Stories from Russia

Russians have set a long-standing record for purchasing used cars this year.

Radio Sputnik recommends using public transportation due to deteriorating weather conditions. Car sharing services in the capital have restricted access to vehicle rentals due to adverse weather conditions. Moscow experienced a number of trees falling, with over a hundred trees uprooted in the Strogino district alone. Several trees were torn from their roots and landed on cars. Landscape designer Olga Platonova commented on the impact of precipitation and frost on plants. Approximately 200 trees fell in Moscow due to strong winds and wet snow, damaging parked cars and power lines. Several homes lost electricity. City officials are working to clear fallen trees, and emergency services are on standby for potential water accumulation. Additional forces and resources have been deployed to manage the situation.

A number of cases involve former frontline soldiers who have returned home and are accustomed to using weapons to resolve their issues. This trend is observed across Ukraine, Central Russia, and the Volga region.

The Russian Premier League is considering allowing disqualified coaches to give post-match interviews and participate in other media activities. This proposal is being put forward by the president of the Russian Premier League, Alexander Dyukov. Currently, head coaches who receive red cards during a match are prohibited from participating in post-match interviews and press conferences. This proposed change to the regulations was highlighted by RPL President Aleksandr Aerofeev. Current rules prohibit coaches shown red cards from engaging in post-match press conferences and interviews.

Russian banks are proposing a phased approach to integrating artificial intelligence into the financial sector, starting with support measures and pilot projects before moving to regulation of high-risk areas and full control. This proposal, outlined by the Association of Banks of Russia, aims to ensure a smoother transition to using domestic AI systems. The Central Bank and State Duma Committee on Financial Markets have been involved in discussions, with banks seeking to avoid harming Russian businesses while leveraging AI's future potential.

Russian authorities are reportedly demanding that individuals unlock their phones before crossing the border. This requirement applies to various sectors, including business and human rights.

Citizens entering the Russian Federation are reportedly subjected to extensive questioning and phone checks. These procedures are described as humiliating and are applied to dozens of individuals.

Anton Siluanov, head of Russia's finance ministry, made a statement regarding the current economic tempo.

The church is described as a despotic institute in Russia, which is said to completely change worldviews.

A Moscow resident received 50,000 rubles from an unknown sender, who then claimed it was their entire salary and asked for it to be returned. The man complied, sending the money back via bank transfer. The following day, all of his bank accounts were blocked. A woman named Irina contacted him, claiming she had mistakenly sent her entire salary and asked him to return it to a specific number.