Moscow road closures disrupt central traffic ahead of holidays
Key Takeaways: Moscow road closures affected Tverskaya Street on 30 December, with restrictions applying to traffic heading into the city...
In-demand jobs in Russia drive hiring into 2026
Key Takeaways: Russia's labour market shows steady demand for skilled trades, with seamstresses, drivers, assemblers, welders and doctors topping vacancy...
Lada Niva 2025 Goes on Sale in Europe with Off-Road Enhancements
Key Takeaways: Lada Niva 2025 arrives on a major European sales site, offered in Belgium for €32,290.Model targets outdoors enthusiasts...
Yakutsk to See −42°C on New Year’s Night as Sochi Reaches +3°C
Key Takeaways: New Year temperatures in Russia will vary sharply, with Yakutsk forecast at −42°C and Sochi around +3°C.Among cities...
St Petersburg Pushes Federal Ban on Alcohol Sales from Courtyard-Access Eateries
Key Takeaways: St Petersburg legislators have proposed a federal amendment to bar sale of alcohol in catering establishments that have...
A(H3N2) Influenza Dominates Respiratory Infections in Russia
Key Takeaways: A(H3N2) influenza is currently the dominant strain causing respiratory infections across Russia.More than half the population is vaccinated,...
Major Russian banks cut deposit rates after Central Bank decision
Key Takeaways: Russian banks lower deposit rates following a 50 basis point cut in the Central Bank key rate.Yields fell...
Russian petrol price drop sharpens as December brings double-digit falls
Key Takeaways: Russian petrol price drop delivered double-digit declines for key grades in December, offering relief for consumers.AI-92 fell 11.01%...
Demand for AI Talent in Russia Outstrips Supply as Vacancies Rise
Key Takeaways: Demand for AI specialists in Russia rose 18% year on year in 2025, with nearly 200,000 vacancies.Available AI...
Russian Sparkling Wine Exports Surge as Kazakhstan and China Lead Purchases
Key Takeaways: Russia exported more than 2,000 tonnes of sparkling wine worth over $3.3m from January to November, up 30%...
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