Stories from Russia

Political scientist Stanislav Belkovsky dismissed an intelligence report suggesting Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was an enemy of President Vladimir Putin. Belkovsky stated that Shoigu retains an place in the Russian power system.

A Russian radio broadcast stated the country's ambition to make its army the strongest in Europe.

The Su-57, a 5th-generation fighter jet, has been in series production since 2020 and is in service with the Russian Air Force. Military expert Dmitry Kornev described the aircraft as unique and a leader in Russian fighter aviation, noting its low-observable radar profile.

Alexander Korotovich, an author focused on Russian rock music, has released his second book, "Ural Rock and Art," which is part two of a three-volume series. The book covers 40 years of rock music and features groups such as Nautilus Pompilius, Chaif, Nastya, Trek, and Urfinjus.

A Russian broadcast stated that a child can be registered by other relatives, specifically mentioning grandparents.

The Rostov football club consistently achieves good results by selling players expensively and acquiring them cheaply. The discussion speculates on whether the club can maintain this strategy and potentially replicate the success of Krasnodar.

Russia and Iran have sharply increased their trade volume through the Caspian Sea in recent months, according to reports from the New York Times. This route emerged as an alternative after shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faced restrictions due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Four Iranian ports in the Caspian Sea are actively handling vessels carrying goods such as wheat, corn, animal feed, and sunflower oil. Iran has increasingly relied on the Caspian Sea for food and essential goods. Al Araby Radio Qatar and Al Jazeera Arabic reported this development. This comes as Iran's enriched uranium production is in many regions, according to TRT Haber Radyo. France Inter reported that the US president views Iran's response to an American proposal as totally unacceptable.

The President of the Central Bank of Russia reportedly complained last week about the country's low unemployment rate. This statement is considered unusual as low unemployment is generally seen as positive, but economists note it can limit economic flexibility and labor availability. The yuan was set at 10 rubles 93 kopecks, while the dollar was set at 74 rubles 30 kopecks.

The number of apartments for sale in Moscow has decreased by 25.5% overall, with supply in Tinao specifically shrinking by 42%. Most districts experienced double-digit declines, while the Central Administrative Okrug (CAO) saw the smallest decrease of 1.3% to 3000 lots.

Grandchildren and great-grandchildren of Rzhev militiamen gathered at a memorial in Rzhev today, many with tears in their eyes. A historical account mentioned a person died near Rzhev on September 25, 1942, providing specific context for the memorial event.