After completion of Russian personal bankruptcy, enforcement of a discharged claim should not continue, but enforcement of a claim that survives may lawfully continue or begin. The final bankruptcy order must be compared with the particular writ. Creditor, legal basis, period and claim type all matter.
Primary evidence
The bailiff needs the final order, not only a bankruptcy notice.
Different outcomes
Discharged and surviving claims must be separated.
Practical route
File a supported request and retain proof of delivery.
Quick self-check
- Obtain the order opening or continuing enforcement.
- Match creditor, contract, period and amount to the bankruptcy record.
- Determine whether this exact claim was discharged.
- Check for current or statutorily surviving obligations.
- Give the bailiff a reasoned request and final order.
- Use the statutory complaint or court route if relief is refused.
During Bankruptcy
Once a procedure begins, enforcement of monetary claims is governed by the special bankruptcy regime. The treatment of writs and restrictions depends on the bankruptcy stage and claim type.
After Completion
If the court discharged the particular obligation, further compulsory recovery is inconsistent with that result. The writ must still be matched to the creditor, basis, period and debt composition addressed by the order.
Claims That Survive
Article 213.28 preserves specified personal claims, current payments and other obligations. A writ for such a claim may remain effective. A general statement that the debtor was bankrupt is not enough without classifying the debt.
Request to the Bailiff
- identify the enforcement case;
- attach the final bankruptcy order;
- explain the matching claim;
- request closure and removal of derivative restrictions;
- attach EFRSB evidence where useful;
- obtain a written decision.
If Enforcement Restarts
Obtain the decision and writ. Determine whether it concerns a new debt, current payment, statutory exception or duplicate recovery of a discharged claim. The remedy may lie with the bailiff, a superior officer or the court depending on the act and deadline.
| Situation | General approach | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Bankruptcy is pending | Special claim rules apply | Notify bailiff and manager; identify stage |
| Completed with discharge | Discharged debt is not further enforced | File the final order |
| Claim survives by law | Enforcement may continue | Review amount and writ |
| Restriction remains technically | Derivative measure requires removal | Obtain bailiff decision |
| Relief refused | Complaint or court review may apply | Observe forum and deadline |
Notice to a bailiff about bankruptcy: what to include
A separate notice does not create bankruptcy effects, but it connects the court order with specific enforcement files. Identify the FSSP division, every enforcement case, the bankruptcy case number and stage, and a separate request for each file: suspend, end, release a specified restriction or issue a written decision.
Concise drafting aid
“Please add the enclosed information on bankruptcy case No. …, review enforcement cases Nos. … and apply the consequences required by Article 69.1 of Law No. 229-FZ and the current bankruptcy stage. Please send copies of the resulting decisions through …”.
Specify the exact stage, claim type and court order details. A request to close all proceedings is too broad: maintenance, personal-injury compensation and other statutory exceptions may remain enforceable.
The electronically signed court order or an official copy, enforcement case numbers and EFRSB information where needed.
Proof of filing, a list of attachments, replies and decisions for each proceeding.
Every FSSP division involved: one request may not cover proceedings handled by another bailiff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the bailiff learn about bankruptcy completion automatically?
Information is available, but filing the final order and obtaining a decision for the specific case is safer.
Can a card attachment be removed?
If the basis has ended, the particular measure should be lifted and the bank given correct information.
Why did a new case appear after bankruptcy?
It may be an error, a different period, a current payment or a surviving claim. Review the documents.
Do all fines and maintenance claims end?
No. The claim must be classified under Article 213.28 and special law.
Where can a bailiff decision be challenged?
Depending on the act, to a superior officer and/or court under Federal Law No. 229-FZ and procedural rules.
Official Sources
- Federal Law No. 127-FZ.
- Federal Law No. 229-FZ on Enforcement Proceedings.
- Supreme Court review dated 18 June 2025.
- Arbitrazh Case File.
- Bankruptcy Register.
First review the final order and bankruptcy consequences. For bank restrictions, see the separate guide to accounts and debit cards after bankruptcy.
Is Enforcement Continuing After Bankruptcy?
We can review the writ, final order and legal basis for the next step.
BOOK AN INITIAL CONSULTATIONGeneral information as at 29 August 2026. The outcome depends on the facts and court orders; no discharge, asset outcome or fixed timeline is guaranteed.
Completion Does Not Instantly Remove Every Enforcement Database Entry
| Status | Record | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Proceeding active | Enforcement database | Request order |
| Debt discharged | Final order | Seek closure |
| Debt survived | Operative part | Check calculation |
| Deduction continues | Statement | Challenge action |
| Entry closed | Closure order | Check restrictions |
List every proceeding
Do not rely on one aggregate portal amount.
Match legal bases
One creditor may hold several writs.
Address the correct office
Send the application to the unit handling the file.
Closing Enforcement and Discharging Debt Are Related but Different Decisions
Article 47(1)(7) of Federal Law No. 229-FZ provides for closure when a debtor is declared bankrupt and the writ is sent to the manager, subject to statutory exceptions. Final discharge follows Article 213.28 of Federal Law No. 127-FZ. If a proceeding remains after completion, obtain the bailiff order and determine whether the debt survived or the data simply has not been updated. Inaction may be challenged administratively or in court within the applicable period. The practical route starts with records rather than an oral request: the final commercial-court order, case docket, bailiff order, enforcement number, bank statement and proof that an application was delivered. Read the operative part to confirm whether discharge was granted and whether any claim was reserved. Match every enforcement writ to its creditor, legal basis, origination date and debt category. Maintenance, personal-injury compensation, current liabilities and other surviving claims cannot be closed automatically by citing general case completion. The enforcement database, a bank freeze and a travel restriction may update on different timelines, so review each system separately. State a precise remedy in writing: close the proceeding, revoke a named measure, return an incorrect deduction or explain the legal basis for continuing. Retain receipt evidence and verify the outcome again. This guide does not replace analysis of the final order and the particular writ.