Articles & Publications
Foreign Representation
Legal assistance for foreign nationals and international companies operating in Russia.
Russian Adoption Documents with Apostille
A Canadian family adopted a child from Russia in 2008. In 2026 they needed the original Russian birth certificate and court adoption decree with apostille...
Administrative Liability of Foreign Nationals in Russia
Ignorantia non est argumentum — ignorance of the law is no defense. What violations expose foreign nationals to liability in Russia, and how to protect your...
Adoption and Guardianship of Children
The Dima Yakovlev Law prohibits U.S. citizens from adopting Russian children — but exceptions exist. We explain who may adopt and who may serve as a guardian.
Online Romance Scams: How Not to Become a Victim
Six practical steps for verifying someone you met online — from reverse image search to checking the Federal Bailiff Service database.
Registering or Dissolving a Marriage with a Foreign National
Where to register a marriage with a foreign national, what documents are required, and how to legalize foreign certificates — a step-by-step breakdown.
Recovering a Debt Through Court Proceedings Involving a
How a Russian citizen can recover a debt from a foreign national, and how a foreign national can pursue a claim in a Russian court — a detailed overview...
Foreign Companies in Russian Government Procurement
Foreign companies are entitled to participate in tenders under Federal Law No. 44-FZ — but not in all of them. We review the national treatment regime,...