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On 14 April 2022 the Government put before the State Duma a draft law on the taxation of digital rights (transactions with digital financial assets).

On 6 April 2022, a draft law  was submitted to the State Duma providing for amendments to be introduced to Federal Law No. 152-FZ “On personal data” (the “Draft Law”). The draft law intends to enhance the protection of Russian citizens’ rights to the sanctity of their private life.

The draft law No. 104796-8 “On external administration for the management of a company” has been put before the State Duma.

The Russian Government has taken steps to streamline administrative procedures in the construction field.

A draft federal law has been submitted to the State Duma according to which compliance with anti-Russian sanctions will be treated as a severe form of an abuse of powers.

The official explanation of the Bank of Russia on the issue of the mandatory sale of foreign currency earnings has been published. It follows from the explanation that the fulfilment of obligations under export contracts in a way other than payment to an account with an authorised bank generally violates the requirement for mandatory sale.