About the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of the Russian Federation is the highest judicial body for civil, criminal, administrative, and other cases within the jurisdiction of courts of general jurisdiction and commercial courts.

Its legal status, powers, and role within the system of state authority are defined by the Constitution of the Russian Federation and federal constitutional laws.

The Supreme Court heads the unified system of courts of general jurisdiction and commercial courts. It exercises judicial supervision over their activities in accordance with federal law and provides clarifications on issues of judicial practice to ensure the uniform application of legislation throughout the Russian Federation.