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This estimate was provided by Alexey Bordin, general director of the Internet Video Association. The report notes that high consumption trends persist due to historical mentalities regarding accessibility.

The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed the Peruvian ambassador in Moscow to increase contact with Russian authorities regarding citizens serving in foreign armed forces.

Pirate websites in Russia generated $87 million in advertising revenue, according to data discussed by advertising agency founder Alexey Pak. This revenue includes illegal advertising from online casinos and unauthorized bookmakers.

Russia is introducing a ban on probationary periods for young mothers. Employers will no longer be permitted to assign such periods to women with children under the age of three. Previously, this protection applied only to pregnant women and mothers with children under 1.5 years old. The Social Fund will automatically review denials issued since January of this year and notify parents via the State Services portal. According to Rospotrebnadzor, approximately 30,000 sellers in Russia are ignoring bans on certain sales.

Russia does not plan to exit the OPEC Plus group, according to Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov. The federal government may need to provide support for industries and households struggling with the oil shock. Oil producing provinces are expected to benefit significantly from the price increase, while industries using oil as an input will face challenges. Wheat futures have increased by 11% since late February, following military strikes by the US and Israel against Iran. Corn futures rose 6% over the past two months, reaching a one-year high. Soybean oil and palm oil futures also experienced price increases, according to reports from the US on the 29th. These shifts indicate heightened food inflation risks as commodity indices reach levels not seen since November 2023.

A man used sulfuric acid and a knife to damage a painting in June 1985. The perpetrator struck the canvas twice with a knife and cited political motives for the attack.

The Ministry of Transport and Road Infrastructure for the Moscow Region reported that approximately 200 units of special equipment are on duty on regional roads this Wednesday. Over 2,000 kilometers of roads, including hazardous sections, were processed over the last two days.

State Duma Committee on Culture Chairwoman Olga Kazakova reported that more than 3,000 people from the cultural sector have gone to the front since the start of the special military operation.

Moscow authorities will begin marking incoming calls from city hotlines with specific labels. This measure will include calls from ministries, departments, Moscow Transport, and dispatch centers. Most calls are currently marked to show the calling company on the screen.

State Duma Committee on Tourism Chairman San-Gadzhi Tarbaev stated that Russians currently have visa-free or partially visa-free access to over 120 countries. Tarbaev noted that several more states may be added to this list soon. He also mentioned potential cooperation with China following the May holidays. The comments were reported by TASS agency.