Spconsumed by Federal Law July 07.07.2003 N 126-FZ (from 1 January 2004) RUSSIAN FEDERATION FEDERAL LAW About connection adopted by the State Duma on 20 January 1995 class="ed">(In the edition of federal laws of 06.01.99) N 8-FZ; 17.7.99 N 176-FZ This federal law establishes the legal basis for communication activities under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation (federal communications, hereinafter referred to as communications). State authority to regulate these activities, as well as the rights and obligations of natural and legal persons involved in the activity or using the services of communication. The federal connection includes all electrical and postal networks in the territory of the Russian Federation (except for the production and processing networks). CHAPTER I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Article 1. Communications Appointment Communication is an integral part of the production and social infrastructure of the Russian Federation and operates in its territory as a linked production and economic complex designed for Meeting the needs of citizens, public authorities (management), defence, security, law enforcement in the Russian Federation, natural and legal persons in telecommunications and postal services. The communications media together with the computing tools provide a technical basis for the collection, processing, accumulation and dissemination of information. Development and provision of sustainable and quality communication work are essential conditions for the development of society and the activity of the state. Article 2. Basic terms used in this Federal Law For the purposes of this Federal Law, the following basic terms are used: electrical telecommunications (telecommunications)-any Transmit or receive characters, signals, written text, images, sounds, wired, radio, optical, and other electromagnetic systems; postage, a form of communication production and technological complexes of technical and transport equipment, providing for the reception, processing, transportation, delivery (delivery) of mail, and carrying out postal money transfers; (In the wording of Federal Law dated 17.07.99 g. N 176-FZ) telecommunication network-technology systems that provide one or more types of transmission: telephone, telegraph, fax, data transmission and other types of documentary information, including information exchange between computers, television, sound and other types of radio and wire broadcasting; the linked network of the Russian Federation-a complex of technologically connected telecommunications networks in the territory of the Russian Federation, management central; public communications network -an integral part of the linked network of the Russian Federation, open to all natural and legal persons whose services cannot be refused; departmental telecommunication networks of the ministries and Other federal executive bodies established to meet the production and special needs of the public communications network; inland production and technological networks-telecommunications networks of the federal executive branch, and of enterprises, institutions and organizations established for the management of domestic production activities and technological processes that do not have access to the public communications network; dedicated telecommunications networks of physical and legal persons, not connected to the public network; enterprises, institutions and organizations of communication (hereinafter referred to as the business of telecommunications)-legal entities, regardless of the form of ownership, providing electricity or postal services to the physical and postal services Legal entities as the main activity; State enterprise communications enterprise-the entity connected to the objects of federal property or the property of the subject of the Russian Federation; the communications operator is a natural or legal person entitled to grant Electrical or postal services; communications services-the product of reception, processing, transmission and delivery of postage or telecommunications; users of communications-natural and legal persons, that are consumers of communications services; license is a document, establishing the powers of individuals and legal entities in accordance with this Federal Act and other legal acts to carry out liaison activities; certificate-proof that it is properly Identifable equipment or communication services comply with regulatory requirements; end-equipment connected to subscriber lines and subscribers who use the technical means of signal formation Telecommunications for the transfer or reception of specified information by subscribers communication channels; communications equipment-technical means used to generate, process, transmit or receive telecommunications or mail items; dispatched Written correspondence, parcels, direct mail containers. (In the wording of Federal Law No. N 176-FZ) Article 3. The scope of this Federal Act This federal law applies to relations related to service delivery and communication activities in which they participate State authorities, communications operators, individual officials and users of communications. In the case of communications operators outside the Russian Federation operating under the laws of foreign states, this Federal Act applies only to part of the settlement OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION Article 4. The general regulation of communications This Federal Act defines the main provisions on communication in the Russian Federation. Relations in the field of communication not settled by this Federal Act are governed by other federal laws and other legal acts adopted in the Russian Federation, as well as by laws and other regulatory legal acts. OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION Regulations and Orders on the regulation of the management of communications networks, organizational and technical support for the sustainable operation of communications networks, as well as the maintenance of communications equipment issued by the federal authorities In the field of communication, the executive branch shall be bound by all natural and legal persons who provide or use the services of the communication, regardless of their location or form of ownership. The Government