Russia Introduces Biometric Identification for Microloans from 2026
From 1 March 2026 microfinance organisations (MFOs) in Russia will be required to collect and verify borrower biometrics through the...
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Russian Theatres Modernise Children’s Fairy Tales for New Year Audiences
Voronezh’s theatres have refreshed classic children’s tales for the New Year season, presenting three family productions that combine modern staging,...
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Russia’s Sverdlovsk Region Among Leaders in Working Pensioners
Sverdlovsk Oblast has joined the leading Russian regions by both the total number of residents of pension age and the...
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St Petersburg opening sparks debate over Russian retail transformation
A surge of visitors to a new shopping and entertainment complex in St Petersburg in early December has prompted fresh discussion...
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Festive Ded Moroz Train Brings Holiday Cheer to Moscow
Residents and visitors in Moscow woke to a festive sight in the early hours of Monday as the decorated "Ded...
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