Russia
131-ФЗ (2003)
Formally: Федеральный закон 'Об общих принципах организации местного самоуправления в Российской Федерации'
Федеральный закон от 06.10.2003 № 131-ФЗ, ст. 35-36
36/100
Sunshine Score
36/100
Weak
Methodology v0.1
| Advance Notice | 10 days, online posting required |
|---|---|
| Public Comment | Not required |
| Closed Sessions | 6 permitted categories |
| Minutes | Required, online posting required |
| Recording | Not required |
| Remote Participation | Not allowed |
| Enforcement | No specified remedy, legislature exempt |
Agenda & Notice Requirements
Regular Meetings
10 days
Online posting: Required
Public Participation
Public Comment
Not required
Written Comment
Not allowed
Virtual Meetings
Member Remote Participation
Not allowed
Public Remote Comment
Not allowed
Closed Sessions
Closed (executive) sessions: Allowed under specific circumstances
Permitted Categories
Meeting Minutes
Minutes Required
Yes
Online posting: Required
Recording & Broadcast
Recording Required
No
Broadcast Required
No
Enforcement
Violation Effect
No Specified Remedy
Standing to Sue
Any person with a legitimate interest may seek judicial review
Enforcement Body
Prokuratura
Scope
This law applies to:
Legislature: Exempt (follows own rules)
Sources & References
Notes
Russia's Federal Law 131-FZ of 2003 establishes the general principles of local self-government, governing representative bodies (Duma, Sovet Deputatov) at municipal level. Arts. 35–36 and corresponding provisions of regional laws require sessions to be open as a general rule. In practice, since 2022 the operating space for independent observers, civil society, and media has contracted significantly; many municipal decisions are made in effectively closed settings despite the statutory framework. Federal Law 33-FZ (2020) further centralised local governance. Statute seeded with clear enforcement-reality caveat.