of the Russian Federation and its federal executive authorities in the field of communication are responsible for the overall regulation of communications in the country. Article 5. The principles of communication activities Communication activities are based on: equal rights of individuals and legal entities to participate in and use of communication activities; of the Russian Federation and the constituent entities of the Russian Federation; freedom of communication in telecommunications networks and telecommunications, freedom of mail and transit of mail throughout the Russian Federation; user-friendly relations; development business and limitation of monopolistic activities in the existence of various forms of ownership over the network and means of communication; of the Russian Federation in accordance with the recommendations of the International Telecommunication Union and the Universal Postal Union; of the Russian Federation Communications under the State Science and Technology Policy; (as amended by Federal Law of 06.01.99) N 8-FZ The introduction of world achievements in the field of communication, attraction and use of foreign material and financial resources, advanced foreign technology and management experience; international cooperation in the field of communication and development of worldwide communications; accountability and control of communications enterprises to the federal executive branch; areas of communication from business functions. In accordance with article 56 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation and article 13 of this Federal Act, in a state of emergency throughout the territory of the Russian Federation and in some areas of the Russian Federation, The first and third paragraphs of this article may be restricted by constitutional law. Chapter II. COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK: Article 6. The linked network of the Russian Federation The linked network of the Russian Federation is a complex of technologically connected public telecommunications networks and departmental telecommunications networks of the Russian Federation, provided by the general central administration, irrespective of the departmental ownership and form of ownership. Development and improvement of the linked network of the Russian Federation is carried out taking into account the technological unity of all networks and telecommunications facilities for their integrated use, efficiency and effectiveness. Resiliation. In accordance with the federal programme for the development of the linked network of the Russian Federation, the federal budget and budgets of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation provide support to enterprises in connection with the Implementation of federal and regional programs, measures to improve the reliability of the linked network of the Russian Federation and the creation of mobilization reserve of communications and cable products, ensuring the development of all kinds of the communications networks that belong to the specified network. Article 7. The public communications network of the Russian Federation, as an integral part of the interconnected network of the Russian Federation, is designed to provide telecommunications services to all individuals and entities in the Russian Federation. OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION Responsibility for the functioning and development of the public communications network lies with the federal authorities in the field of communication. While building and equipping the public communications network, the reliability requirements of the network are taken into account in the event of destabilizing factors. Article 8. The network of communication networks of the physical and legal entities of the network is established and operated to meet the production and special needs of the federal executive authorities, are managed and operated by them. Communications networks can also be used to provide communication services to the public and other users. The connection of the network to the public communications network is done on a contractual basis, provided that the technical equipment and communications of the network are in compliance with the requirements and technical standards established by the network. for the public communications network and for obtaining a licence in accordance with article 15 of this Federal Law. Allocated networks in the territory of the Russian Federation may be established by any natural or legal person, including foreign investors with a recognized legal status. The provision of communications services by the operators of dedicated communications networks is subject to the licensing requirement under article 15 of this Federal Law. When you link a dedicated network to a public network, the networks are transferred to the public communications network category. The Government of the Russian Federation establishes the procedure for conjugating departmental and dedicated networks with the public communications network. Article 9. Communications networks for management, defence, security and law enforcement in Russian Federation Government communications shall be provided by specially authorized bodies designated by the President of the Russian Federation. These bodies provide special types of communication to the State authorities of the Russian Federation and the organization, within the limits of their powers, to preserve State secrets. The rights and duties of the bodies in this connection are determined by the legislation of the Russian Federation. The communications for defence, security and law enforcement in the Russian Federation are provided by the liaison bodies of the respective federal executive authorities. They shall be entitled, without prejudice to the substantive activities, to use the networks and means of communication under their jurisdiction for the transmission or reception of communications from users of communications for commercial purposes. In this case, the provision of communications services shall be subject to the requirement of licensing in accordance with article 15 of this Federal Law. Public communications networks and departmental networks for management, defence, security and law enforcement in the Russian Federation are provided on a