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Coronavirus COVID-19 in Russia

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Coronavirus

Morbidity and mortality

Main article: Incidence and mortality from coronavirus COVID-19

COVID-19 in Moscow and the Moscow region

Main article: Coronavirus COVID-19 in Moscow and MO

COVID-19 in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region

Main article: Coronavirus COVID-19 in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region

How IT helps Russian regions isolate people and survive a pandemic

The impact of the coronavirus COVID-19 on the Russian economy

The impact of the epidemic on digital transformation in business

How Russian companies are participating in the fight against COVID-19

Medicines and vaccination against coronavirus COVID-19

Who died from coronavirus in Russia

Main article: Who died from coronavirus in Russia

2022

23.6 billion rubles were allocated for payments to health workers affected by COVID-19

23.6 billion rubles were allocated for payments to health workers in Russia to victims of COVID-19 in 2022. This is stated in the explanatory note to the law "On the execution of the budget of the Social Insurance Fund," which was published at the end of May 2023.

It follows from the document that lump sum insurance payments in the amount of more than 1 billion rubles were made in 382 cases of death of health workers. Another 22.5 billion rubles were allocated for payments for 327.2 thousand cases of harm to health that did not lead to disability. For payments to 68 health workers who received disability due to the disease, 73 million rubles were allocated.

23.6 billion rubles allocated for payments to health workers affected by COVID

Funds for such a measure of support were provided by the reserve fund of the Government of the Russian Federation. Taking into account the balances of funds from 2020-2021. in 2022, the FSS had 24 billion rubles in its budget for payments. In 2020, 31.75 billion rubles were allocated to the fund for the same purposes, and 22.2 billion rubles in 2021.

If the medical staff contacts those infected with coronavirus infection, the state owes him money:

  • special social payments - in 2022 they amounted to from 600 to 3880 P for one normative shift.
  • additional regional payments.
  • insurance payments due to illness, disability or death - from 68 thousand to 2.7 million rubles at a time. Money pays social insurance - they medicated his loved ones.

Presidential Decree No. 313 of May 6, 2020, which introduced new insurance guarantees for doctors in excess of standard ones, expired in July 2022 due to the "stabilization of the epidemic situation" and the transfer of doctors to the planned mode of operation. Until this month, a health worker infected during the treatment or diagnosis of COVID-19 claimed a one-time payment of 68.8 thousand rubles if he could prove the fact of his infection[1]

Federal Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund spent 203.3 billion rubles on the treatment of patients with COVID-19

The Federal Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund for 2022 spent 203.3 billion rubles on the treatment of patients with COVID-19. The Accounts Chamber provides such data in its report on the progress of the budget execution of the MHIF.

According to TASS with reference to this document, the number of hospitalizations of patients with coronavirus from January to December 2022 in inpatient conditions in all profiles of medical care amounted to 23.7 million in the amount of 1.1 billion rubles.

203.3 billion rubles per year was allocated for the treatment of patients with COVID-19 in Russia
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Additional financial support for medical organizations in the field of compulsory medical insurance in accordance with the decisions of the Government of the Russian Federation in connection with COVID-19 as of January 1, 2023 amounted to 48.1 billion rubles, which is 2.0% of the amount of subvention submitted to the regions for the implementation of territorial compulsory medical insurance programs (2,461,3 billion rubles), - reported in the Accounts Chamber.
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Earlier, Olga Tsareva, deputy chairman of the FFOMS, said that the fund's costs for drug provision in 2022 amounted to 500 billion rubles (for comparison: in 2018, the expense amounted to 150 billion rubles). She clarified that a significant role in increasing funding last year was played by the program to combat cancer, and the costs associated with COVID-19 were also taken into account.

In April 2022, the Government of the Russian Federation ordered to send 35.1 billion rubles to 74 subjects so that they could pay clinics for outpatient and inpatient medical care provided to patients with COVID-19 in 2021 and 2022. Additional funds were found in the normalized insurance reserve of the Federal Compulsory Medical Insurance Fund (FFOMS).

The normalized insurance reserve of the FFOMS amounted to 210 billion rubles in 2022, mainly it is needed to pay for medical care in federal medical organizations, and in 2022 it was first pledged unplanned spending in the range of 30 billion rubles, which this time went to help regional compulsory medical insurance systems.[2]

Rospotrebnadzor removes all COVID restrictions in Russia

From July 1, 2022, the mandatory wearing of masks, a ban on holding mass events and restrictions on catering places have been canceled.

A new version of the "omicron" was revealed in Russia. What will be the new wave of the pandemic

In June 2022 Russia , the revealed a new version of the omicron strain of coronavirus - COVID-19 VA.5. According to the head, Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova it is possible to more intensively distribute this option, but this will not prevent the necessary measures from being taken.

Subvariants of the omicron strain BA.4 and BA.5 are characterized by being easier to spread between humans and harder to trace to the immune system. Due to the increased infectiousness , the World Health Organization (WHO) drew attention to the new sub-variants of the VA.4 and VA.5 virus.

A new version of the "omicron" was revealed in Russia. What will be the new wave of the pandemic

According to scientists interviewed by Izvestia, a new wave of the pandemic may come due to the new subspecies of the coronavirus. However, the disease will be easier than before: the causative agent of COVID-19 has become more infectious, but less dangerous.

According to Albert Rizvanov, director of the Scientific and Clinical Center for Precision and Regenerative Medicine at Kazan Federal University, the BA.4 and BA.5 variants had a reverse mutation in the spike protein ("corona," with which the virus enters the cell), which made them more similar to the original Wuhan strain. At the same time, those who have been ill with the previous lines of Omikron are worse protected from new subspecies, he noted.

These features can explain the possibility of these strains to cause repeated waves of COVID-19, which occurs by mid-June 2022 in the UK and a number of other countries in Europe, South Africa and the United States, said Mikhail Bolkov, senior researcher at the Laboratory of Inflammation Immunology at the Institute of Immunology and Physiology of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

According to the results of a clinical study published on June 13, 2022 in the international medical journal Vaccines, the Russian Sputnik V vaccine is 97% effective against hospitalization with the omicron strain when an additional (booster) dose of Sputnik Light or Sputnik V revaccination is administered. In addition, re-vaccination helps to avoid critical complications in 99% of cases.[3]

Zhirinovsky, who was vaccinated 8 times, was hospitalized with serious lung damage

On February 9, 2022, it became known about the hospitalization of LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky. He contracted the COVID-19 coronavirus, while earlier the politician said that he had been vaccinated against this infection more than once. Read more here.

2021

Accounts Chamber: Suppliers of equipment to combat COVID-19 sold it at a reduced cost

Suppliers of medical equipment used to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus do not receive additional profits, and sales of devices are carried out at a reduced cost relative to prices on the market in 2020. This was announced on December 21, 2021 by the auditor of the Accounts Chamber (JV) of the Russian Federation Andrei Perchyan during the government hour in the State Duma. Read more here.

Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation: Mortality from COVID-19 in Russia - 4%, among patients on mechanical ventilation - 95%

On November 10, 2021, the chief freelance pulmonologist of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Sergei Avdeev, presented data according to which the total mortality from the coronavirus COVID-19 among patients with detected infection in the country is 1.5-4%, in hospitals - 7-15%. Read more here.

In Russia, revealed a new strain of COVID-19, which is 15% more infectious than Indian

On October 21, 2021, the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor announced the identification in Russia of a new version of the delta strain of the coronavirus COVID-19. The variety, called AY.4.2, is 15% more infectious than the original Indian strain. Read more here.

In Russia, cases of hospitalization of children with COVID-19 in intensive care began to be recorded

By mid-October 2021, cases of hospitalization of children infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus began to be registered in Russia, followed by their placement in intensive care units. This was told by an infectious disease doctor, doctor of medical sciences Nikolai Malyshev.

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There were cases when children are hospitalized in intensive care. There are rare, still, thank God, rare, but already fatal cases, - he said at a press conference "COVID-19 and children."
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In the Russian Federation, cases of hospitalization of children with coronavirus COVID-19 in intensive care began to be recorded

Earlier in October 2021, the head of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Mikhail Murashko, said that in the country, 12-13% of all cases of coronavirus are children (aged 6 to 17 years). At the same time, the minister spoke about the presence of a large number of requests for a vaccine against COVID-19 for the child population. According to him, she is at the final stage of examination. Murashko emphasized that the answer from the expert organization on its use will be received by the end of October 2021.

Nikolai Malyshev on October 18, 2021 announced that the children's vaccine against coronavirus will have significantly lower reactogenicity, while maintaining a protective function.

The chief physician of the Leader-Medicine medical center, pediatrician, virologist Yevgeny Timakov believes that vaccination against COVID-19 can be shown primarily to children from 14 to 18 years old. According to him, the body of children at this age is developed almost like in adults, so it is necessary to protect their reproductive organs from the virus.

The Ministry of Health says that if the vaccine is approved, then the decision to vaccinate the child will be made by parents exclusively on a voluntary basis. By mid-October 2021, vaccination of the population over 18 years old was approved in Russia and the drug is being tested for the age group of 12-17 years.

