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Russian Inheritance Law: A Complete Guide for International Estate Planning

Post author:Ivo van Rhijn
Post published:August 28, 2025
Post category:Russia / Russian Family Law
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The principles of inheritance law in Russia closely resemble those in other countries. However, inheritance matters often hinge not on broad principles, but on the details. Moreover, current Western and…

Divorce in Russia

Post author:Anna Golovanova
Post published:April 6, 2023
Post category:Russian Family Law
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Divorce is a complicated process both legally and morally. In this article we would like to consider the procedure for dissolving a marriage when one of the spouses is a…

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Terms and Conditions of Marriage in Russia

Post author:Ivo van Rhijn
Post published:August 27, 2020
Post category:Russian Family Law
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Marriages between a Russian and a foreign citizen are a very common phenomenon. It is, however, not always clear: The rules of what jurisdiction apply to such a marriageWhat these…