Martial law in Russia

Martial law should also be distinguished from the State of War- a term that refers to the period between the outbreak of hostilities and their end.

In the Russian Empire, martial law was declared in wartime in the border areas of the state adjacent to the theater of war.

Martial law in Russia or in certain localities is introduced by presidential decree, which should be immediately promulgated by radio and television and officially published.

The Government of Russia carries out mainly technical functions, in addition, during the period of martial law, the president can change its structure.

The judicial system and the prosecutor's office in the conditions of martial law operate in the same form, the creation of emergency courts in Russia is prohibited.

[9] If martial law is established on a part of the territory of Russia, there may be introduced a military department responsible for applying the restrictions.