Stories from Russia

This decline is not linked to popular uprisings but rather to potential coups from within the elite. A consistent anti-war minority, estimated at around 15% of the population, remains inactive due to widespread fear.

Russia has announced a state-level contract with Korea for autonomous electric vehicle charging technology. The platform is designed to approach vehicles and charge them without driver intervention, requiring only the car to be left and a location marked in the system.

An analyst stated that drones are becoming maximally miniaturized and convenient for use, predicting they will eventually replace small arms. The analyst acknowledged this might not happen within this century but believes it is inevitable.

The first spring thunderstorm is expected in Moscow and the Moscow Oblast on the upcoming Thursday. It will be accompanied by gusty winds up to 15 meters per second. The air temperature on May 5th in Moscow will be plus 23-25 degrees Celsius.

The Russian Academy of Sciences has created an artificial intelligence model, following the footsteps of DeepMind and Stanford. The Federal Medical-Biological Agency of Russia has created the first clinical segment of a domestic database containing genetic variants of Russians. The database is designed to identify risks for cardiovascular diseases, according to RIA Novosti.

The price for premium new builds in Moscow has reached a peak level of 1,603,000 rubles. Moscow's thermometers are expected to rise to plus 18 degrees Celsius for the first time this year.

Modern Olympic gold medals are manufactured from 925-grade silver and must contain a minimum amount of gold. The source mentions this in the context of discussing the value of gold. The source stated that the current generation has a poor lot.

New Lada minivans, including a passenger version with second-row windows and a cargo-passenger variant, are being released. These vehicles are expected to fill the market niche left by the departure of Peugeot, Citroën, and Opel.

A 2003 Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen with 540,000 kilometers underwent a full restoration, including bodywork and interior refurbishment. The owner spent approximately 6 million rubles on the restoration. A restored G-Wagen currently costs around 25 million rubles.

A license allowing the purchase of Russian oil and petroleum products was extended, but not immediately. There was a delay between the expiration of the first license and the issuance of the second. Besson appears to be acting as a hawk in public discourse.