Federal Law No. 164-FZ amending Federal Law of the Russian Federation on Wildlife (No. 52-FZ of 1995). Country/Territory Russian Federation Document type Legislation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Environment gen., Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Indigenous peoples Traditional rights/customary rights Artisanal fishing Management/conservation Wild fauna Geographical area Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, Black Sea, Caspian Sea, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Federal Law enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract Federal Law of the Russian Federation on Wildlife (No. 52-FZ of 1995) shall be amended to add the following wording: “Persons belonging to indigenous peoples of the Russian Federation, representatives of other ethnic communities whose unique culture and way of life includes traditional methods of protection and use of wild fauna species, and associations thereof shall have the priority right of using wild fauna management on the territories of traditional settlement in places of traditional residence and traditional economic activities of indigenous small-numbered peoples of the Russian Federation”. Full text Russian Website pravo.gov.ru References - Legislation Amends Federal Law of the Russian Federation on Wildlife (No. 52-FZ of 1995). Legislation | Russian Federation | 1995 Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Management/conservation, Endangered species, Hunting/capture, Hunting gear/hunting methods, Wild fauna, Birds, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting authorization/permit fee, Institution, Ecosystem preservation, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Protection of habitats, Biodiversity, Community management, Protection of species, Protected area Source: FAO, FAOLEX