A Russian personal bankruptcy petition may be filed electronically and procedural steps may be handled through a representative. Remote handling does not remove the debtor’s duty to disclose assets, income, accounts and documents or to cooperate with the court and the insolvency practitioner.
Electronic filing
Documents may be sent through the court’s official filing system if format and signature requirements are met.
Representative
Special procedural powers should be stated expressly in the power of attorney.
Web hearing
Remote attendance requires a motion and technical availability at the court.
What can be handled remotely
Electronic tools may be used to file the petition, submit evidence and motions, monitor the case docket and receive court documents. They do not change territorial jurisdiction: the case belongs to the commercial court at the debtor’s place of residence.
| Step | Remote route | Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Petition | Official electronic court filing | Readable attachments and proper signing are required |
| Evidence | Electronic filing or representative | Originals may still be requested |
| Hearing | Web conference on motion | The court may refuse if the facility is unavailable |
| Monitoring | Commercial court docket | Public entries do not replace documents addressed to a party |
Power of attorney in a bankruptcy case
A citizen may act through a representative. The document must confirm authority, and special procedural acts—signing the petition, abandoning claims, settlement, appeal or receipt of awarded property—should be listed expressly. A representative does not replace the debtor’s duty to provide complete information to the insolvency practitioner.
Requesting a web hearing
- File the motion in advance and identify the case.
- Check identity and technical requirements.
- Wait for the court’s approval and connection details.
- Prepare identification and a stable connection.
- If access is unavailable, promptly send the written position through another permitted channel.
Practical workflow
- Identify the court at the debtor’s place of residence.
- Collect the statutory attachments under Article 213.4.
- Separate personal steps from representative tasks.
- Issue a power of attorney with specific powers.
- File and retain proof of submission.
- Monitor the court docket, EFRSB and practitioner requests.
What remote handling does not change
The debtor may not withhold documents, assets or accounts because no personal court visit occurred. The court may request originals or personal explanations. Incomplete disclosure can delay the case and affect discharge.
Frequently asked questions
May a representative file the petition?
Yes, with properly documented authority; special procedural powers should be express.
Does a motion guarantee a web hearing?
No. Technical availability and the nature of the hearing matter.
Must the debtor travel to the court’s city?
Not always; electronic filing, representation and remote attendance may be used, subject to the court’s decision.
Must a citizen’s power of attorney be notarised?
It must be notarised or certified in another manner expressly permitted by law, depending on the authority involved.
Does the representative replace the debtor’s disclosure duty?
No. The debtor remains responsible for complete and good-faith disclosure.
Primary legal sources
- Article 213.4 of Insolvency Law No. 127-FZ
- Articles 61–62 of the Commercial Procedure Code
- Article 153.2 on web conferences
- Supreme Court Plenum Resolution No. 45
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INITIAL CONSULTATIONThis guide is general information; remote participation depends on the court and the facts of the case.