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Russia has annulled 8,000 types of residency permits for migrants.

The Russian Standards Organization (GOST) has approved recommendations for organizing workspaces using the Japanese 5S system. The Gost standards body suggests the creation of unified workplace organization schemes and the use of various methods.

Director Ilya Ermolov will begin filming a new adaptation of Koron Shakhnazarov's novella 'The Courier' in June 2026. The project is described as having a cultural continuity with the previous film adaptation. Details regarding the cast have not yet been disclosed. Ermolov stated that many young people have not seen the previous 1986 film adaptation. He noted that he does not see the issue regarding remakes as being as as critics suggest.

Researchers have identified a specific sugar molecule found in microorganisms that is not present in human cells. This molecule can serve as a precise target for new treatments to destroy bacteria without damaging human tissue.

The court ruling follows investigations into their research activities.

Gazprom Neft is not conducting negotiations to sell stakes in NIS with any companies other than Hungary's MOL. The company is currently in an active stage of preparing a deal to realize its stake, according to TASS. The report cites Reuters as the source. Gazprom Neft is in negotiations regarding the sale of a stake to MOL, according to reports from TAS and Reuters. Reuters will begin purchases under the budget rule starting May 8, spending less than 6 billion rubles per day. The Central Bank will conversely sell currency as part of the 'zerekkarivanie' process established in state monetary policy. Chief economist Sofya Donts of TA Investments noted that experts expected the Ministry of Finance to spend approximately three times more than what was announced, though calculation methods differ between analysts and the ministry.

The Russian Football Union licensing commission granted FC Rostov a license to participate in the current Russian Premier League season. The commission noted that Rostov met all necessary requirements in less than one year.

A former first deputy director of the Main Directorate of Special Construction has been taken into custody. The seizure follows a lawsuit filed by the Prosecutor General's Office. The value of the seized assets is estimated at 7 billion rubles.

The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) reported a decrease in prices for socially goods across several Russian regions. This price reduction follows agreements reached between local authorities, retail networks, and suppliers. Economist Alexander Rozauvaev stated that prices for social goods have decreased in various Russian regions. The report noted that companies in the oil, gas, aluminum, and fertilizer sectors are seeing earnings due to the situation surrounding Iran. Washington has been a primary importer of nitrogen fertilizers, followed by potassium and phosphate fertilizers. Regional authorities in Russia have recorded a decrease in prices for social goods and essential items. According to data from company YouMani, 60% of international orders made monthly by Russians consist of goods from China.

Crime rates among teenagers in Russia have increased by 10% for the first time in 10 years. The report notes a rise in the total number of offenses committed by minors.