In Russia it was proposed to limit the seizure of residential premises for non-essential debts. Director of the Institute for the Study of Contemporary Politics Anton Orlov proposed limiting the seizure and sale of residential real estate as part of debt collection.

A copy of the letter addressed to the head of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko is at RT’s disposal. As RT found out, there are practically no restrictions for bailiffs to arrest, confiscate and sell the property of debtors. If enforcement proceedings have been initiated, in most cases the actions of bailiffs have to be challenged only through the court.