On October 16, 2021, the director of the Gamaleya Center, Alexander Gintsburg, announced that the coronavirus vaccine for children could be called Sputnik M. The letter M will denote the word "small."[4]

Coronavirus lived in the body of a Russian woman for a record 318 days

At the end of July 2021, it became known about the record duration of the disease coronavirus () COVID-19 infection. A unique case on his page Facebook in described Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor Skoltech Georgy Bazykin.

According to him, the Russian woman was treated for coronavirus for 318 days, which is a world record. The virus in the patient's body evolved twice as quickly as usual, while the woman did not produce antibodies.

COVID-19 lived in the body of a Russian woman for a record 318 days
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Evolution is associated with the flight of viral peptides from presentation on the HLA alleles of this very patient - that is, from T-cell immunity, the biologist explained.
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Infectious disease specialist Oksana Stanevich, in a commentary on the post, clarified that we are talking about an oncological patient aged 40-50 years. With the help of special therapy, doctors managed to cure it.

Georgy Bazykin noted that at the end of July 2021, this is the longest case of COVID-19 known, although not the only one.

The previous record for the duration of COVID-19 was set by a resident of Great Britain Dave Smith. Coronavirus infection persisted in him for 290 days. All this time he was getting worse and better. At the same time, each time the tests gave a positive result for coronavirus.

Yevgeny Timakov, chief physician of the Leader-Medicine Medical Center, says that a protracted coronavirus infection is primarily associated with the patient's individual immune response. The virus successfully masked itself from antibodies and from T-cell immunity, constantly mutating.

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That is why in patients who have different immunodeficiency states, viruses can be in the body for a long time. I know a lot of examples where they last three months, "he said.
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According to Timakov, vaccination against COVID-19 should be carried out with drugs that form not only antibodies, but also T-cell immunity (vector vaccines and mRNA vaccines).[5]

Brazilian strain of COVID-19 capable of overcoming immunity discovered in Russia

In July 2021, a Brazilian strain (gamma) of the coronavirus COVID-19 was detected in Russia, capable of overcoming immunity. This was reported in the press service of the scientific center "Vector," which developed the vaccine "EpiVacCorona."

In "Vector" noted that the Brazilian strain, like the Indian one, is more infectious. They are both in the category of "concern," in particular due to the fact that they can reduce the effectiveness of antibodies. Nevertheless, cases of detection of a "gamma" state in the country are isolated.

Brazilian strain of coronavirus capable of overcoming immunity discovered in Russia

Several samples of variants of the new coronavirus have been obtained from research institutions, and Australia Thailand , Italy according to Vektor. The new variants are comprehensively investigated using an algorithm that determines their viability on various surfaces, pathogenicity for laboratory animals and a number of other properties, including neutralization efficiency. The full cycle of research will take about two months.

The emergence of the Brazilian strain of coronavirus became known in December 2020. A new strain of coronavirus of the B.1.1.28 variety was found in the state of Rio de Janeiro.

Researchers from the universities of Oxford, São Paulo and Imperial College London have revealed that this strain is able to overcome the immunity developed in people who have previously had COVID-19, as it is 1.4-2.2 times more infectious than other variants of the coronavirus.

The gamma variant of the coronavirus, also known as the Brazilian strain, is included by the World Health Organization in the list of feared strains whose mutations have increased the ability of the coronavirus to be transmitted from person to person, changed symptoms or made it more resistant to vaccines. Along with the gamma variant, the list also contains the alpha variant of British origin, the South African beta variant and the Indian delta strain[6]

Rospotrebnadzor creates an AI system for analyzing the epidemiological situation

In early June 2021, it became known about the creation by Rospotrebnadzor of a system using artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze the epidemiological situation. Read more here.

Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation: 12% of those infected with COVID-19 suffered a severe infection

According to the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, which were published by the department on May 27, 2021, about 600 thousand people infected with the coronavirus COVID-19 suffered an infection in moderate, severe and extremely severe forms. This figure was named by the director of the National Medical Research Center for Therapy and Preventive Medicine, the chief freelance therapist of the Ministry of Health Oksana Drapkina.

Considering that by May 27, 2021, a little more than 5 million cases of COVID-19 infection were registered in Russia, it turns out that 12% of patients faced a severe form of the disease. Almost the same share (11% in the stationary network) was previously called by the Minister of Health of the Russian Federation Mikhail Murashko. According to him, about 46% are patients with a moderate course of the disease.

Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation: 12% of those infected with coronavirus COVID-19 suffered a severe infection

According to Oksana Drapkina, 2-6 months after recovery, the observed patients continued to experience severe fatigue and anxiety, depression, they experienced shortness of breath and hair loss. The representative of the Ministry of Health stated the relevance of the problem of organizing rehabilitation for such patients. It is planned to start centrally from July 2021.

In May 2021, Svetlana Nikolaeva, senior researcher at the clinical department of infectious pathology at the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology of Rospotrebnadzor, reported that the share of severe cases among children infected with coronavirus is less than 1%. In the vast majority of children (80%), coronavirus infection was mild, a mild form was recorded in 54.5% of children, almost a third of patients were asymptomatic, she said.

The mortality rate for coronavirus infection is in the range from 0.3% to 1.5% of the number of all infected. The Zyfras vary according to age and quality of medicine.[7]

2020

24 thousand employees of Rosatom Corporation have had COVID-19

On December 25, 2020, Rosatom released a video message from Director General Alexei Likhachev to employees. In it, the head of the state corporation said that during the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19), almost 24 thousand Rosatom employees had an infection. Most of them fully recovered and returned to work. Read more here.

The costs of testing and treatment of COVID-19 exceeded the entire budget of the compulsory medical insurance

On December 7, 2020, it became known that the costs of testing and treating the COVID-19 coronavirus in Russia exceeded the entire budget of the compulsory health insurance program.

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Of course, the coronavirus has made its own adjustments to the operation of the compulsory medical insurance system. The costs of treating patients with coronavirus infection today in March-October without taking into account the November figures, they are significant... During these months, the cost of treating patients with coronavirus infection only in hospitals and testing amounted to 143.5 billion rubles, "said Elena Chernyakova, chairman of the Federal Compulsory Health Insurance Fund (MHIF), quoted by Interfax.
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The costs of testing and treatment of coronavirus exceeded the entire budget of the compulsory medical insurance

According to her, the costs of treating patients with coronavirus infection in hospitals and testing exceeded the entire compulsory medical insurance budget by 8%. Moreover, the costs at the end of November 2020 will be significantly higher than the October ones, she noted.

Chernyakova said that in order to financially provide medical organizations and taking into account the decrease in the volume of medical care in general, the FFOMS decided to switch to monthly financing of medical care in the amount of up to 1/12 of the annual volume.

According to the forecasts of Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov, state spending on combating the consequences of the pandemic will reach 2 trillion rubles in 2021. In 2020, the authorities allocated 4 trillion rubles for these purposes. The federal budget "has become such a military shield that took on all this blow," the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

In November 2020, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin also said that the pandemic dealt a "huge blow" to the Moscow budget, so in the next three years the budget plans to borrow 700 billion rubles. According to him, this is the largest volume ever. The draft capital budget for the next three years states that the city's economy sank 2.4% in 2020.[8]

Ministry of Health recommends treating coronavirus at home with telemedicine

In November 2020, the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation issued an order to organize the treatment of people infected with coronavirus COVID-19 at home using telemedicine technologies.

According to the document published on the official portal of legal information, medical institutions must be provided with the necessary premises, means of communication and equipment for consultations (consultations of doctors) so that doctors can interact with patients. It is also necessary to provide the necessary means of communication and equipment of doctors in remote mode of operation.

Ministry of Health recommends treating COVID-19 at home with telemedicine

The Ministry of Health recommends providing remote medical care not only to people with confirmed COVID-19, but also to Russians with signs or confirmed community-acquired pneumonia, acute respiratory viral infections and influenza.

The heads of regional ministries of health and medical organizations are instructed to keep statistics on remote advice and form registers of invoices for payment.

According to the order, consultations are provided using the Unified Portal of State and Municipal Services, Regional GIZZ and MIS. Doctors have the right to remotely appoint the necessary studies, write out a certificate (medical report) in electronic format, adjust the treatment.

In addition, in accordance with the order, medical students after the third year can take tests for COVID-19 in patients who are treated at home.

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It is allowed to involve in the provision of medical care... persons with higher medical education, as well as persons who have mastered the educational program of higher medical education in the amount of three courses or more (in the specialty "Nursing" - two courses or more), after completing training in short-term additional professional programs (at least 36 hours), - said[9] "
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Russians returning from abroad must now attach coronavirus test results to public services

From July 29, 2020, Russians returning from abroad must attach the results of the COVID-19 coronavirus test to public services. The corresponding form appeared on the portal.

As the press service of the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications explained to RIA Novosti, the form was launched so that regular flights returning from abroad leave information about the coronavirus test. Such requirements are provided for by the Decree of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Russian Federation dated 07.07.2020 No. 18 "On Amendments to the Decree of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Russian Federation dated 18.03.2020 No. 7" On Ensuring Isolation Regime in order to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19, "noted in the department.

