What's new
Changes and news
The guide grows gradually: new checklists, case breakdowns and terms are added. In this section we note what has been added or updated. We do not retell changes in the law as news; instead we show how to confirm for yourself that a rule is still in force unchanged. The guide describes Russian law; rules differ in other countries, so check your own law or ask a local lawyer.
A summary is only as up to date as the law on the day it is published. When a decision depends on a rule, open the official text and look at the date of the version.
This feed shows only what has appeared or changed in the guide itself. We do not cover changes in legislation as news; we explain how to check whether a rule is current on your own. Ask a lawyer how a rule applies to your situation.
New in the guide
Latest changes to the sections.
Glossary of contract terms
Key concepts explained, from offer and acceptance to penalties, pre-trial procedure and versions of a law.
Checklists for common contracts
Guides published on renting a home, repairs, buying from a private seller and online offers, plus a step-by-step way to read a contract.
Table of supporting documents
The documents section now sets out what a contract, a receipt, a certificate, messages and a payment slip prove and what to check in them.
Everyday cases explained
Hypothetical cases added: a stalled repair, an unreturned deposit, an unpaid loan, changed online terms, a faulty item and an undated contract.
How to find the official text of a law (in Russian)
The archived publications address now has instructions on where to find the current version of a Russian law and which sources not to trust.
Catalogue of articles for English readers
This list will feature standalone articles written for English-speaking readers. We prepare them around questions people face when entering everyday contracts, and we do not translate them from other languages.
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What GTA 6 coaching can realistically cover before launch, which GTA V and GTA Online skills carry over, and how coaching differs from account sharing.
- Exploring Final Fantasy XIV raid planning: Gaming Culture
How Final Fantasy XIV players plan raids: static groups, scheduling, roles, learning fights and etiquette, plus a neutral look at carry services and the rules.
- How To Research Game Guides And Walkthroughs: Progression Road Map
How to judge game guides and walkthroughs by date, patch relevance and author transparency, with Albion Online as a worked example and a checklist.
- Aion 2 guides: Mechanics, Preparation and Common Questions
An editorial look at Aion 2 guides: confirmed mechanics, how to prepare for the global servers and how to judge guide advice while patches keep changing.
Topics in progress
- How to read terms of service without missing what matters
- An IOU between friends: what it should say
- Signing off finished work: why both sides benefit
- Writing a complaint about a broken deal: the key parts
Editorial rules
- Articles in this catalogue are written separately for each language version and are not translations.
- Some articles link to third-party websites, including gaming services; we do not control their content, prices or terms.
- We do not provide legal services or publish advertising for lawyers, firms or services, rankings, prices or reviews.
How to check whether a rule has changed
Start with the official portal
Open the Official Internet Portal of Legal Information, pravo.gov.ru, the official Russian legal information portal; official publication of legal acts is done there, in particular.
Find the act by its title
Use the full title of the law or code so you do not confuse it with documents on similar topics.
Look at the version
Find out which version is in force now and from what date, and do not rely on copies that carry no date.
Compare the article text
Read the relevant article in full and compare it with the summary. If they differ, trust the official text.
Check with a lawyer
Even exact wording does not tell you how the rule will be applied to your circumstances. If money or housing is at stake, consult a professional.
Related sections
- Basics
The parts of any contract: parties, subject, price, deadlines, liability and termination, and when a contract counts as concluded under Russian law.
- Documents
What proves an agreement: the contract, a receipt, an acceptance certificate, messages, a payment slip; when the law requires writing and why deadlines matter.
- Finding the law (in Russian)
What used to be at this address and how to find the current version of a Russian law in the official source yourself.
Sources
- Civil Code of the Russian Federation (Part One), Articles 161, 196, 432
- Official Internet Portal of Legal Information (pravo.gov.ru)
These materials are based on the Civil Code of the Russian Federation and describe Russian law. Rules change over time, so check the article against the current version on the official Russian legal information portal, and take a real dispute to a lawyer. Rules differ in other countries: check your own law or ask a local lawyer.