rental basis in the manner provided for by law of the Russian Federation. The law of the Russian Federation determines the procedure for the preparation and use of a public communications network for the needs of the Russian Federation for the purposes of government, defence, security and law enforcement. Federal executive authorities in the field of communications, bodies of communication of other federal executive bodies, operators of communication irrespective of the form of ownership are obliged to ensure priority provision of communication channels for the The needs of governance, defence, security and law enforcement in the Russian Federation and to take urgent and urgent measures to replace or repair communication channels in the event of damage. Article 10. Postal connection The postal service under the jurisdiction of the Russian Federation is a single technological network of institutions and vehicles providing for the reception, processing, transport and delivery of mail, Transfers of funds, as well as contractual translation, delivery and distribution of the periodical press, delivery of pensions, benefits and other payments of special purpose. Freedom of mail and mail transit is guaranteed throughout the territory of the Russian Federation. State Communications Organization (Postal Services, Special Communications of the Federal Executive Office for Communications and Federal Field Service of the Niger) communications) form the postal network for the interchange of mail. (In the wording of Federal Law No. N 176-FZ) The postal service in the Russian Federation and the Federal Courier of the Niger is regulated by federal laws. The postal service also includes units of the medical courier and postal services of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation. The State, with funds from the federal budget, provides economic support for the development and operation of postal services, and provides social protection to its employees. Postal services may be provided by non-State postal enterprises on the basis of licences issued in the prescribed manner. Chapter III. { \field } { \field { \field { \field { \field { \field The system of federal executive authorities in the field of communications The association is managed in accordance with this Federal Act by the federal executive authorities in the field of communications. connections to a unified system, in due course. These bodies, within the limits of their authority, are responsible for the condition and development of all types of communication. The structure and organization of the activities of the federal executive authorities in the field of communications shall be determined by the provisions approved by the Government of the Russian Federation. In order to execute this federal law, the federal executive authorities in the area of communications that are part of a unified system are: ensuring its implementation, general regulation of communications; cross-sectoral coordination of the functioning and development of telecommunications; communications; development of proposals for State policy on the allocation and use of the radio frequency spectrum and ensuring their implementation; development and enforcement of development projects in the field of postal communications. Article 12. Regulation of the use of radio frequency spectrum and orbital positions of communication satellites is the exclusive right of the state. Development and implementation of policies and procedures in the field of radio frequency spectrum allocation, efficient use of radio frequencies and orbital positions of communication satellites in accordance with the interests of the Russian Federation, taking into account OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION The Government of the Russian Federation sets the order of allocation of radio frequencies, special conditions for the development, design, construction, acquisition and operation of radio-electronic equipment and the import from abroad of radio-electronic means and high-frequency devices, as well as a set of measures for the protection of radio reception from industrial radio communications. " Communications, including those used for broadcasting purposes, and other equipment that are sources of electromagnetic radiation shall be registered in accordance with the procedure established by the Government of the Russian Federation. Frequency assignments of communications enterprises may be amended to provide for the State administration, defence, security and law enforcement in the Russian Federation with compensation for the damage caused to enterprises. to other frequencies. Article 13. Emergency emergencies and states of emergency emergencies network management is carried out in accordance with the federal legislation of the Russian Federation In the field of communications, the executive authorities in the field of communication with the centres of communication of governmental bodies, the armed forces of the Russian Federation, the federal executive authorities in the field of civil defence, emergency situations and of natural disasters and other federal The executive authorities, which are responsible for the management of the communications network. In times of natural disasters, quarantine and other emergencies, provided by the legislation of the Russian Federation, State authorities are entitled to priority use as well as suspension The activities of any networks and means of communication, irrespective of their departmental ownership and form of ownership. In order to coordinate the liquidation of the circumstances leading to the imposition of a state of emergency, special temporary liaison bodies may be established under the Russian Federation's emergency regulations; The relevant powers of the federal executive authorities in the field of communication and the communication bodies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in the territory in which the state of emergency has been declared are transferred in whole or in part. Losses incurred by non-State enterprises in the use of the networks and communications facilities of these enterprises in the cases listed in part two of this article shall be reimbursed from the respective budgets. Article 14. Interaction of the telecommunications company with operational