The Federal Labor and Employment Service of Russia (further “Rostrud”) repeatedly stated in 2006 – 2009 that employers are not permitted to set and pay salaries in foreign currency (Letters No.1688-6-1 dated 10.10.2006, No.1729-6-0 dated 28.07.2008, No.1145-ТЗ dated 11.03.2009 and No.1810-6-1 dated 24.06.2009).

New rules for reimbursement of costs for legal services are opening up broad prospects for recovery of debt of your clients in court. The Russian Supreme Court ruling of 21.01.2016 clarifies the procedure for reimbursement of costs incurred for court proceedings, and it is now easier for the winning party to a court case to get its costs for legal services reimbursed.