Russia | Effective March 1, 2027, the minimum HQS salary will be RUB 717,000: the draft law has been adopted in the third reading
On July 8, 2026, the draft law was adopted in the third reading. Among other changes, it increases the minimum salary for foreign workers with HQS (Highly Qualified Specialist) status.Read more
Russia | Medical Examinations for Foreign Citizens in Russia Starting September 1, 2026
Federal Law No. 162-FZ of June 10, 2026, introduced amendments to Federal Law No. 115-FZ of July 25, 2002, “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation” (hereinafter referred to as the “Law”), concerning medical examinations for foreigners entering Russia. The changes are effective as of September 1, 2026.
Russia | Changes to Immigration Fees
Effective July 27, 2026, multiple increases in government fees related to migration and citizenship will take effect in accordance with Federal Law No. 190-FZ of June 26, 2026.
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Russia | Overview of changes to labor law effective September 1, 2026
In 2026, the changes will be targeted—legislation will be adapted to current realities, protections for certain categories of workers will be strengthened, and administrative procedures will be updated.
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Kazakhstan | Labeling online ads in Kazakhstan: what businesses and influencers need to know
With the rise of social media and blogging, online advertising has become one of the main channels for promoting goods and services. At the same time, the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan has established clear rules for labeling such content—requirements that are important for both advertisers and influencers to be aware of.
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Russia | What is included in digital profile of a foreign national as of June 30, 2026
Effective June 30, 2026, the “Digital Profile of a Foreign Citizen” will be launched—Russian Federation Government Resolution No. 735 of June 12, 2026, will take effect, approving the following:
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Russia | The Supreme Court has issued a review of case law on customs disputes
The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation has summarized case law on customs disputes by issuing “Thematic Review of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation No. 9/2026. On the Consideration by Courts of Disputes Related to the Application of Customs Legislation,” which was approved by Resolution No. 12A/2026 of the Presidium of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated June 17, 2026.
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Russia | Proposed Amendments to the Arbitration Procedural Code of the Russian Federation: An Analysis of Key Changes
The bill, drafted by the Supreme Court and submitted to the State Duma on June 18, 2026, is aimed at improving procedural legislation. The changes will affect both civil procedure (the Civil Procedure Code of the Russian Federation) and administrative procedure (the Administrative Procedure Code of the Russian Federation), but most of the changes pertain to arbitration proceedings.
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Russia | New Legislative Initiatives: Supporting Goods of Russian Origin and Encouraging the Hiring of Vocational School Graduates
Two significant bills have been submitted to the State Duma that reflect the current direction of government policy: strengthening the domestic economic cycle and providing targeted incentives for employment.
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Russia | Changes to forms of notifications from the Ministry of Internal Affairs concerning foreign nationals
Starting September 1, 2026, certain Ministry of Internal Affairs notification forms regarding foreign nationals will change [1], as well as a request to bring in highly qualified specialists (HQS).