entities operations Communications enterprises, operators of communication, irrespective of the agency and ownership of the property, operating on the OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION possibility of operational tracking activities on the networks Communications, measures to prevent the disclosure of organizational and tactical arrangements for these activities. In the case of the use of means of communication for criminal purposes detrimental to the interests of the individual, the society and the State authorized to do so, the State authorities are entitled under the law of the Russian Federation. The suspension of all networks and means of communication, irrespective of the departmental ownership and form of ownership. Article 15. Licensing of communications activities The activities of natural and legal persons connected with the provision of telecommunications services shall be carried out on the basis of a duly received and issued licence in accordance with A true federal law. The types and duration of the licences, the conditions for their issuance, suspension or termination, as well as other licensing issues are governed by the legislation of the Russian Federation. The Ministry of Communications of the Russian Federation, in accordance with this Federal Act, provides for the issuance, modification or extension of licences for communications activities and the termination of licences. OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION The licensing of communications activities for broadcasting purposes, as well as the assignment of frequencies in the list of frequencies used and planned to be used for television and radio broadcasting, shall be granted on the basis of a licence for The Ministry of Communications of the Russian Federation broadcasting without competition, in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation, on the application of natural and legal persons who own, use and dispose of means of communication used for purposes of broadcasting, or having the intention to take possession, Use and disposal of communications equipment used for television and radio broadcasting. Licenses are not required in cases where the network: has a production or technological purpose; is used to provide communication services solely for the needs of management, defence, security, and OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION ship, aircraft or other means of transport. The license or any rights that it provides may be transferred in whole or in part by one legal entity to another legal person, or after the last new licence has been issued. Natural and legal persons engaged in activities in the field of communications without a licence or in violation of the procedure for its use are liable under the legislation of the Russian Federation. The unlawful acts of the federal executive authority in the area of communications licensing issues may be appealed to a court or to an arbitral tribunal. Article 16. Certification of communications All communications equipment used in the linked telecommunications network of the Russian Federation shall be subject to mandatory verification (certification) in accordance with established standards, other norms and technical requirements. Certification can also be subject to communication services provided on a public communications network. The certification of communications in the Russian Federation is carried out by the federal executive authority in the field of communication with the assistance of authorized testing centers (laboratories) accredited in accordance with the established procedure. Federal executive authorities in the field of standardization, metrology and certification. Upon completion of the certification procedure, a certificate of the installed sample is issued by the Federal Executive in the field of communication for each sample communication. The procedure for carrying out the certification is determined by the legislation of the Russian Federation. The perpetrators in violation of the rules of certification of communications are liable under the legislation of the Russian Federation. Chapter IV: CORE OF THE ECONOMIC LINK ACTIVITY Article 17. Ownership of the network and means of communication In the territory of the Russian Federation enterprises of communication are created and operate on the basis of the unity of economic space, diversity of forms of ownership and in the conditions of competition. Networks and means of communication in the Russian Federation may be located in federal property, property of the subjects of the Russian Federation, municipal property, as well as property of natural and legal persons acting in quality Communications operators, including foreign organizations and foreign nationals. The list of networks and means of communication which may only be located in federal property is determined by the legislation of the Russian Federation. Article 18. The change in the form of ownership of the network and means of communication Change in the form of ownership of the network and means of communication in federal property is effected in accordance with the procedure provided by Russian law THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION Foreign investors may take part in the privatization of state and municipal telecommunications companies under the conditions defined by the legislation of the Russian Federation. Change in the form of ownership of the network and means of communication is permitted provided that such modification does not violate the technological mode of operation of the communications networks, as well as the rights of individuals and legal entities to use telecommunications services. Article 19. Investment in communication and financing its activities The investment in the development of communications is carried out in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation on investment activities. Decisions on public investment in the development of telecommunications in the Russian Federation are made at the expense of federal budget funds are taken on the basis of federal state programs of communication development in accordance with the procedure established by the law. of the Russian Federation. Federal State programs for the development of communication are drawn up