Russians returning from abroad must provide test results for COVID-19

In mid-July 2020, Rospotrebnadzor announced that Russians arriving from abroad on regular flights will have to upload coronavirus test results to the public services portal within three days. Completed questionnaires during the day should be transmitted to the territorial bodies of Rospotrebnadzor at the place of further follow of the arrivals.

Foreigners will also have to take a coronavirus test within three days before departure and fill out a questionnaire on board. If the SARS-Cov-2 test failed to pass in the required period, then within three days after arrival it will be necessary to undergo a medical examination already in Russia. The carrier company has the right to refuse to board a foreign citizen if he does not have a document about the test passed.

Since July 15, Russia has canceled the mandatory two-week isolation for those arriving in the country. In addition to regular flights, citizens of the Russian Federation can return to the country with "export" flights. In this case, they will still need to undergo a 14-day quarantine at the place of registration or at the observatory.[10]

Rospotrebnadzor approved the rules for the prevention of COVID-19 by the end of the year

The head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova approved on May 27, 2020 sanitary and epidemiological rules for the prevention of coronavirus in Russia, which will be valid until January 1, 2021. The decree of the chief state sanitary doctor was published on the official Internet portal of legal information[11]

These rules establish requirements for preventive, sanitary and anti-epidemic measures to prevent the spread of cases of COVID-19 in the Russian Federation. Such activities include:

  • monitoring the incidence and intensity of immunity in those who have been ill, risk groups and the entire population;
  • diagnosis of the circulation and spread of the virus;
  • epidemiological diagnostics;
  • assessing the effectiveness of the measures taken to combat coronavirus.

A separate set of rules concerns the hygienic education of citizens.

  • They need to provide information about the coronavirus: symptoms of the disease, methods of prevention. To inform the population is recommended through the media, bulletins, individual conversations with patients;
  • The population needs to justify why it is necessary to maintain a distance of one and a half to two meters;
  • Explain the rules for wearing masks and using antiseptics.

The document states that people who come from regions with an unfavorable epidemiological situation must be isolated for two weeks from the moment they arrive at home or in observatories.

Also, the decree prescribes the procedure for conducting laboratory diagnostics, registering cases of coronavirus infection and hospitalization of patients. So, tests first need to be done:

  • people with ARI symptoms;
  • those who have come into contact with patients with COVID-19;
  • patients with community-acquired pneumonia;
  • people living in prisons;
  • those who live in social organizations: boarding schools, boarding houses, orphanages.

Real mortality from coronavirus in Russia may be 72% higher

The real mortality rate from the coronavirus COVID-19 in Russia may be more than 70% higher than official statistics say. On May 11, 2020, the Financial Times (FT) wrote about this, referring to the results of its own analysis. Read more here.

100 employees of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation were diagnosed with coronavirus

On May 8, 2020, it became known that about 100 employees of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation were identified. coronavirus COVID-19 Most of the infected work in, the To Moscow chairman said at a press conference. CENTRAL BANK Elvira Nabiullina More. here

Regions with the highest mortality rate from coronavirus

The indicator speaks a lot about the work of the health care system in the region (data at the beginning of May 2020)

  • Pskov region - 4.08%,
  • Adygea - 3.24%,
  • Udmurtia - 3.18%,
  • Ingushetia - 2.83%,
  • Kemerovo region - 2.41%,
  • Volgograd region - 2.33%,
  • Khakassia - 2.32%,
  • Irkutsk region - 2.26%,
  • Sevastopol - 2.20%,
  • Stavropol Territory - 2.16%.

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124 thousand infected

During the day on May 2, 2020, another 9623 cases of COVID-19 infection were detected in Russia in 83 regions.

The total number of infected in Russia for the entire time is 124,054 people.

The ban on work in connection with quarantine affected about 3 million Russians

On April 27, 2020, Aktion-ICFER reported that according to the research of the service "General Director. Counterparties "6.55% of companies fell under a direct ban on work in Moscow, 9.5% - in the Murmansk region, 9.44% - in the Crimea.

4.6% of companies in Russia fell under a direct ban on work during the quarantine measures. Mainly these are catering establishments, beauty salons, cinemas, fitness clubs, etc. According to the data on the average number of the Federal Tax Service (relevant in 31.12.2019), these companies employ 4.16% of all employees, or 2.974 million people, in accordance with Rosstat data on the number of working population of Russia (71.5 million people).

Moscow leads in the total number of employees who were banned from working - 411 thousand people, in accordance with the data of the Federal Tax Service on the share of employees in the affected business sectors and Rosstat on the number of employees in the capital. This is about 5.75% of the officially employed population in the region. Another 145 thousand people were banned from working in the Moscow region. In second place in terms of the number of employees who were banned from working is the Krasnodar Territory (181 thousand people). Further - St. Petersburg (145 thousand), the Republic of Crimea (97.5 thousand), Sverdlovsk region (80 thousand).

In terms of the share of employees who work in companies that have fallen under restrictions, Crimea is in the lead - in this region, the ban affected 11.4% of the employed population. Also, the Murmansk region - 8.2% and Sevastopol - 7.4% of all officially employed employees were among the anti-leaders in terms of the number of employees whose employers cannot continue their activities.

The list of regions by the share of business that is prohibited from working is headed by the Murmansk region - 9.5% of the region's companies were banned from working during the quarantine period. The second place is taken by the Crimea (9.44%), the third - by the Krasnodar Territory (7.99%).

Crimea also significantly suffered from work bans due to the coronavirus - the republic topped the rating of regions in terms of the share of business revenue, which is prohibited from working in connection with quarantine (5.03% of the total revenue of the entire business in the region). At the same time, Sevastopol ranks third (2.84%).

This is due to the large number of sanatoriums, hotels other service enterprises designed for, and tourists indicates a low level of diversification of the region's economy. The same economy of the resort Krasnodar Territory, where they are located, Sochi is distinguished by greater diversification - there are many enterprises and agriculture food manufacturers whose activities have not been suspended.

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"All-Russian and regional work bans significantly affected small businesses and its employees. First of all, companies with a small average revenue suffered from the quarantine measures taken. Thus, 4.6% of companies that fell under the ban on work account for about 1.11% of the total revenue of the entire Russian business. However, the small percentage of revenue does not detract from the fact that about 4.16% of the total working population of the country remained without work - both temporarily and permanently. "

noted' Andrey Shkolin, head of the analytical department of the service "General Director. Counterparties "'
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The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Group-IB detained the administrators of a fraudulent online service that traded fake passes

Employees of the Moscow Criminal Investigation Department, with the assistance of experts from Group-IB, an international company specializing in preventing cyber attacks, detained administrators of a fraudulent service that sold fake digital passes for the quarantine period for residents of Moscow and Russian regions. Group-IB announced this on April 27, 2020. In total, experts found 126 fraudulent Internet resources - sites, channels and groups in social networks, where fake certificates and passes are illegally sold. More than half of the services have already been blocked. Read more here.

62 thousand cases of infection

Money for the construction of "Vostochny" will be transferred to the fight against COVID-19

7.5 billion rubles, intended for the construction of the second stage of the Vostochny cosmodrome, will be transferred to the fight against the coronavirus COVID-19. Interfax writes about this with reference to a source in the rocket and space industry on April 20, 2020. Initially, these funds were intended for the construction of the launch pad of the Angara rocket.

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"Currently, the technical parameters of the investment project for the construction of the launch complex are being finalized. In this regard, it was decided to redistribute the funds previously allocated for it. The funds will be used to combat the economic consequences of coronavirus infection, as well as measures to eliminate its consequences, "the agency's interlocutor said. He clarified that 7.5 billion rubles. will go to the government reserve fund.
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The construction of the launch pad for the Angara rocket on Vostochny has already begun. The work is carried out by PSO Kazan. Their end is scheduled for the end of 2022.

Murmansk region buys electronic bracelets to control those infected with COVID-19

In mid-April 2020, it became known about the decision of the government of the Murmansk region to purchase electronic bracelets to control those infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus. For these purposes, about 1.5 million rubles have been allocated from the reserve fund. Read more here.

In Primorye, they began to identify violators of the self-isolation regime using drones

The authorities of Primorye began to monitor compliance with the self-isolation regime using unmanned aerial vehicles. On April 13, the press service of the regional government spoke about this innovation on its official page on the social network Instagram. Read more here.

Launch of the mobile application "Public services STOP Coronavirus"

In April 2020 Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media Russia , she launched the STOP Coronavirus State Public services mobile application in test mode. It is designed to provide a number of electronic services that can be in demand in terms of distribution. coronavirus infections The application can also be adapted for specific conditions for organizing access control in the context of the introduction of self-isolation measures in a particular region of Russia (with the exception of g.). Moscow Read more here.

Electronic sick leave is provided to Russians returning from abroad through the portal of public services automatically

The Ministry of Communications of Russia reported that all working Russians who return from abroad and fill out the arrival registration form, the sick leave opens automatically. Thus, citizens are not obliged to personally contact medical institutions for the execution of these documents.

