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The Role of Public Records in Russia and CIS

Public records – from court decisions and bankruptcy filings to property registrations – are often the backbone of any due diligence exercise. In Russia, state electronic databases like “Kartoteka” and “FSSP” (bailiff service) provide a wealth of information if you know how to interpret them.

Our analysts are trained to extract and cross‑reference these records, identifying discrepancies that may indicate deeper issues. For example, a company involved in multiple arbitration cases over debt collection might signal liquidity problems, while a director’s name appearing in bailiff records suggests personal financial distress.

We also monitor specialized registers such as the Russian list of disqualified persons and the register of mass‑registered addresses. These tools, when used correctly, can quickly highlight shell companies and untrustworthy counterparties.

Explore the AllRussian.com Public Records Search Guide for more tips.