by the federal executive authorities in the field of communications, taking into account the proposals of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and approved by the Government of the Russian Federation. State authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and local authorities on the basis of the socio-economic development plans of the respective territories define directions and develop programmes of use Investment in the development of communications from the respective budgets. The federal budget is financed by federal state communication programmes and is provided for in the federal budget by a separate line. The costs of financing communications activities for defence, security and law enforcement in the Russian Federation are provided for in the federal budget as part of the defence budget, respectively. Security, law enforcement. Physical and legal persons involved in development and communication projects can be provided with guarantees, soft loans, tax and other benefits in due course. Foreign investment in communications can be guaranteed under the laws of the Russian Federation on foreign investment. Article 20. Communication competition Federal executive authorities in the field of communication, acting together with the federal executive authorities in the area of antimonopoly policy and support of the new economic structures, are obliged Encourage and support fair competition in the provision of communication services through the application of regulatory instruments and compliance with the terms of licensing in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation. The communications operators shall be responsible for the abuse of their position or the approval of any other acts that impede or restrict competition. Article 21. Tariffs for communication services Tariffs for communication services are established on a contractual basis. In the cases provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation, tariffs can be regulated by the state for certain types of communication services provided by enterprises. Call of emergency operational services (fire brigade, police, emergency medical services, emergency gas service, mining service, and others) is free of charge for all natural and legal persons. Fee for inter-network connections shall be established on the basis of contracts, terms and conditions agreed between the relevant enterprises. Disputes concerning these matters are dealt with in a court or arbitral tribunal. { \cs6\f1\cf6\lang1024 " } { \cs6\f1\cf6\lang1024 " } { \cs6\f1\cf6\lang1024 } { \cs6\f1\cf6\lang1024 } PUBLIC { \cs6\f1\cf6\lang1024 } { \cs6\f1\cf6\lang1024 } { \cs6\f1\cf6\lang1024 } Public { \cs6\f1\cf6\lang1024 } { \cs6\f1\cf6\lang1024 } { \cs6\f1\cf6\lang1024 Relationship of enterprises of communication, bodies of the state authority and local self-government In the design and development of cities and other settlements, residential areas and complexes, separate buildings Structures of the architecture and town planning bodies and the project organizations are obliged to provide for the construction of buildings for the establishment of communications facilities. In the design and construction of separate facilities, separate facilities are provided, if necessary, in accordance with the accommodation requirements. State authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and local authorities are obliged to provide leased premises to enterprises in existing (or under construction) residential or other buildings, as appropriate. OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION Employees of the telecommunications company, working and living in rural areas, are provided with accommodation, fuel, land and other land and other social benefits established for workers Agricultural enterprises in the area. Article 23. Land use in connection with Development of communications networks Land links include plots of land granted or transferred by their owners in a permanent or urgent manner Use, including lease, of natural and legal persons engaged in the provision of communications services. The legislation of the Russian Federation sets out the procedure for the granting of land plots, the establishment of security zones and the establishment of a clearing-regime. When terminating the communication activities of the persons referred to in the first part of this article, the termination of land rights shall be carried out on the grounds and in accordance with the procedure established by the land law. The size of land parcels, including the security zones and the persons provided to the persons referred to in the first part of this article, shall be determined in accordance with the norms of land withdrawal for this type of activity and project design. Documentation approved in accordance with the established procedure. Natural and legal persons referred to in Part One of this Article are entitled to carry out, in accordance with the established procedure, the construction of buildings and structures for land provided for these purposes, as well as to use in of the Russian Federation These persons also have the right to construct links on the roofs of buildings, pillars, bridges, sewers, subway and railway tunnels and other engineering installations, as well as to install and maintain the equipment Liaison with owners, land users, including lessees, of the land, buildings or structures. Owners, land users, including tenants, have the right to refuse to link enterprises in the production of these works only on the grounds provided for in the laws and other legal acts adopted in the Russian Federation. In the event of a dispute, the matter may be resolved by the court or arbitral tribunal. Transfer or reorder of communications structures caused by new construction, expansion, reconstruction of settlements and selected buildings, roads and bridges, development of new lands, reconstruction of irrigation systems, development of useful Fossil fuels are built by the customer for construction at their own expense according to the standards and technical conditions of owners or users of networks and means of communication. The increase in communications capacity is carried out at the expense of the communications enterprises. At the completion of the work on the land, in the building