After returning to their homeland before passing border control, all Russian citizens fill out a form on the Unified Portal of Public Services, which indicates, including the place of work or study, as well as the address at which they will be during quarantine. Also, the applicants confirm their consent to receive sick leave.

Then this information is transferred to the Social Insurance Fund of Russia, which, after checking and confirming it, downloads the electronic sick leave to the citizen's personal account on the Unified Portal of Public Services.

The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation launched an IT system for collecting data from patients with coronavirus and their circle of contacts

In early April 2020, the Russian Ministry of Health launched an IT system to collect data from COVID-19 coronavirus cases and their circle of contacts. Information users will be interested federal departments. Read more here.

Authorities will direct 1.4 trillion to fight coronavirus

1.4 trillion rubles will be allocated from the federal budget for the fight against coronavirus COVID-19 and for anti-crisis measures in connection with the pandemic. This was announced at a meeting of Vladimir Putin with members of the government by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The transcript of the meeting was published on the official website of the Kremlin.

Of these funds, 171 billion rubles. will receive regional budgets. Including as compensation due to a decrease in income. Another 150 billion rubles. will be allocated for "short-term targeted loans and loans to small and medium-sized businesses on preferential terms to pay wages and other urgent needs under VEB guarantees."

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Also, state support can be provided to backbone companies. "The government has formed a list of strategic enterprises, which includes 650 companies, and with subsidiaries and affiliates - up to 4,000 organizations. Monitoring of their financial and economic condition was organized, as a result of which a set of support measures will be developed. In addition, in order to support sanitary and epidemiological measures, enterprises will have the opportunity to take these costs into account when taxing profits, "Mishustin said.
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Russia has developed "liquid" gloves to protect hands from viruses

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The Government of the Russian Federation allocated 5.2 billion rubles for the purchase of 1200 ambulances

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Engines from aircraft began to be used to disinfect streets in Russia

On April 1, 2020, it became known that engines from aircraft began to be used to disinfect streets in Russia to combat the COVID-19 coronavirus. The innovation noticed in Chelyabinsk is designed to increase the area of ​ ​ treatment with a special solution.

As the press service of the mayor's office told Interfax-Ural, cars spray a three percent solution of hydrogen peroxide through two aviaturbin installations. On the day, road services spray 180 tons of mortar on the roads.

To disinfect streets in Russia, they began to use engines from aircraft to combat the coronavirus COVID-19
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The car also moves at a speed of 5 km per hour, but by accelerating the device with a jet engine, a huge cloud is created and the device is sprayed on a large diameter, capturing not only the road in front of the car, but also the side of the road, the Chelyabinsk mayor's office said.
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They also noted that two such cars on April 1, 2020 were re-treated with roads watered with a disinfectant solution the day before. The work of cars with "roaring like a plane on takeoff" installations attracted the attention of citizens, they actively shoot videos and photos and upload them to the Internet.

According to the city authorities, at first washing machines were used to fight the coronavirus, but later the road workers brought two air turbine installations and connected them to a sprayer.

In one day, disinfectants used 180 tons of solution. Motorists of the city are asked not to interfere with the work of special equipment and not to integrate into the columns.

In addition, as told in the city hall, several ordinary watering machines on April 1, 2020 entered new routes, during the day they will additionally handle 30 more roads in all districts of the city.

By April 1, 2020, 21 cases of coronavirus infection were registered in the Chelyabinsk region, in COVID-19- Russia 2777. The Governor of the Chelyabinsk Region Alexey Teksler signed an order on the introduction of a mandatory self-isolation regime in the region.[12]

The Government of the Russian Federation reserved 1.4 trillion rubles to fight coronavirus

The Russian government has reserved 1.4 trillion rubles or 1.2% of GDP to combat the spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19 and implement anti-crisis measures. This was announced on April 1, 2020 during an online meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers with Russian President Vladimir Putin by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

According to him, the government will regularly submit reports to the President of Russia on measures to support citizens and the economy amid the coronavirus.

The Russian government has reserved 1.4 trillion rubles or 1.2% of GDP to combat the spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19 and the implementation of anti-crisis measures

In addition, 171 billion rubles were reserved for the restructuring of budget loans in the budget. We are talking about a delay in the payment of budget loans, as well as about supporting the regions in the event of a decrease in income amid a pandemic. Airlines for the export of Russians from abroad will receive compensation totaling 1.5 billion rubles.

As the head of government emphasized, Putin set the government the task of supporting citizens and the economy.

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All preparatory work was carried out by us as quickly as possible. During the day, we formed the necessary changes to the legislation and the very next day - March 26 - considered them at a government meeting, Mishustin reported, adding that the State Duma and the Federation Council approved federal bills that provide for the implementation of the initiatives proposed by the president.
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As part of anti-crisis measures in a pandemic, a government decree came into force to increase the maximum amount of unemployment benefits to 1 minimum wage (minimum wage). About 30 billion rubles will be additionally allocated for this. According to Mishustin, amendments to the legislation will also facilitate the bankruptcy procedure for citizens. The procedure itself will become free, the prime minister added. However, we are talking only about people whose debt is 50 000-700 000 rubles, he explained.[13]

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First criminal cases for coronavirus infection opened in Russia

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On March 26, the man was placed on compulsory quarantine in the Zarya boarding house, but the next day he escaped from there. On March 28, he was detained in St. Petersburg and sent back to Zarya. A case was initiated against the man on attempted violation of sanitary and epidemiological rules (Article 30 and Article 236 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation).

In Russia, began to initiate criminal cases on attempts and actual infections with coronavirus

A criminal case on violation of the self-isolation regime was opened in the Bryansk region. Mother and son, upon returning from Spain, ended up in the Bryansk Regional Infectious Diseases Hospital, where they were diagnosed with COVID-19. Arriving from abroad, the Bryansk residents reported their trip and promised to stay at home. But they violated the self-isolation regime and infected four more relatives with the coronavirus.

Doctors, officials and law enforcement agencies constantly remind about the need to take precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection COVID-19. However, not all Russians listen to these recommendations, even if they are already suspects in the disease or have received a diagnosis at all.

On March 31, 2020, the State Duma adopted in the second reading a bill providing for fines for violating the self-isolation regime.

Amendments to the Administrative Code will introduce fines for violation of the regime for citizens from 15 thousand to 40 thousand rubles, officials - from 50 thousand to 150 thousand rubles and legal entities - from 200 thousand to 500 thousand rubles. If the violation turns into harm to health or death of a person, fines will increase to 300 thousand, 500 thousand and 1 million rubles, respectively.[14]

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A service to help Russians return home from abroad has been launched on the public services portal

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FSTEC recommendations on ensuring the safety of CII subjects in the context of the coronavirus pandemic

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Instructions of the Government of the Russian Federation

On March 25, 2020, Mikhail Mishustin held a meeting of the Presidium of the Coordination Council under the Government of the Russian Federation to combat the spread of a new coronavirus infection in the Russian Federation. Following the results, the following decisions were made and instructions were given[16]:

In connection with the new coronavirus infection declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization and the acceleration of its spread in 170 countries of the world, including the Russian Federation, as well as the introduction of an emergency regime by individual states and the ban on international flights:

1. Rosaviation to ensure the termination of regular and charter flights from Russian airports to airports of foreign countries from 00:00 on March 27, 2020, with the exception of flights related to the export of Russian citizens to the territory of the Russian Federation from foreign countries in connection with the spread of a new coronavirus infection (in accordance with the lists of citizens formed by the Russian Foreign Ministry), as well as flights carried out according to certain decisions of the Government of the Russian Federation.

2. Russian Foreign Ministry:

2.1. No later than March 27, 2020, send to the Ministry of Transport of Russia, Rospotrebnadzor, the Ministry of Health of Russia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, PJSC Aeroflot formed as of March 26, 2020 lists of citizens of the Russian Federation planning to return to the Russian Federation (hereinafter - citizens) (with indication of their last name, first name and patronymic, citizenship, current location, permanent and temporary place of residence in the Russian Federation, contact phones, availability (absence) of return tickets, availability (absence) of visas, the final place to which they plan to reach).

2.2. To recommend that citizens abroad who are unable to return to the Russian Federation due to restrictive measures introduced in the host states take the necessary measures to ensure their stay in the host country and protect their health, taking into account the fact that when returning to the Russian Federation, they will need to stay in a 14-day quarantine in the Russian Federation.

2.3. Assist citizens in the host country in organizing their residence and extending the validity of documents on the basis of which citizens are in the host country.

2.4. By March 30, 2020, send to the Ministry of Transport of Russia, Rospotrebnadzor, the Ministry of Health of Russia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, PJSC Aeroflot available information about citizens who are in the host country and want to return to the Russian Federation to organize their export to the territory of the Russian Federation.

3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia to ensure the implementation of measures related to the provision of assistance to citizens located in the territory of foreign states until their return to the Russian Federation at the expense of funds received by foreign agencies of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia from income-generating activities.

4. The Ministry of Finance of Russia, if there is an additional need, to ensure the immediate allocation of the necessary budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia for the purposes specified in paragraph 2 of this list of instructions.

