galkin* stated that, being a cultural and artistic figure, he has never been involved in political activity.

Igor Zur Maxim Galkin Ministry of Justice statement of claim culture and events Show business 15 September 2024

Slepakov* decided to appeal the court's decision to refuse to remove his foreign agent status

Semyon Slepakov* went to the Supreme Court of Russia, demanding that he be removed from the register of foreign agents.

Igor Zur Semyon Slepakov Supreme Court legislation Russia Show business 14 September 2024