or building the company or customer is obliged to bring the land, building or building to the original state or to compensate the owner, Land user or lessee for the loss. In the case of land seizure or advance of the right of restricted use of land and other immovable property (easements) in the implementation of project works, the purchase price, as well as payment for the use of the plot and the other The real estate is fixed in accordance with the law of the Russian Federation. Article 24. Protection and protection of means, communications facilities, radio frequency spectrum and orbital communications satellite positions Communications, communications, radio frequency spectrum and orbital positions of communication satellites are under The protection of the State. The Government of the Russian Federation sets the procedure for the protection of facilities, communications facilities and radio frequency spectrum. In order to protect the established order of using radio-frequency spectrum and orbital positions of communication satellites, Russian legislation may impose restrictions on the manufacture and import of telecommunications satellites into the Russian Federation Electronic electronic equipment that interfered with the operation of electromagnetic systems. Natural and legal persons involved in damage to facilities, communications facilities, unauthorized connection to networks and communications, violation of established procedure for manufacture, acquisition, import, use and registration radio-electronic devices and high-frequency devices, the use of frequencies for the operation of radio-electronic means of all destinations and high-frequency devices, as well as causing abnormal television and radio disturbances, are responsible in order, OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION Reimbursed the possible cost of repairing the damage and compensating businesses for lost profits. Article 25. Elimination of the consequences of accidents on the networks connection The elimination of consequences of accidents on the communications networks is carried out by the relevant government services with the participation of communication operators. The federal executive authorities, the State authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, as well as the local authorities immediately provide assistance to enterprises to help eliminate the consequences of accidents. Communications networks, if necessary, provide labour, transport and other means, with subsequent payment from the means of the relevant enterprises, and, by decision of the public authorities, and from the respective budgets. Work to eliminate the consequences of accidents does not require the consent of the owner (owner, lessee) of the land, building or facility where the communications equipment is located. Losses incurred by the owner (owner, lessee) shall be compensated by means of the appropriate telecommunications company. The telecommunications company, which has placed a loss, has the right to bring proceedings against the person who caused the damage. Work to eliminate the consequences of accidents on communications networks includes the rehabilitation and reconstruction of communications facilities affected by accidents, as well as the necessary environmental protection activities. Compensation to communications operators, other natural and legal persons of damage caused by accidents on communications networks is carried out at the expense of the insurance funds or the person who caused the damage. By decision of the federal executive authorities, state authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation or local self-government bodies, compensation for communication operators, other natural and legal persons As a consequence of accidents on communications networks, it may also be funded from the respective budgets. Article 26. The use of means of transport The postal services industry is entitled to transport mail on all routes and lines of rail, maritime, river, air and road transport escort the postal workers or transfer it for transport under the responsibility of transport organizations. No transport undertaking may refuse to enter into a contract for the carriage of mail by regular intercity and international routes of its vehicles. For the production of urgent emergency and technical works to repair damaged networks and means of communication, vehicles are provided to the communications enterprises by vehicle owners outside the queue. { { \field } { \field } { \field } { \field { \field { \field { \field { \field { \field } { \field } { \field } { \field } { \field { \field } { \field } { \field } { \field } { \field } { \field } { \field } { \field } Communications. Chapter VI: RIGHTS USERS Article 27. The right to use the link All communication users in the territory of the Russian Federation have the right, on equal terms, to transmit messages on electrical and postal networks. No communication user in the territory of the Russian Federation can be denied access to the services of a public communications network. Users and operators have the right to connect to the network of communication between their networks and final equipment, in accordance with the Government of the Russian Federation's established connection conditions the corresponding communication operators or are specified in the license. It is possible to connect only certified communications to networks. Article 28. The quality of communication services The communications operators are required to provide communication services that are appropriate for quality standards, technical standards, certificates, contract terms for communication services. Article 29. Communication Priority Owners of networks and means of communication should give absolute priority to all communications relating to the safety of human life at sea, land, air, space, emergency OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION Article 30. Benefits and benefits of communications For certain categories of officials of State organs, diplomatic and consular representatives of foreign States, representatives of international organizations, as well as individuals Groups of citizens in connection with the use of electric and postal services may establish benefits and advantages in terms of