5. The Ministry of Transport of Russia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, with the participation of the Ministry of Defense of Russia, the Office of the President of the Russian Federation, to form a plan for the export of citizens from foreign countries with the involvement of aircraft of the Ministry of Defense of Russia, PJSC Aeroflot, FSBI SLO "Russia" and other airlines.

The deadline is March 30, 2020.

6. The Ministry of Transport of Russia and the Federal Air Transport Agency, together with the executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, in cooperation with Rospotrebnadzor, will organize an inspection of all citizens at airports from March 26, 2020, arriving from countries where cases of a new coronavirus infection have been registered, including their thermometry, taking material to detect a new coronavirus infection with the simultaneous issuance to such citizens of a decree of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor on being at home in isolation for a period of 14 days from the date of return to the Russian Federation.

Information about arriving citizens subject to isolation should be sent to the medical organizations to which these citizens are attached for the purpose of dynamic monitoring of them, accordingly organizing the activities of these medical organizations.

Report the results to the Government of the Russian Federation.

The deadline is March 27, 2020.

7. In order to take measures to counter coronavirus infection and ensure the safety of certain categories of employees, the heads of federal executive bodies will transfer the maximum possible number of employees to a remote mode of performance of official duties from March 27, 2020, taking into account the creation of conditions for the uninterrupted functioning of the federal executive body.

Submit to the Office of the Government of the Russian Federation information on:

the number of employees of the central office and separately territorial bodies (if any) of the federal executive body transferred to remote work, as well as the number of pregnant women, women with children under the age of 14 and workers over 60 years old. In case of phased translation, provide the specified information for each stage and terms of their implementation;

the procedure for organizing the work of employees of the federal executive body transferred to remote operation.

Ensure that similar events are carried out by subordinate organizations.

The deadline is March 27, 2020.

8. Recommend the executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation to temporarily suspend:

holding leisure, entertainment, entertainment, cultural, physical culture, sports, exhibition, educational, advertising and other similar events on the territory of the relevant subject of the Russian Federation with the full-time presence of citizens, as well as the provision of relevant services, including in parks of culture and recreation, shopping and entertainment centers, on attractions and other places of mass visiting of citizens;

citizens visiting buildings, structures, structures (premises in them) intended mainly for carrying out these events (provision of services), including nightclubs (discos) and other similar facilities, cinemas (cinemas), children's playrooms and children's entertainment centers, other entertainment and leisure establishments, as well as introduce a ban on smoking hookahs in restaurants, bars, cafes and other public places.

9. The Ministry of Economic Development of Russia, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, the Ministry of Finance of Russia, when preparing a draft set of additional measures aimed at increasing the stability of the Russian economy, to work out measures for state support of the catering sector and services, as well as owners of commercial real estate.

The deadline is March 26, 2020.

10. Rospotrebnadzor, together with the executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, to summarize data on the availability of consumables to ensure sampling, their delivery to laboratories testing for the presence of a new coronavirus infection, as well as sample preparation, to determine the need for the volume of purchases of these consumables.

The deadline is March 26, 2020.

11. Rospotrebnadzor should submit to the Government of the Russian Federation a schedule for the supply of consumables for test systems to the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in accordance with the formed application, based on the need to ensure their constant availability in the relevant laboratories.

The deadline is March 27, 2020.

Appeal to citizens of the President of Russia

On March 25, the Russian President made an emergency appeal to the nation and presented a plan to stimulate the country's economy affected by the impact of the coronavirus. The plan of the head of state includes a wide range of measures aimed at both supporting Russian citizens and helping small and medium-sized businesses.

  • In Russia, the week from March 30 to April 5 will be a non-working[17] Vladimir Putin said this in a televised address to the citizens of the country. The President emphasized that long weekends are introduced with the preservation of wages. According to the president, the long weekend is intended to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. At the same time, according to the president, authorities at all levels, medical institutions, shops, pharmacies and transport will continue to work.

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Such an emergency measure is being introduced in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic, the head of state explained. "We see how the situation with the coronavirus epidemic in the world is developing sharply. In many countries, the number of cases continues to grow. The entire world economy was under attack. Now it is extremely important to prevent the threat of the rapid spread of the disease, "said Vladimir Putin.
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  • Small and medium-sized enterprises will be given a tax deferral for six months, except for VAT
  • The rate of insurance premiums decreases from 30% to 15% for salaries more than the minimum wage, primarily for those working for small and medium-sized businesses

  • According to Putin, as part of measures to support ordinary Russians, all families entitled to maternity capital in the next three months, starting in April, will be able to receive an additional 5 thousand rubles for children under three years old. Such support is especially important for families where children now do not attend a nursery or kindergarten, for parents who are on sick leave or on parental leave, the head of state explained. He also instructed to speed up the start of payments for children from three to seven years old inclusive. Putin demanded that the measure be introduced in June - that is, a month earlier than planned[18] combat the coronavirus]. The President added that all social benefits and benefits to Russians will be automatically extended over the next six months. As an example, he cited a hypothetical family with benefits for housing and communal services. "She will not need to regularly confirm the level of her income in order to receive such support," he said. Another additional measure of support for Russians was the transfer of payments to veterans and home front workers dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the Great Victory from the May holidays to April.

  • The head of state stated that it is necessary to support those who ended up on sick leave or lost their jobs. "Now sick leave is calculated based on the length of service of the employee and his salary. As a result, employees, primarily young people, can receive extremely low sick leave payments. This, of course, is unfair, "the president said. He proposed to establish a norm according to which sick leave payments should be calculated based on the amount of at least one minimum wage per month. "While such a norm will be valid until the end of this year, and then we will make a decision taking into account the situation," Putin added. Speaking about the support of people who have lost their jobs, the head of state proposed to increase unemployment benefits. "Now, with the exception of some categories of citizens, the maximum payment for unemployment benefits is limited to 8,000 rubles a month. I propose to increase it to the level of the minimum wage, that is, up to 12,130 rubles, "he said. The Russian President also demanded that everything possible be done to prevent further growth in unemployment in the country.

  • Another pain point was the situation with the debt burden of Russians. The head of state proposed to provide for vacations for both consumer and mortgage loans for people who have fallen into a difficult life situation and whose income due to the impact of coronavirus on the economy decreased by 30 percent or more. "He [such a citizen] should have the right to temporarily suspend the service of his debt and prolong it. Of course, without any penalties, "Putin said. He appealed to the Bank of Russia with a request to provide for a similar mechanism for prolonging loans for individual entrepreneurs. Putin added that if the payment of debt for objective reasons turned out to be impossible at all, then the bankruptcy procedure should be feasible and easy. He gave instructions to work out the appropriate measures to the government and parliament.

In the current economic situation in Russia, it is necessary to support mortgage borrowers, says Vladimir Putin. The President proposed introducing loan holidays with a drop in income by more than 30%. "With a sharp reduction in income, it is difficult to pay off debt in the same mode," the head of state stated.

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"I propose to provide for" holidays "for both consumer and mortgage loans. What it's about. If a person is in a difficult life situation, namely his monthly income has dropped sharply, by more than 30%, he should have the right to temporarily suspend the service of his debt and prolong it. Of course, without any penalties, "the president said (quoted by Interfax).
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According to the president, such a measure is simply necessary in the context of a rapid and significant deterioration in the economic situation of the borrower. "It is clear that with a sharp reduction in income, it is difficult to pay off debt in the same mode. Or simply impossible, "Vladimir Putin argued his position (quoted by TASS Information Agency of Russia).
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  • An unpleasant surprise for Russians was the introduction of a 13 percent tax on interest on deposits (it will affect deposits over 1 million rubles) and income from bonds, as well as an increase to 15 percent in the tax rate for those who withdraw income in the form of dividends to foreign accounts. Speaking about the first measure, Putin noted that in many countries of the world, interest income of individuals from bank deposits and investments in securities is subject to personal income tax. "We don't have that kind of income taxed," he said. Speaking about the second proposal, Putin noted that now two-thirds of the funds that are withdrawn in the form of dividends abroad are actually the income of specific individuals as a result of various kinds of "so-called optimization" schemes. They are subject to a real tax rate of only 2 percent. "Whereas citizens even on small salaries pay income tax of 13 per cent. This, to put it mildly, is unfair, "Putin explained. The head of state admitted that the last two proposals are not easy, but the funds raised in this way will go directly to finance measures to support families with children, to help people who face unemployment or find themselves on sick leave.

Sberbank received clarifications from the Ministry of Finance about the tax for deposits in excess of 1 million rubles, which President Vladimir Putin proposed to introduce, said the head of Sberbank German Gref in a letter to clients. Here's what he wrote:
    • A tax of 13% will be levied on income from the "total amount" of a person's deposits in all banks, if in the aggregate they exceed 1 million rubles.
    • The tax will not take effect this year, but from 2021, and will apply "only to income received in 2021."
    • Ruble revaluation of foreign currency deposits will not be taxed.
    • The tax applies only to interest income, the deposits themselves are not taxed, as before.

