Bankruptcy
In-depth articles on personal and corporate bankruptcy in Russia: eligibility, court and out-of-court procedures, assets, transactions, consequences, and creditor and debtor rights.
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Microfinance Organisation Bankruptcy in Russia
How to verify a Russian microfinance organisation insolvency, distinguish an MFC from an MCC, understand outstanding loans and file a creditor claim.
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Russian Bank Insolvency: Deposits, Accounts, Loans and Claims
What depositors, account holders, borrowers and other creditors should do after a Russian bank loses its licence: deposit insurance, claims and loan payments.
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Asset Substitution in Russian Bankruptcy
How asset substitution works in Russian external administration and liquidation, which approvals are required and what changed in April 2026.
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Accord and Satisfaction in Russian Bankruptcy: Transfer and Avoidance
When alternative payment or asset transfer discharges a debt, how to document it and why the transaction may be avoided in Russian bankruptcy.
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Extension of Russian Liquidation Proceedings
When a Russian commercial court extends corporate liquidation proceedings, who may apply, what evidence is required and how the order may be appealed.
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Property Valuation in Russian Bankruptcy: Procedure and Challenge
Who values a citizen’s assets in Russian bankruptcy, when an independent valuer is engaged, how the starting price is set and how valuation may be challenged.
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Bankruptcy Petition Left Without Progress or Returned in Russia
How Russian courts distinguish a petition left without progress, a returned petition and refusal to accept, and how applicants can correct filing defects.
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Separate Disputes in Russian Bankruptcy: Procedure and Appeals
Separate disputes in Russian bankruptcy: filing, parties, requesting reasons within five days of publication, appeal rules, documents and sample request wording.
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Non-Discharge of Debts in Russian Personal Bankruptcy
When a Russian court may deny a debtor’s discharge, which obligations always survive and why non-discharge is an exceptional, evidence-based outcome.
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Resuming a Russian Personal Bankruptcy Case After Completion
When a completed Russian personal bankruptcy case may be reopened after concealed assets are discovered, who may apply and what happens to creditor claims.