29 May
Support for special military operation participants and their families
Families of military personnel deployed to the special military operation zone or outside Russia may continue using service housing at their previous duty station.
Participants in the military special operation who are orphans will also receive priority in obtaining state housing.
Participants in the special military operation are also exempt from state fees for replacing lost Russian passports and driving licences.
Families with children will not pay income tax when selling land
Since 2021, families with two or more children are exempt from personal income tax when selling a flat or house if they use the funds to improve housing in the same year.
Under the new law, they will also pay no tax when selling the land plot on which the sold house and outbuildings stand.
Personal income tax will be credited to regional budgets as a priority
Personal income tax will be deducted from the unified tax payment for regional and local budgets as a priority.
The law will ensure timely transfers to regions and prevent cash-flow gaps.
1 June
Refusing biometric identification
Through a multifunctional centre, you can refuse the collection of biometric personal data for identification or withdraw a previous refusal. This must be done in writing.
The Unified Biometric System will be used to identify people entering certain organisations’ premises, such as defence-industry enterprises or critical infrastructure facilities.
As a general rule, biometric personal data may not be processed outside the Unified Biometric System.
State oversight of products for civil defence needs
Russia's Emergencies Ministry will monitor compliance with Eurasian Economic Union technical standards for products used in civil defence and emergency response.
Restrictions on selling vapes and hookahs
Devices for consuming nicotine products may be sold only in shops and pavilions. Sales at fairs or exhibitions, remotely or through vending machines are prohibited.
Open display and demonstration of hookahs and nicotine-consumption devices in retail outlets is also prohibited.
4 June
Respect for human rights in places of compulsory detention
More organisations will be able to take part in public oversight of human rights in places of compulsory detention. Public associations, associations and unions, foundations and autonomous non-profit organisations will gain this right.
Public monitoring commissions are established as independent of state and local authorities.
9 June
Elections in regions under martial law
In areas under martial law, referendums and elections to state and local authorities may be held if the decision to call them follows consultations with the Russian Defence Ministry and Federal Security Service.
The law aims to allow citizens of the DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions to participate in elections.
17 June
Simplifying renunciation of Ukrainian citizenship
To renounce Ukrainian citizenship, it will be sufficient to submit an application to Russia’s internal affairs authorities. Renunciation will be considered effective from the time the document is submitted.
18 June
Education in juvenile correctional colonies
The Federal Penitentiary Service will retain the functions and powers of founder of schools at juvenile correctional colonies. Teachers from general educational institutions established within correctional facilities may work there, including under contract.
29 June
Support for the self-employed
All individuals may now register trademarks, including self-employed people and those providing services under civil-law contracts. Previously only legal entities and individual entrepreneurs could own trademarks.