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A 2.5 square meter microstudio without windows is for sale in the Lyublino district of Moscow. The property is priced at 1,250,000 rubles, according to the Avito portal.

Researchers at Moscow State University's Faculty of Physics determined the amount of microplastics in drinking water containing a single grain of sand in a large pool. The number of particles does not depend on the container material. Microplastic levels were slightly higher in glass and tetra pak bottles than in plastic packaging. Scientists explained that the primary source of microparticles is the water production process rather than the packaging itself. The study analyzed bottled water in plastic and glass containers, Tetra Pak packaging, and tap water. Scientists identified particles by staining them with fluorescent dye and counting them via microscope. Microplastic concentrations in drinking water do not exceed one nanogram per liter.

A new law is being introduced in the State Duma to prohibit interference with the catching of stray animals. The legislation aims to address the issue of large populations of unmanaged dogs and cats in Russia. Animal rights advocates have expressed opposition to the measure.

Major Russian banks are testing a read-only mode for mobile and internet banking applications to prevent unauthorized transactions. Users can lift these restrictions through an office, ATM, contact center, or bank chat depending on the assessed risk.

Vladimir Putin announced the implementation of a system to track vehicles in real-time. The project involves creating unified dispatch centers and crisis management centers within the disaster medicine service.

Finance Minister Anton Siluanov called on regional governors to implement strict austerity measures during a meeting of the Council of Legislators. These conditions are reversing previous development gains, according to the report. The crisis is linked to months of losses affecting shipping and the global economy. Ensuring shipping is safe, predictable, and insurable is required to allow the economy to recover. Jean Arnault, acting as a personal envoy, is maintaining contact with various parties to address these issues. Sub-Saharan Africa, India, and parts of Southeast Asia are identified as areas most at risk. The crisis involves both rising fertilizer prices and the fundamental ability of populations to produce food. Commodity prices saw mixed movement as weather conditions in South America stabilized, allowing planting to resume and potentially lowering soybean prices.

CSKA Moscow management maintains absolute confidence in head coach Igor Nikitin.

Russian state bodies and educational institutions are reportedly involved in recruitment activities for military contracts. Recruitment within the Russian Federation includes detaining individuals on the street. People lacking documents are offered a choice between deportation, imprisonment, or signing a military contract. Some individuals reportedly sign documents without fully understanding them due to financial incentives. Individuals are being enticed to join Russian forces using monetary incentives, according to a report. Recruitment is occurring through monetary lures where individuals are enticed by money and choose to come forward themselves. Most recruits reportedly have no prior experience handling weapons. The Russian government is utilizing its economy to justify the war in Ukraine and promote it domestically and abroad.

An experimental therapy using a modified protein has demonstrated the ability to clear carbon monoxide from the blood within minutes.

A woman named Espinoza reported via RPP that her son was recruited for work in Russia with the promise of a salary exceeding 8,000 soles. She alleged that the son is currently being held against his will and is being denied food and basic supplies.