The Russian Supreme Court is ready to confirm citizens’ right to compensation for any physical or mental suffering. The court’s guidance is intended to protect Russians from the arbitrary actions of law enforcement and other officials but may end up restricting freedom of speech.
Anna Zabrotskaya, a Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution Practice, shared her point of view on compensation for moral damages in Russia with independent St. Petersburg business daily New Prospect.
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Anna Zabrotskaya
Partner, Attorney-at-Law