order, usage and size of payment of communication services. The list of benefits and categories of officials and citizens entitled to benefits and benefits is determined by the legislation of the Russian Federation and the regulatory legal acts of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, as well as OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION Compensation for communication services under this Federal Act or other legal acts adopted in the Russian Federation, as well as legal acts of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation The revenues generated by the enterprise are made at the expense of the federal budget or the budget of the corresponding entity of the Russian Federation. In other cases, in the case of the payment of benefits in connection with the payment of compensation services, the recovery of the income from the enterprise is made by the natural or legal person who has established the benefits, at the expense of his own funds. The Government of the Russian Federation and State authorities determine the procedure for reimbursement to State enterprises of the relationship between non-received benefits and regulated state revenues of the Russian Federation. Article 31. Protecting the rights of users of the relationship Protecting the rights of users in connection with the provision of electrical and mail services of an appropriate quality, receiving information about such services and their performers, and the enforcement of these rights governed by the legislation of the Russian Federation. Normative legal acts of the subjects of the Russian Federation regulating relations in the field of communication in accordance with the powers of the subjects of the Russian Federation may not limit the rights of users of communication established by the relevant authorities. Federal laws. Article 32. The secret of correspondence, telephone conversations, mail, telegraphic and other communications transmitted via telecommunications networks is protected by the Constitution of the Russian Federation. All communication operators are required to ensure secrecy. Only senders and addressees or their legal representatives can be notified of mail and electrical communications. Wake up telephone conversations, study telecommunications, delay, inspection and seizure of mail and documentary correspondence, obtain information about them, as well as other restrictions on the secrecy of communications only on the basis of a court decision. Officials and other persons who have committed violations of these provisions shall be held liable in accordance with the procedure established by the law of the Russian Federation. Article 33. Preservation of mail and other shipments The communications operators are responsible for the preservation of the accepted postal and other shipments, the delivery of them by appointment within the prescribed time-limits. The list of items prohibited by mail shall be determined by the Government of the Russian Federation. State enterprises of the postal service have the right to withdraw mail whose contents are prohibited from being sent, and to destroy or permit the destruction of postal items whose contents pose a risk to health and The lives of postal workers or third parties, if this danger cannot be addressed in another way. Article 34. Mail with a declared value The sender of the mail is entitled to declare its value within the cost of the attachment. In the event of loss of or damage to a post with a declared value, the telecommunications operator shall reimburse the consignor for the damage in accordance with the law of the Russian Federation. Chapter VII. { \field { \field { \field { \field { \field { \field { \field { \field } } The use of languages and scripts in communications activities All over the territory of the Russian Federation on electrical and postal communications networks are used in Russian as in The State language of the Russian Federation. The address of the sender and the recipient of telegrams and correspondence sent within the Russian Federation should be in Russian, and the addresses of the sender and the recipient of telegrams and correspondence sent within In the territory of the Republic of the Russian Federation, the Russian Federation may register in the official language of the Republic of the Russian Federation, subject to a repetition of the sender and the recipient's addresses in Russian. The text of the telegram must be written in Russian or Latin characters in any language. International communications transmitted by electrical and postal communications shall be processed in the languages defined by the provisions of international treaties and agreements of the Russian Federation. Article 36. Accounting time in the field of communications In the process of communication in technological processes for the transmission or reception of communications and information in communications enterprises, irrespective of their location in the territory of the Russian Federation The Federation is using a single accounting time-Moscow. In international relations, the accounting period is determined by the international treaties of the Russian Federation. Chapter VIII. RESPONSIBILITY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD OF COMMUNICATION Responsibility for the implementation of the communications activities Federal executive authorities, the executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, local authorities, and physical and Legal entities that have committed acts in connection with the violation of this Federal Act, other federal laws or other legal acts adopted in the Russian Federation are responsible in the manner in which they are responsible, OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION The communications operators bear material responsibility for loss, damage to valuable mail, the lack of attachment of mail items in the amount of declared value, the distortion of the text of the telegram that altered its meaning, and the non-delivery of the message Telegram of telegrams or telegrams to the addressee after 24 hours from the time of its submission in the amount of the payment for the telegram (excluding cables addressed to human settlements without telecommunications). The amount of liability for non-performance or improper