  • During his speech, Putin also presented a block of measures to support small and medium-sized businesses, which incurs losses in the context of the coronavirus epidemic. Measures include a deferral for all taxes, except VAT, for six months. Micro-enterprises can additionally count on a delay in insurance premiums - also for six months. Small and medium-sized enterprises, among other things, will be provided with a six-month loan deferral. Other stimulus measures include a moratorium on creditors filing for bankruptcy. It will affect companies from the most affected industries. We are talking, in particular, about such an area as tourism. In addition, the country will introduce a reduced rate of insurance premiums for small and medium-sized businesses. Now enterprises in Russia are obliged to pay insurance premiums for an employee at a rate of 30 percent, of which 22 percent go to the Pension Fund, 5.1 percent go to compulsory health insurance, and another 2.9 percent - to social insurance. Under the new rules, they will be able to pay at a rate of 15 percent.

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Criminal liability threatens to spread false information about coronavirus

The Investigative Committee of Russia threatened distributors of fakes about coronavirus with a fine of up to 3 million rubles. The department began checking for the appearance of inaccurate information about the number of cases of COVID-19 in Russia. Lawyers from the Moscow Law Office "Scheglov and Partners" gave advice on how to behave in this situation.

Many residents of Russia in messengers received a warning message that total montioring of social networks and all messengers is being established in Russia: "From Monday, March 23, fines WhatsApp telegrams Instagram coronavirus of up to 20 minimum wages will be levied for distribution in,, and other social networks about, including jokes, pictures with jokes, or arrest up to 15 days.

Be careful not to send unnecessary messages or information contrary to laws and morals. Avoid talking to your friends and family about sensitive information. Tell your children and be very careful! Anything you write or say can be used against you, even any joke!. "

At the same time, the Investigative Committee announced a possible punishment in the form of a fine of up to 3 million rubles for disseminating fake information about the scale of infection with the COVID-19 coronavirus in Russia. As stated in the UK, "a procedural check has begun in Moscow under Part 1 of Art. 237 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (concealment or distortion of information about events, facts or phenomena that create a danger to the life or health of people) and part 4 of Art. 128.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (slander that a person suffers from a disease that poses a danger to others) in connection with the spread of inaccurate information regarding the number of cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Russia in order to increase panic. "

If under Part 1 of Art. 237 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation, distributors of fakes can face from a fine of up to 300 thousand rubles to two years of forced labor or imprisonment, then the second article provides for a fine of 10 times more. So, under Part 4 of Art. 128.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation guilty face a fine of up to 3 million rubles or in the amount of income for a period of up to three years. As an alternative, up to 400 hours of compulsory work is provided.

Earlier on Monday, the Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a warning that not only administrative responsibility, but also criminal liability could threaten to post fake information regarding the coronavirus. The ministry urged citizens to be attentive to the information published on the Internet and instant messengers, to focus on official sources.

At the same time, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has repeatedly refuted various information about the coronavirus, which regularly appears on the Internet. So, in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, the Kursk region and some other regions, fake news was spread that during the raid events the police would fine parents whose children would be alone in public places. In the Lipetsk region, through messengers, inaccurate information was sent that the traffic police blocked all entrances to Lipetsk in connection with a two-week quarantine. Twice the police denied information about the closure of the entrance to Moscow.

On March 20, the head of the state center for informing Russians about the situation with the coronavirus, Alexei Goreslavsky, said that the center detects five to six campaigns every day to spread false information about infection on the Internet, and about 50 messages are detected a day, which can be called fakes. According to him, in many cases these are thoughtless reposts in publics, communities and, much more often, in messenger groups.

Roskomnadzor, on the basis of the requirements of the Prosecutor General's Office, only on March 20 demanded that a number of media and administrations of social networks YouTube, VKontakte and Instagram remove false information about the coronavirus. On Monday, Roskomnadzor reported that all resources, except for YouTube and Instagram, fulfilled the requirement of the Prosecutor General's Office.

{{quote 'Deputy Senior Managing Partner of the Shcheglov & Partners Law Office of Moscow, lawyer Yulia Lyalutskaya commented on the situation: "Agree, the panic around the pandemic is not good for anyone. The population is nervous, some suspicious citizens are already independently diagnosing the most severe form of the disease. Shops are in a fever from the influx of people wishing to "stock up

."

Even a non-trading business, based on false information, makes far from rosy forecasts and cannot reliably assess the risks and timing of the lull in the industry.

It is certainly necessary to stop panic. However, I will disappoint those who composed such an entertaining message on social networks: no one will punish jokes and jokes. Ultimately, humor for a Russian person is one of the most effective means of protection against all troubles. We do not have a rule of law that will allow us to introduce total control over "pictures" and punish their distribution if the joke turns out to be a little salted.

And the press references to the possibility of initiating criminal cases under Art. 237 and 128.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation look about the same far-fetched.

Art. 237 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (concealment of information about circumstances that create a danger to the life or health of people) does not apply to all citizens, but only to the so-called "special subject," that is, persons clearly named in the rule of law. These are persons obliged to provide the population and bodies authorized to take measures to eliminate such a danger with the information indicated (part 1 of article 237 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) or persons holding a state position of the Russian Federation or a state position of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation, as well as the head of local self-government bodies (part 2 of article 237 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation). And the norm itself is not about the dissemination of false information (including the virus), but about the concealment of vital information.

Thus, the norm of Art. 237 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation is rather aimed at protecting the population from "hushing up" real numbers, which is what fake news imposes on us. And not at all on the application of punishment for each joke or picture.

As for Part 4 of Art. 128.1. The Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (slander that a person suffers from a disease that poses a danger to others), then for its application it is necessary to spread slander against a particular person. It is not possible to bring to justice for slander a person who will only doubt the official figures, diagnoses and symptoms, albeit publicly.

But no matter how illusory the criminal liability for jokes and works of small prose is, I would ask everyone to be more attentive to what we send to the information environment.

What for one can only be speculation and personal opinion, in the lips of followers, will be overgrown with false testimony and statistical data and will go for a walk in the light absolutely independently of the author. No one knows what consequences such a "story" will provoke. But it is already clear that it will not help in the fight against the virus.

Take care of yourself, observe hygiene rules and... laugh more and from the heart. We will survive everything! "}}

Russia will create a contact tracing system with carriers of coronavirus

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The government has prepared a list of backbone companies

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In addition Leroy Merlin to "," the list of backbone also includes a retailer of household goods. The IKEA list also includes construction contractors, including PJSC and Mostotrest DSK.Autobahn

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Ministry of Labor explained the payment of sick leave during quarantine due to coronavirus

The Ministry of Labor gave explanations on the payment of sick leave issued in connection with the coronavirus quarantine. Contrary to standard practice, it will be produced in parts. The first payment will be received in 7 calendar (5 working) days, and the second - after the closure of the disability certificate. The funds will be directly transferred by the Social Insurance Fund, which is more convenient for employers[19].

Temporary rules will take effect from March 20. The corresponding decree was adopted by the government of the Russian Federation.

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"For the first time, the opportunity to get sick leave remotely has been realized. The Ministry of Labor, together with the Social Insurance Fund, is launching a mechanism that will give quarantined citizens the opportunity to conveniently arrange sick leave, and for those who visit medical institutions - to avoid contact with potential carriers of the virus, "commented Minister of Labor and Social Protection Anton Kotyakov.
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Electronic sick leave will help in quarantine due to coronavirus

The unfavorable epidemiological situation in Russia, caused by the threat of the spread of coronavirus infection, pushes workers and their employers to switch to a new procedure for issuing and filling out sick leave, namely, in electronic form. An electronic certificate of incapacity for work has the same legal significance as a paper one.

Registration of an electronic hospital greatly simplifies the process of stabilizing the spread of infection, because everything happens remotely: citizens who arrived from abroad, sick or in contact with sick people do not need to visit a medical organization.

What is quarantine, and how is it different from the usual sick leave?

The registration of a certificate of incapacity for work under quarantine is somewhat different from the algorithm for issuing ordinary sick leave (with a cold or flu, for example). A potential carrier of the virus and people in contact with it are sent to the so-called self-isolation, which lasts two weeks (14 calendar days).

Mandatory quarantine is announced for Russian citizens who have returned from certain countries where the epidemiological situation is out of control, and those who have come into contact with them, including those living together with potential carriers of the virus.

However, the issuance of such sick leave is provided only for officially employed people, that is, registered in the state under an employment contract. Individual entrepreneurs, self-employed, employees under civil law contracts and freelancers will not be paid for quarantine.

Mechanism for registration of electronic quarantine sick leave

An electronic certificate of incapacity for work is issued in the personal account of the Social Insurance Fund (hereinafter referred to as the FSS). Relatives can also request the document if the applicant himself is not registered in the LoC. The Government of the Russian Federation approved the rules for registration in the resolution of March 18, 2020 No. 294. The rules are valid from March 20 to July 1, 2020.

