Stories from Russia

CSKA announced the resignation of Fabio Celistini from his position as acting head coach.

More than 10 large brands may leave the Russian market this year, according to data from consulting firm Common Wealth Partnership. The report comes amid a sharp decline in demand for services like dry cleaning. Clothing retailers are also reportedly facing difficult conditions. Consumers are increasingly attempting to wash garments themselves by following label instructions to save costs. The Russian Civic Chamber has proposed allowing graduates to retake all subjects in the Unified State Exam (EGE) rather than just one. The exodus is expected to occur primarily within the clothing segment. Victoria Kryvoruchka, vice-president of the Russian Association of Fashion Industry Participants, noted the trend is visible in shopping centers.

Two children, aged 2 to 4, suffered hypothermia after an inflatable motorboat overturned on a river near Krasnogorsk. Authorities have opened a criminal case regarding the provision of services that do not meet safety requirements.

The export duty on sunflower meal has been reduced to zero, according to reports from Business FM Russia. In April, the duty stood at approximately 750 rubles per ton, while the current rate is 4,650 rubles per ton. Mikhail Maltsev, executive director of the Russian Union of Oilseed Producers, stated the decision supports producers and processors. The move returns collection levels to those seen between January and March 2026. The change follows several years of growth and regulatory adjustments.

A criminal case has been opened following the deaths of five individuals in the Nizhny Novgorod Region. The report does not specify the cause of death or the nature of the criminal case.

A civilian was injured in an attack that occurred in the Chuvashia region.

A civilian was injured in Chuvashia following an attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The CDU stated there is currently no evidence of an attack regarding the incident in Chuvashia. Authorities noted the suspected driver may be a man. Regional Prime Minister Sergey Artamonov stated that one building in Chuvashia was damaged by the strike from Ukrainian drones. The announcement follows the impact of the unmanned aerial vehicles in the region. The threat of UAVs in Chuvashia persists, according to the region's Prime Minister Sergey Artamonov. He stated that the option of declaring a republican-level state of emergency is being considered. A 24-year-old resident of the Kursk region was detained for collecting data on military and civilian facilities for Ukrainian intelligence. One person remains hospitalized, according to the Chuvashia Ministry of Health press service.

A criminal case has been opened following the deaths of five people in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

A rescue operation has concluded at the Kadokchansky coal mine in the Magadan region. All eight miners involved in the incident were confirmed dead. Magadan Governor Sergey Nosov provided comments on the progress of the work.

Authorities are set to seize nearly 73 million shares of Rosagro belonging to former CEO Maxim Basov.