performance of postal services by State enterprises for forwarding or delivering other registered mail is determined by the law of the Russian Federation. THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION Communication operator has the right to contact the network of non-certified equipment, use of non-certified equipment on the network, as well as untimely payment of communication services To suspend the user's access to the telecommunications network until the deficiencies are corrected, except as provided for in article 29 of this Federal Act, with the user's compensation for loss of income of the operator of communications and compensation damage caused to the communications operator due to hardware damage or downtime. The employees of state telecommunications enterprises are financially responsible to their enterprises for the loss or delay of all types of postal and telegraphic shipments, or the loss or damage to postal attachments (a) The number of persons responsible for the administration of justice. The communications operator is not responsible for failure or improper performance of the obligation to transmit or receive messages, or to send or deliver mail, if it is proven that the default or The improper performance of the obligations was caused by the user of the communication or by force majeure. Article 38. Claims and claims If a communication is not performed or a communication service is not performed or the obligation is performed improperly, the communications user is entitled to present a communication operator to the operator The Panel has made an award of compensation in the amount of any claim. The Claims shall be made in writing and subject to mandatory registration in the prescribed manner. Claims are submitted on the following dates: claims for non-provision, untimely or poor quality of communication services, or failure or improper performance of work in the area Electrical connections (excluding wire claims) for six months; for claims related to non-delivery, late delivery, damage or loss of mail-within six months; claims associated with non-delivery (NDR), untimely delivery or distortion of the telegraph office, within a month. The written responses to the claims must be given within the following time frames: for the claims set out in the first part of this article, within two months; for all types of postal items -for two months; for local mail-within five days; on telegraphic shipments-within a month. The claim for the subscription and delivery of newspapers, magazines and other periodicals, the time limits for the filing of claims and their consideration is a year for legal entities. For individuals, the time limits for the filing of claims on these grounds are determined by the legislation of the Russian Federation on consumer protection issues. When a claim is rejected in whole or in part or not, the applicant has the right to file a claim before a court or tribunal. The Isqs associated with the sending or receiving of postal or telegraphic shipments may be presented to the communications operator who has accepted the postal or telegraph office and the communications operator at the place of destination. Article 39. Reparation for injury Reparation for harm caused in connection with the conduct of communications activities shall be voluntary or by decision of a court or arbitral tribunal in accordance with the procedure established by the law of the Russian Federation. CHAPTER IX. { \field { \field } { \field { \field { \field { \field { \field } { \field Resolution of disputes in the implementation of Communications activities Disputes arising out of communications activities between the communications and communications users and enterprises; are resolved in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Russian Federation. In the case of an undertaking by the enterprise for the restoration of communications facilities located on agricultural land or other land that is not connected to the land, if the owner (the owner, The lessee of the land and the telecommunications company have not reached an agreement on the amount of damages to be compensated, or if the owner (the owner, the lessee) has refused to participate in the drafting of the relevant act, these circumstances cannot serve preventing the owner from carrying out the restoration works (a) Relationship of the communication to the Article 41. Settlement of disputes in the use of the international communications networks Disputes arising between telecommunications enterprises located in the territory of the Russian Federation and the territories of foreign countries OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION CHAPTER X. INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION Article 42. International cooperation Russian Federation promotes international cooperation in the field of communications, as well as solving problems of legal regulation of communication activities. International cooperation in the field of communications is carried out on the basis of international treaties and agreements of the Russian Federation. In international communication activities, the federal executive authority in the field of communication acts as the communications administration and within the powers provided for by an international treaty, represents and protects interests OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION Foreign organizations or citizens carrying out activities in the field of communications in the territory of the Russian Federation shall enjoy the legal regime established for the natural and legal persons of the Russian Federation, to the extent that The said regime shall be granted by the State concerned to the natural and legal persons of the Russian Federation. Article 43. Law applicable to international cooperation in the field of communication Natural and legal persons of the Russian Federation participating in international communication projects conclude treaties with OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION CHAPTER XI. ENTRY IN THE SYBIL OF THIS FEDERAL LAW Article 44. The entry into force of this Federal Law The present Federal Law shall enter into force on the date of its official publication. President of the Russian Federation B. Yeltsin Moscow, Kremlin 16 February 1995 N 15-FZ