Main materials
Hotels will be allowed to introduce non-refundable rates, but no dates have been set yet.
The board approved the relevant bill, but due to disagreements between the departments, its submission to the State Duma is postponed at least until spring.
Technologies
A resident of the Khanty-Mansiysk Technopark has improved the Vogan drone
The FPV drone, developed by Avangard LLC, a resident of the Ugra High Technology Technology Park, was selected for compliance with technical parameters.
Society
Popular
Turkey has been offered to become a BRICS partner country
As the Minister of Trade of the Republic Omer Bolat noted, joining the association will br...
Policy
Incidents
A drug courier carrying prohibited goods in a spare tire of a car was detained in Novosibirsk.
A 34-year-old man extracted two kilograms of mephedrone from a hiding place in a forest be...
Economy
Canada expects to avoid US tariffs or get another reprieve
Canada is negotiating with the United States to prevent an increase in US duties or to del...
Sport
Football was recognized as the most popular sport in the country
The Russian Football Union and Mediascope investigated the preferences of Russians in the ...
Real estate
The mayor of Samara discussed with the citizens the demolition of the illegal building of the IT company and the improvement of some territories.
The head of Samara, Ivan Noskov, met with the townspeople and discussed a number of issues related to the improvement and demolition of illegal buildings.
National projects of Russia
Stavropol wants to upgrade the airport infrastructure within five years as part of a national project.
Stavropol airport plans to upgrade its infrastructure as part of the national project "Efficient Transport System".
New materials
Two residents of the Angara region will be tried for especially large-scale fraud in setting tariffs.
The Irkutsk prosecutor's office has approved charges against two local residents under the article on especially large-scale fraud, who overcharged 28 companies and budget institutions.
The head of the Krasnoyarsk Territory awarded a veteran of the Great Patriotic War with a medal in honor of the 80th anniversary of Victory.
Mikhail Kotyukov, the head of the Krasnoyarsk Territory, visited Semyon Semyonovich Grishanov, a veteran of the Great Patriotic War, and on behalf of the President of Russia awarded the WWII participant with a jubilee medal dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory.
In Bashkiria, the head of a rural cooperative will be tried for fraud in the framework of a national project.
In Bashkortostan, the prosecutor's office has approved charges against the head of an agricultural cooperative.
Natives of Mordovia participated in the famous battle in Chemulpo Bay
February 9 is the Day of Military Glory in Russia.
The national project "International Cooperation and Export" is being actively implemented in Mordovia
Efficiency is largely due to the coordinated work of systemic measures for the development of the economic process.
The amount of cashback paid by Russian banks has increased by 50% in a year
According to four major banks, the amount reached 300 billion rubles by the end of 2024, which is 50% higher than in 2023.
The growth in demand for Russian ski resorts has slowed down
Travelers' interest in Russian ski resorts increased by about 5-10% in the winter season of 204-2025. The prices for accommodation have increased significantly more.
European banks increase minimum account balance requirements
Some European financial institutions in the private banking segment have increased the conditions for the minimum amount on accounts for Russian citizens to $5-10 million.
The central Bank explained the reason for replacing coins in denominations of 5 and 10 rubles with banknotes.
This is due to the fact that citizens are using metal money less and less, preferring paper currency.
Aeroflot opens direct flights to Nha Trang, Vietnam
On February 7, 2025, Aeroflot began selling air tickets for direct scheduled flights from Moscow to Nha Trang (Cam Ranh Airport, Vietnam). Air travel will begin on March 22, 2025.
A resident of Novosibirsk tried to return his wife by faking his own death
Rescuers who responded to the call found him alive and unharmed in the apartment.
In Novosibirsk, a man out of jealousy tried to stab his girlfriend
The criminal case of attempted murder was sent to court.
Two engineers will be tried in Novosibirsk for violating safety rules.
An employee of the organization died during loading and unloading operations.
In the Khabarovsk Territory, roommates stole goods from a store using a stroller
The police have identified five episodes involving them.
Fishermen who drowned in Lake Baikal were pulled out from under the ice
The incident happened near the village of Maksimikha in Buryatia.
