Attorney
1. An attorney is a person who has obtained the status of an attorney and the right to engage in attorney practice in accordance with the procedures established by this Federal Law. An attorney is an independent professional legal advisor on legal matters. An attorney is not entitled to enter into labor relations as an employee, except for scientific, teaching, and other creative activities, nor may they hold federal government positions of the Russian Federation, regional government positions of the subjects of the Russian Federation, state service positions, or municipal positions.
Source: Federal Law No. 63-FZ of May 31, 2002 (as amended on 21 November 2011) "On Advocacy Activities and the Bar in the Russian Federation"