To obtain an electronic sick leave under quarantine, the employee needs:

  • go to your personal account on the FSS website. Entry is possible only for users registered on the public services portal (in the ESIA). If the employee is not registered, then registered relatives have the right to apply on his behalf, confirming the relationship with the documents;
  • the next step is to form an application through the "Submit a request" section;
  • fill in all mandatory fields: full name, SNILS, compulsory medical insurance policy, date of birth and address. In the Case Text field, specify the reason for the request. You need to enter the details of the passport. When filling out an application for a relative, provide consent to perform actions on his behalf and scans of documents confirming kinship. You can confirm your stay in a country with an unfavorable epidemiological situation by providing: scans of passport pages with border crossing marks; electronic plane ticket. For all residents of such citizens, documentary evidence of the fact of cohabitation is required;
  • the next stage - within one day, the FSS will process the application and transfer the information to one of the medical organizations;
  • the next working day after receiving information from the FSS, the medical organization draws up an electronic certificate of incapacity for work - immediately for 14 calendar days. In case of full-time registration by a doctor of a sick leave (when calling him to his house), the information on the issuance (formation) of an electronic sick leave must be submitted by the medical organization to the FSS no later than the next working day;
  • The FSS requests information about the employee from the employer within one working day. The employee can independently inform the employer of the identifier of the electronic hospital;
  • within two days, the employer provides documents to the FSS;
  • The FSS pays temporary disability benefits to the employee.

Benefits are paid first in the first 7 calendar days, then a second time - after 14 calendar days.

What is required of the employer?

There are general requirements for working with electronic sick leave, regardless of why this document is drawn up: for ARVI or due to quarantine. Both the medical institution and the employer must be connected to the electronic document flow with the FSS.

The employer must have technical means for working with electronic sick leave. To do this, it is easiest to use special services for submitting reports, the functionality of which includes working with electronic certificates of incapacity for work.

Mishustin instructed to involve prisoners in the production of medical masks

On March 17, 2020, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin instructed to create conditions for the production of medical masks in institutions of the Federal Penitentiary Service (FSIN). It is assumed that convicts will produce protective equipment as a daily labor service.

As RBC writes with reference to the relevant document, the head of government ordered the Ministry of Industry and  Trade, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Defense  and the Russian Guard to provide the military, students and students of colleges with conditions for the  production of personal protective equipment, including masks, gowns and medicines.

Mikhail Mishustin ordered the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Education and Science, the Ministry of Defense and the Russian Guard to provide the military, students and college students with conditions for the production of personal protective equipment

The Ministry of Justice and the FSIN Penitentiary Service must ensure that convicts sew medical masks daily, and the Ministry of Industry and Trade is instructed to organize the delivery of PPE to consumers with the involvement of the capabilities of the Russian Post and Internet commerce. At the same time, the Ministry of Justice was instructed to develop a legal act on administrative responsibility for violation of the established rules of conduct in the threat of an emergency.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade will be responsible for providing ventilators and for ECMO.

The Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Telecom and Mass Communications will have to develop a special Internet resource with up-to-date information on coronavirus, and the FSO will have to provide the  opportunity to hold all meetings in the government via video conferencing.

The shortage of masks in Russia arose due to the coronavirus pandemic. It caused a rush of demand, which exhausted the pharmacy stocks of masks  and antiseptics back in February 2020. The government assured that there is no shortage of protective equipment in Russia. However, the situation was spoiled by speculators - they buy masks in bulk batches and then resell them at inflated prices.[20]

How Russian companies react to coronavirus

On March 11, 2020, Kelly Services reported that according to the results of the study, 65% of respondents believe that the attention to the spread of coronavirus is excessive. At the same time, most employers are taking measures aimed at preventing the spread of the virus. Approximately 1/5 of Russian companies noted the negative impact of the coronavirus on business, 42% expect deterioration in the near future, and 35% believe that this will not affect their business in any way.

How Russian companies react to coronavirus

Only 34% of respondents said that their company does not take any action. 56% of respondents received an electronic newsletter with recommendations on how to avoid infection, 40% banned flights to the zones of spread of the virus. Kelly Services noted that large companies reacted more and more often regulated the behavior of employees during the epidemic. In small companies, warning measures were taken less often. So, for example, 65% of employees of companies with a staff of up to 50 people and 50% of employees of companies with a staff of 50-100 people replied that no measures were taken at all. In addition to the ban on traveling to epidemic zones and electronic mailings, companies often distribute masks and antiseptics. In rare cases, employees are allowed to work from home or not come to work without losing their wages. "My company held lectures on the impact of the coronavirus on the economy," a respondent working in the field of consulting told Kelly.

Fig. 1. Has your company taken any actions to prevent the possibility of the spread of coronavirus among employees? (%)

37% of employees believe that companies should take additional measures and ensure the possibility of remote work. 28% voted to organize medical checks. 46% replied that the events taking place are more like mass hysteria: there is no need to take any measures, you just need to work further. "Yes, the company should take additional measures, but this is impossible in our business," a respondent from the Sports Clubs/Fitness/Beauty Salons sector shared with Kelly.

18% said that the epidemic has already negatively affected business economic performance. 3% replied that the company's profit increased due to the epidemic. 42% of respondents expect negative consequences in the near future. 35% believe that the consequences should not be expected.

Fig. 2. Do you think that the spread of coronavirus will affect the economic performance of your business? (%)

Small businesses are less concerned about the economic impact. In companies with a staff of up to 50 people, 47% believe that the coronavirus will not affect the results of the company in any way. Only 30% expect negative consequences. But big business is more concerned. Almost 50% of workers said that soon the epidemic will spoil the company's economic performance.

42% of middle and senior managers replied that their companies consider home office as one of the options for operating a business during the spread of the coronavirus. 38% of respondents do not consider this option in companies. 20% do not have information.

Large companies are more likely to consider the option of providing the opportunity to work from home than small companies. Nevertheless, 38% of small business representatives are ready to transfer all their employees to remote work during the epidemic. Only 15% of the heads of large companies said they were theoretically ready to let all their employees go home. More often, large businesses are ready to withdraw up to 50% of employees.

Figure 3 How many full-time employees is your company theoretically ready to transfer to remote work if the coronavirus begins to pose a real threat? (number of employees in the company,%)

29% of respondents believe that the quality of work will remain at the same level. 37% replied that the quality would decrease, but not significantly. 34% chose the option "quality will decrease significantly." It all depends on the specifics of the company. So, for example, IT companies are ready to let employees work from home. Only 17% of IT respondents believe that then the quality will decrease significantly. The remaining 83% said quality would remain at the same level or decline marginally.

Workers from the Automotive Industry (65%), Tourism, hotel business, restaurants (58%), Chemical Industry (42%), Retail Trade (42%) believe that the company's results will decrease significantly.

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"In early March 2020, we received a decree of the mayor of Moscow on the introduction of a high alert regime. Now employers are obliged to check the temperature of employees, prevent people who have returned from infection zones from working in the office. Of course, each company must make the decision on additional measures itself. My opinion: we live in a globalized world and Russia is strongly connected with both Europe and China, so excessive concern in many large companies is justified, and the use of preventive measures is not useless. Today we may have few cases of infection, but the number of cases can grow as soon as possible, as happened in Italy, "

noted' Ekaterina Gorokhova, CEO of Kelly Services Russia and Poland, CEO of the Association of Private Employment Agencies (ACAZ) '
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Study information:

  • 1390 respondents took part in the survey.
  • Study term: March 8-10, 2020.
  • Number of employees in the company: less than 50 (15.1%), 50-100 (10.2%), 100-500 (21.7%), 500-1000 (10.9%), 1000-5000 (17.4%), 5000-10,000 (6.4%), more than 10,000 (18.2%)
  • The level of the respondents' position: specialist (52.6%), middle manager (29.3%), senior manager (10.3%), initial level/no work experience (5.1%), business owner (2.7%).

Introduction of restrictive measures

  • Upon returning to the Russian Federation from the countries in which it is registered, coronavirus it is recommended to report this with the provision of contact information to the hotline of Rospotrebnadzor by 8-800-555-49-43 number. It is recommended to be especially attentive to the fulfillment of this obligation for citizens who have arrived from the following countries in which the coronavirus has become the most widespread:,, China,, Italy,, Iran,, South Korea, and France. Spain Germany USA Switzerland Great Britain Citizens Norway living in are obliged to To Moscow report their return from these countries and ensure self-isolation (according to the mayor's decree of March 5 Moscow , 2020 No. 12-UM "On the introduction of a high alert regime")

  • When the first symptoms of ARVI appear, you should immediately call an ambulance and stay at home. Symptoms of coronavirus infection are: feeling tired, difficulty breathing, high fever, cough and/or sore throat

  • It is also necessary to comply with all the instructions of doctors and stay at home, preventing contact with other people

  • The self-isolation regime is mandatory for residents of Moscow, but residents of other cities, especially when the first symptoms of the disease appear, are also recommended to adhere to this regime if they return from countries where the coronavirus was recorded. The self-isolation regime consists in staying at home for 14 days from the date of return to Russia, in minimizing visits to public places. If you need to get a sick leave, you should contact the specified hotline number of Rospotrebnadzor, and it will be delivered to your home

  • Employers are advised to ensure the measurement of body temperature for employees at workplaces, in case of detection of persons with high temperatures, they should be removed from being at the workplace. Also, employers are advised to assist employees in observing the self-isolation regime at home

  • For residents of Moscow, the self-isolation regime is mandatory, failure to comply with such a regime may entail administrative responsibility for committing an offense under Part 1 of Art. 19.4 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation, Part 1 of Art. 19.5 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation, Art. 6.3 of the Administrative Code of the Russian Federation, the maximum punishment for which is the imposition of an administrative fine of up to one thousand rubles. If a person dies due to violation of the self-isolation regime and the deliberate spread of the coronavirus, the person who violated the regime will be criminally liable, the maximum punishment can be up to 5 years in prison.

