🎯 Scenario-Specific NDAs
Business Deal NDA
For partnerships, joint ventures, and business negotiations between Russian and international companies.
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Employment NDA
Protect trade secrets and confidential information when hiring employees in international teams.
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Contractor NDA
For freelancers, consultants, and independent contractors with IP and work product protections.
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🛠 Tools & Resources
Russian Negotiation Playbook
Cultural tips, email templates, and negotiation strategies for working with Russian business partners.
Clause Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of key NDA clauses in both Russian and English with explanations.
📚 Key Russian Legal Terminology
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Соглашение о неразглашении (NDA)
Confidentiality Agreement
Договор о конфиденциальности
Confidential Information
Конфиденциальная информация
Disclosing Party
Раскрывающая сторона
Receiving Party
Получающая сторона
Trade Secret
Коммерческая тайна
Term / Duration
Срок действия
Governing Law
Применимое право
Jurisdiction
Юрисдикция
Breach of Contract
Нарушение договора
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need a bilingual Russian-English NDA?
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A bilingual NDA ensures both parties fully understand confidentiality terms in their native language. This is essential for cross-border business with Russia, CIS countries, and international partners, reducing disputes and ensuring enforceability in both jurisdictions. Russian courts may require Russian language documents, while US courts prefer English.
Is a dual-language Russian-English NDA legally binding?
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Yes, dual-language NDAs are legally binding when properly drafted. The agreement should specify which language version controls in case of conflict. This is done through a "prevailing language" clause that designates either English or Russian as the authoritative version for interpretation purposes.
Which governing law should I choose?
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Choose governing law based on where you would enforce the agreement and your business location. US companies typically choose their home state law. For international enforcement, consider where assets are located. Due to current geopolitical situations, neutral jurisdictions like England & Wales, Singapore, or Switzerland are often preferred for Russia-related transactions.
Can I use this NDA for CIS countries?
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Yes, these bilingual NDA templates work for business relationships with Russian-speaking countries including Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, and other CIS nations where Russian is commonly used as a business language. The templates include proper Russian legal terminology used across these jurisdictions.
What is the difference between mutual and one-way NDAs?
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A mutual NDA (bilateral) protects confidential information shared by both parties equally - ideal for partnerships, joint ventures, and business negotiations. A one-way NDA (unilateral) protects only the disclosing party's information - use this for employees, contractors, or when only one party shares trade secrets.
How long should the confidentiality period last?
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Standard confidentiality periods range from 2-5 years for general business information. Trade secrets may warrant indefinite protection (until they become public). Russian law recognizes commercial secrets protection under Federal Law No. 98-FZ. Consider the sensitivity of information when setting duration.