Court Procedure
Practical guidance on Russian civil procedure, including claims, jurisdiction, evidence, expert examinations, costs, appeals and enforcement.
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Territorial Jurisdiction in Russian Civil Cases
A practical guide to identifying the proper court for a Russian civil claim: the general venue rule, statutory alternatives, exclusive jurisdiction and address checks.
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Application to Set Aside a Russian Default Judgment: Grounds, Deadline and Fee
Preparing an application to set aside a Russian default judgment: evidence, seven-day period, current fee and a court case with an original PDF.
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Moscow District Court Jurisdiction: How to Find the Correct Court
How to identify the correct Moscow district court by address, distinguish it from a magistrate district and check the territorial jurisdiction rules before filing.
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Magistrate Judge in Russia: Jurisdiction and Court District
Which civil, criminal and administrative cases a Russian magistrate judge hears, and how to identify the correct court district before filing.
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Power of Attorney for a Russian Court Case
A practical guide to authorising representation in a Russian civil court: scope, special powers, term, date and current procedural checks.
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A Russian Civil Appeal: Deadline, Grounds and Filing Documents
Prepare a GPK civil appeal: the one-month deadline, specific grounds, attachments, new evidence and the current procedure for restoring a missed deadline.
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A Russian Civil Claim: Contents, Attachments and Filing
Prepare a claim under Russian Civil Procedure Code Articles 131–132: party details, requested relief, calculation, fees, service and supporting documents.
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Applications to the ECHR against Russia: What to Consider after 16 September 2022
What remains possible for ECHR applications against Russia and why the event date matters.
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Power-Line Support on Russian Land: Supreme Court Review No. 4 (2016)
Power-line support removal in Russian Supreme Court Review No. 4 (2016): determination 18-KG16-61 and the result of review.
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Pre-Action Claim in Russia: When It Is Needed and How to Prove Delivery
When a pre-action claim is required in Russia, what it should contain and how to preserve proof of delivery.