The government has banned the export of masks and other medical devices from Russia

In early March 2020, the Russian Government banned the export of masks and other medical devices from the country "in order to protect the interests of Russian citizens," according to the relevant decree. Read more here.

Is the coronavirus force majeure?

On March 11, 2020, the Director General of the World Health Organization Tedros Gebreisus declared the outbreak of coronavirus a pandemic. The COVID-2019 virus affects not only the lives and health of people around the world, but also the business sphere. Due to the spread of the coronavirus and the adoption of preventive measures by states, many market participants are powerless in fulfilling a number of obligations under contracts and incur not only losses associated with partial suspension of activities, but also fines for default [21]

In the field of procurement, according to Article 111 of the Federal Law of April 5, 2013 No. 44-FZ "On the contract system in the field of procurement of goods, works, services to meet state and municipal needs," the Government of the Russian Federation has the right to determine the specifics of a specific purchase, and also has the right to determine additional conditions for the execution of the contract that are not related to its subject matter. The Russian government plans to recognize the virus as a COVID-2019 force majeure circumstance in the execution of state contracts.

In our opinion, the spread of coronavirus can be recognized as a force majeure circumstance, since this phenomenon is extraordinary (does not relate to life risk and cannot be taken into account under any circumstances) and inadvertent (does not depend on the will of business participants, does not relate to business risks). However, it should be borne in mind that the burden of proving the circumstances that are the basis for exemption from liability (including force majeure circumstances) lies with the debtor (paragraph 5 of the Resolution of the Plenum of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation of March 24, 2016 No. 7).

(Not) Performance of Contracts in Case of Coronavirus - Counsel's Opinion

Zyfras, summaries, expectations...

Every day, corporations begin by analyzing reports on the number of cases and isolated due to suspicions of the virus, as well as by studying the next measures introduced by governments. Their goal: to ensure timely closure of offices in different countries, monitor the fulfillment of their contractual obligations and try to prevent significant damage.

At least once a day, each leader yes asked his lawyer about the refunds of funds and the termination of contractual relations due to the pandemic.

Not only are employees "personal plans at risk, but also the fulfillment of large obligations and government contracts.

One cannot but admit that in Russia the resolution of such disputes in court will depend entirely on many political aspects.

Foreign trade contracts

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, which is actually engaged in issuing certificates of force majeure for foreign trade contracts, recognizes epidemics as such.

At the same time, as the head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sergei Katyrin noted, the chamber testifies as force majeure not to the coronavirus epidemic itself COVID-2019 in China, but to those restrictive or other special measures that the government takes on the territory of Russia to prevent the spread of the epidemic, if because of them the Russian company cannot fulfill its contractual obligations to a foreign partner[22]

As many large manufacturers note, often foreign suppliers themselves recognize the current situation as force majeure and send appropriate notifications.

Government contracts

According to the Kommersant newspaper, in terms of the execution of state contracts, the problems caused by the coronavirus can also be recognized as force majeure.

For the most part, these are precisely delays in execution caused by a breakdown in the timing of foreign trade transactions.

Unfortunately, the executors of state contracts are the weak side on which almost all responsibility for any violations falls.

Whatever possibilities for extending and/or changing the deadlines for the execution of state contracts are now declared in the press, the only thing that can really protect the contractor from penalties is a notification from the customer about the recognition of the situation as a force majeure circumstance or an additional agreement on changing the deadlines for the fulfillment of obligations.

Contractual relationship

As for the bulk of contracts - classical internal contracts concluded on the basis of the principles of freedom of the contract and equality of the parties, the conditions for force majeure in nikh¸ are perhaps one of the most standard.

And a rare lawyer can boast of the practice of real application of such terms of the contract. Moreover, let's be honest: not every force majeure prescribed by the parties will be recognized as such by the court.

The presence or absence of force majeure circumstances in each case is established by the court based on a comprehensive assessment of the situation.

According to established practice, in order to recognize a circumstance as insurmountable force, it is necessary that it be of an extraordinary and unavoidable nature under these conditions.

At the time of the introduction of an emergency (if any), it will not be difficult to prove this. Unfortunately, it is obvious that the time of emergency will not cover all the downtime of production facilities, organizations providing services, carriers, hotels.

In this case, the issue of successful resolution of the case will depend entirely on the evidence base that the lawyer will collect.

Other ways

In addition to the classic condition of force majeure, civil law offers us the opportunity to refuse to fulfill the contract due to a significant change in circumstances (Article 451 of the Civil Code of the Russian Federation) and due to the impossibility of its execution (Article 416, 417 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION). And each norm assumes its own amount of proof.

Regarding a significant change in circumstances, it should be canceled that in 2014 the positions of theorists and practitioners (read - courts) significantly diverged in terms of the interpretation of this norm. Thus, Russian courts everywhere refused to terminate the contract with reference to this norm due to a significant change in the exchange rate dollar and the euro.

In fact, each of the described norms can be applied both for disputes from state contracts and for resolving conflicts from ordinary contractual relations.

How to form a line of judicial defense will be determined by the lawyer after studying all the documents in the case. At the same time, it is better to start pre-trial and claim work now, when it is obvious that the timely fulfillment of obligations is in jeopardy.

The successful use of one of these tools will allow the customer or buyer to demand a refund of the advance payment, minus the actual costs incurred by the contractor.

The contractor (seller), in turn, will be able to prove that the delay in execution is allowed without guilt on his part, which will exclude the application of contractual sanctions against him.

Consumer contracts

Among the entire volume of contractual relations, I would like to single out a separate pool of obligations: consumer contracts. Unfortunately, due to the relatively low cost of services and work under such contracts, consumers rarely seek the protection of violated rights from lawyers.

Unscrupulous entrepreneurs, in turn, calmly use this, refusing to return the advance paid. Moreover, even the initiated litigation may not provide the consumer with legal payments: it is not uncommon for the debtor to have neither property nor money at the time of collection.

However, even in the case of a small amount of the disputed amount, it would be reasonable to seek professional advice. During the consultation, the lawyer will help the consumer form his position to communicate with the counterparty and prepare a written claim.

Notes

  1. bh_note No. 366951-8 On the execution of the budget of the Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation for 2022
  2. Financing of medical care for patients with COVID-19 in 2022 amounted to 203.3 billion rubles
  3. Again BA.5: what is the difference between the new version of Omikron found in the Russian Federation
  4. In Russia, cases of hospitalization of children with coronavirus in intensive care began to be recorded
  5. Georgy Bazykin on Facebook
  6. Strain of coronavirus "gamma" detected in Russia
  7. In Russia, 600 thousand cases of severe COVID-19 were counted for the entire pandemic
  8. The costs of testing and treatment of COVID-19 exceeded the entire budget of the compulsory medical insurance
  9. in the document. Order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation dated 30.10.2020 No. 1184n "On Amending the Order of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation dated March 19, 2020 No. 198n" On the temporary procedure for organizing the work of medical organizations in order to implement measures to prevent and reduce the risks of the spread of a new coronavirus infection COVID-19
  10. The state services launched a form for Russians arriving from abroad
  11. Resolution of the Chief State Sanitary Doctor of the Russian Federation dated 22.05.2020 No. 15 "On the approval of sanitary and epidemiological rules of SP 3.1.3597-20" Prevention of a new coronavirus infection (COVID-19). "
  12. Machines with aviaturbins for dispersing the desalination solution treat roads in Chelyabinsk
  13. Ministry of Finance reserved 1.4 trillion rubles to fight coronavirus
  14. The first criminal case on infection with coronavirus was opened in the Bryansk region against a pensioner and her son
  15. Recommendations go to ensure the security of critical information infrastructure facilities when implementing a remote regime for the performance of official duties by employees of critical information infrastructure entities to
  16. On decisions following a meeting of the Presidium of the Coordination Council under the Government of the Russian Federation to combat the spread of a new coronavirus infection in the Russian Federation on March 25, 2020
  17. decree declaring non-working days in Russia. The President signed a decree "On the announcement of non-working days in the Russian Federation."
  18. [https://lenta.ru/brief/2020/03/25/extreme/ , Putin presented a plan to
  19. , the Ministry of Labor explained the payment of sick leave during quarantine due to the coronavirus
  20. Military and prisoners will be involved in the production of medical masks
  21. This Private Wealth Roundup newsletter is devoted to the coronavirus and currency exchange rate. Due to the large number of requests, Maxima Legal specialists have prepared a special information material on the three most pressing issues..
  22. Virus major circumstances. The authorities of the Russian Federation are ready to take into account the factor of the epidemic in the execution of state contracts