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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Recovering your property from a bankrupt Russian company: protecting ownership
How an owner can recover property held by a bankrupt Russian company: evidence, the correct claim, differences from a debt claim and a threatened sale.
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Bankruptcy application left without consideration in Russia: next steps
Why a Russian bankruptcy application may be left without consideration, when it can be filed again, and how this differs from return or termination.
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Withdrawing a creditor’s claim in Russian bankruptcy: consequences and application
How withdrawing a register claim differs from withdrawing a bankruptcy petition, whether the debt can be sued for later, and what to check before filing.
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Arbitral awards in Russian debtor bankruptcy: claims and objections
How an arbitral award supports a claim in Russian bankruptcy, when a court enforcement order is needed, and how competing creditors can raise objections.
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Access to a Russian bankruptcy case file: a creditor’s practical guide
How a creditor can access a Russian bankruptcy case file before register admission: procedural status, electronic access, an application outline and missing documents.
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Bankruptcy of a Russian SNT: consequences for plot owners and shared property
What happens when a Russian gardening association becomes bankrupt? Private plots, shared infrastructure, contributions, electricity debts and an owner’s checklist.
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Personal bankruptcy jurisdiction in Russia: which court should receive the petition?
Choose the proper Russian commercial court for personal bankruptcy: registered and actual residence, relocation, Moscow and its region, evidence and filing checks.
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Adjournment of a Russian Bankruptcy Hearing: Grounds and Motion
When a Russian bankruptcy hearing may be adjourned, evidence to attach and sample motion wording. Distinguish adjournment from a recess and suspension of proceedings.
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Debt Certificates for Russian Bankruptcy: Requests and Checks
What to request from a bank before Russian bankruptcy, how a debt certificate differs from account statements and credit reports, and what to do if records are withheld.
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Personal Bankruptcy in Russia with One Creditor
Can you file Russian personal bankruptcy owing only one bank or individual? Court and MFC eligibility, the RUB 500,000 threshold, evidence and the spousal-dispute exception.