Stories from Russia

Russian companies are increasingly utilizing leasing schemes for Chinese-made crossover vehicles, according to Yuri Ten, General Director of Terminal A.

Krylia Sovetov midfielder Ilzat Takhtametov was hospitalized after sustaining a concussion during a match. The team secured a 2-1 victory against Zenit, with goals from Pechenin and Ugalov. The win allowed Krylia Sovetov to move out of the relegation zone and up to tenth place. Football player Elzat Akhmetov lost consciousness for several seconds and was unable to continue the match. Akhmetov was diagnosed with a concussion. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance and later diagnosed with a concussion. The incident occurred during a counter-attack where Kirill Pechenin scored after a double rebound.

Four minors were injured in a vehicle collision on the Yekaterinburg Ring Road in the Sverdlovsk region. A Renault driver traveling toward Verkhnyaya Pyshma lost control of the vehicle while driving at an unsafe speed in rainy conditions. The Renault crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with a MAN truck pulling a semi-trailer. Three additional people were transported to hospitals, according to the State Traffic Inspectorate. The crash occurred on the 57th kilometer of the Yekaterinburg Ring Road when a Renault driver lost control in the rain and hit a MAN semi-trailer. Three other individuals were taken to the hospital, according to the Sverdlovsk Oblast State Traffic Inspectorate. Preliminary reports from the Investigative Committee of the Sverdlovsk Region state that four minors were killed in the collision. One additional child and two adults sustained injuries in the accident.

Three districts in the Kursk region of Russia remain without television service following an attack on the SSUs. Business FM Russia reports that three additional districts in the Kursk region have lost television access due to an attack on the SSUs.

Kazan defeated Metal Lurk 4-1 in their fourth semi-final match. Kazan now leads the series 3-1. The deciding match for a spot in the final may take place this Sunday in Magnetogorsk. Kagagarin Kazan defeated Metal Lurk 4-1 in the fourth match of the semi-finals.

Over 4,000 tons of debris were removed from a coal mine following an incident in the Gadansky region. Sergey Nosov, the head of the region, reported that no people have been located. The incident occurred at a coal quarry.

Reports indicate that 12 million migrants currently reside in the Russian Federation. The source noted this figure in the context of labor shortages and market imbalances. The statement also touched upon the perceived division within the Russian population.

A new Ministry of Internal Affairs bill aims to transition the management of labor migration from social and labor regulation to state security and law enforcement. Migration specialists noted the bill concludes a long-term process of shifting control.

Russia's Prosecutor General has filed a multi-billion ruble anti-corruption lawsuit against Vadim Mashkovich, the founder of Rusagro. The agency is seeking to transfer their property and business assets to the state.

Vice-Premier Tatyana Gulikova stated that 126,000 pregnant women in Russia are receiving unified benefits today. According to Golikova, the number of children in the country has increased tenfold due to these measures. The average payment now reaches up to 96,000 rubles. These payments are calculated based on the regional subsistence minimum. The new benefit structure is set to take effect on May 11. Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Gulikova announced that maternity benefits for students have increased fourfold. Average payments for students are now reported to reach up to 96,000 rubles. The announcement comes amid reports of scammers targeting pensioners with fake pension increase schemes. Russian director Pavel Tolankin produced the documentary Mr Nobody Against Putin. The film documents the indoctrination of students at a Russian school during the war in Ukraine.