Published on: 2026-10-30
Source: Government of the Russian Federation –
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Decisions made at the Government meeting on October 29, 2026:
1. On the progress of preparation of housing and communal services enterprises and electric power entities for the autumn-winter period of 2026–2027
The report on the issue was submitted by the Ministry of Construction of Russia.
Government Decisions:
1. Take note of the reports of the Minister of Construction and Housing and Utilities of the Russian Federation I.E. Faizullin and the Minister of Energy of the Russian Federation S.E. Tsivilev on this matter.
2. The Ministry of Energy of Russia (to S.E. Tsivilev) – convene, the Ministry of Construction of Russia (to I.E. Faizullin), Rostekhnadzor (to A.V. Trembitsky) together with the executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation to ensure control over the passage of the autumn-winter period of 2026–2027 by subjects of the electric power industry and housing and communal services enterprises.
Report monthly to the Government of the Russian Federation on the results, and submit the final report by April 27, 2027.
3. To recommend that the executive bodies of the subjects of the Russian Federation, together with local self-government bodies, take measures to:
ensuring the full readiness of electric power entities and housing and communal services enterprises for the autumn-winter period of 2026–2027;
reducing consumers’ debt to resource-supplying organizations for consumed energy resources and preventing the increase of overdue debt;
equipping facilities that require guaranteed power supply, located in the territories of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, with autonomous backup power sources and necessary special equipment for eliminating the consequences of possible power supply disruptions to consumers and ensuring control over their operability;
ensuring the reliable operation of energy facilities, housing stock, and utilities during the fall-winter period of 2026–2027.
Submit the relevant information to the Ministry of Construction of Russia and the Ministry of Energy of Russia by April 21, 2027.
2. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to Article 28.3 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses”
The bill is aimed at adopting additional measures to counter illegal extraction of precious metals and precious stones, as well as illegal financial operations in the circulation of precious metals and precious stones.
Government Decision:
Approve the draft federal law “On Amendments to Article 28.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation” and submit it to the State Duma in the prescribed manner.
3. On Amendments to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated November 11, 2015 No. 1219 (in terms of making amendments to the Regulations on the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation)
The draft resolution is aimed at granting the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia the authority to adopt a methodology for determining the damage caused by negative water impacts to territories and objects, as well as for assessing the effectiveness of measures to prevent negative water impacts and to eliminate their consequences.
Government Decision:
To adopt the draft resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation on this issue.
4. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to Article 52 of the Urban Planning Code of the Russian Federation”
The bill is aimed at expanding the list of preparatory works that can be carried out before the issuance of a construction permit.
Government Decision:
Approve the draft federal law “On Amendments to Article 52 of the Urban Planning Code of the Russian Federation” and submit it to the State Duma in the prescribed manner.
5. On Amendments to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 327 dated June 30, 2004 (regarding amendments to the Regulation on the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance)
The draft resolution is aimed at bringing the agency’s powers into compliance with current legislation.
Government Decision:
To adopt the draft resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation on this issue.
6. On the allocation to the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia in 2026 from the reserve fund of the Government of the Russian Federation of budgetary appropriations for granting subsidies from the federal budget to Russian credit organizations, international financial organizations, and the state development corporation “VEB.RF” to compensate for their lost income on loans issued to agricultural producers (excluding agricultural credit consumer cooperatives), organizations, and individual entrepreneurs engaged in the production, primary and/or subsequent (industrial) processing of agricultural products and their sale, at a preferential rate
The draft order is aimed at financially supporting the implementation of activities under the federal project “Export of agricultural products” of the national project “International cooperation and export.”
Government Decision:
To adopt the draft order of the Government of the Russian Federation on this issue.
7. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to Article 15.47 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses”
The draft law is aimed at establishing administrative liability for violating the requirements for providing information on transactions with precious metals and precious stones.
Government Decision:
Approve the draft federal law “On Amendments to Article 15.47 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation” and submit it to the State Duma in the prescribed manner.
8. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to Article 512 of the Federal Law ‘On Protection of Competition'”
The bill is aimed at clarifying the legal regulation of the review of a decision and/or order in a case of violation of antitrust legislation based on new and/or newly discovered circumstances.
Government Decision:
Approve the draft federal law “On Amendments to Article 512 of the Federal Law ‘On Protection of Competition'” and submit it to the State Duma in the prescribed manner.
9. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses”
The bill is aimed at eliminating the uncertainty in the legal regulation of calculating the statute of limitations for bringing to administrative responsibility for violations of antimonopoly legislation and legislation on the state defense order when reviewing a decision of the antimonopoly authority under new and/or newly discovered circumstances.
Government Decision:
Approve the draft federal law “On Amendments to the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses” and submit it to the State Duma in the prescribed manner.
10. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to Article 20 of the Federal Law ‘On Free Legal Aid in the Russian Federation'”
The bill proposes to grant the right to receive free legal assistance in the form of legal advice, both oral and written, as well as the drafting of statements, complaints, petitions, and other legal documents to individuals subject to executive or post-penitentiary probation pursuant to the Federal Law “On Probation in the Russian Federation,” on issues of employment, protection of housing rights, pension provision, and the provision of other social support measures.
Government Decision:
Approve the draft federal law “On amending Article 20 of the Federal Law ‘On Free Legal Aid in the Russian Federation'” and submit it to the State Duma in the prescribed manner.
11. On Amendments to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated May 28, 2008 No. 400 (regarding amendments to the Regulation on the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation)
The draft resolution is aimed at bringing the powers of the Ministry of Energy of Russia in line with the current legislation.
Government Decision:
To adopt the draft resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation on this matter.
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