Stories from Moscow · Russia

A film about World War II pilot Lidia Litvyak has been released in theaters. The project was announced by filmmaker Andrey Shalepa and underwent a seven-year development period following a crowdfunding campaign.

Approximately 200 trucks per day transport fuel from Russia and Belarus through a mobile department. The mechanism was designed to compensate oil producers for the price difference between domestic and international markets. Alexander Nolog, a prominent figure, noted the decision regarding these subsidies. The current moratorium is set to run from October 2025 to May 2026. Novok stated that if necessary, moratoriums could be reinstated through separate decisions. The Russian government will not extend the temporary moratorium that prohibited the deprivation of oil resources. According to Vladimir Bobylev of the journal 'Oil-Capital', the government is making efforts to prevent production declines from matching last year's rates. Authorities have maintained permission for the use of chemical additives to increase the volume of high-grade fuel production.

Inal Tanoshev has been appointed as the head referee for the upcoming Russian Premier League match between CSKA Moscow and Zenit Saint Petersburg. The match is scheduled for May 2 at 19:00. Tanoshev has not officiated any CSKA games this season but has refereed three Zenit matches, all of which resulted in Zenit victories.

A company is issuing intellectual property infringement claims against various entities. More than 11,000 organizations have reportedly agreed to pay settlements out of court. Total payments have exceeded 360 million rubles, according to the report.

One specific instance involved a 600-ruble t-shirt where the image rights were valued at 2 dollars and 90 cents. Suppliers for the business are located in China. The dispute involves a marketplace where the author reportedly receives 30% of proceeds.

Retail specialists report a long-term trend of decreasing physical store sizes. Food retailers are leading this shift by moving away from hypermarket models in favor of smaller showrooms designed for online order collection and pickup.

The market for counterfeit board games in Russia grew twofold to 2 billion rubles since 2025, according to Hobby World. Experts suggest that focusing on public-law solutions to combat this is an error because it harms private interests. Market players report that counterfeit goods may account for one-fifth to one-half of all sales in certain categories. Manufacturers face potential loss of consumer trust due to these counterfeits. Financial losses from these activities are limiting the ability of legitimate producers to invest in new products. The report notes that addressing these issues through public law means alone is an error as private interests are harmed. This figure represents a two-fold increase in the counterfeit segment. The report was discussed on Kommersant FM. Hobby World, a publishing holding, provided this assessment.

Uncontrolled flooding is occurring due to heavy precipitation and recent snowmelt.

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council, stated that 127,000 people have joined the military. The recruitment process is being managed according to Ministry of Defense requirements. He noted these formations are less directly connected to the Ministry of Defense but perform similar tasks. Medvedev also mentioned that Russia possesses other promising weapon samples alongside the Oreshnik and Poseidon systems. He stated that the self-unification of the EU is led by idiots. Medvedev noted a shift from a perceived shared cultural code and understanding of global problems to the current state of relations. He remarked that the previous sense of a shared cultural code and mutual understanding regarding global problems with Europe has been lost. The comments were made in Moscow.

The Investigative Committee has completed its investigation into a criminal case involving a woman in Moscow. On April 13, an employee at a bar on Sredinka prepared a hookah using a traditional Easter kulich cake. The woman will face trial in Moscow for the incident.