Stories from Russia

The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade confirmed permission for the parallel import of Apple, Samsung, and other smartphone brands into Russia. The ministry stated that the list includes many popular devices. Importers must comply with safety requirements, confirm product originality, and provide necessary certificates. This follows reports that parallel import volumes fell to a historical minimum in February. Russia plans to remove dozens of items from its authorized parallel import list, including computers and components from Western brands. The move is expected to make parallel importing more difficult for businesses. This announcement follows a decision to index pensions for 80-year-old citizens and former workers in the civil aviation and coal industries.

The Moscow City Economy Complex announced that heating shutdowns will begin in Moscow this Wednesday. Communal services in Moscow will begin turning off heating on Wednesday. In the Moscow region, services are transitioning to summer mode starting today. This follows a period of 25-degree heat in the capital region. Temperatures in Moscow are expected to return to May norms by the weekend, with daytime highs around 15 degrees and nighttime lows around 10 degrees. Heating has been disconnected in several Moscow districts starting Wednesday, May 6. Affected areas include buildings on Vernadsky Prospekt, Dubninskaya Street, and Akademika Chelomeya Street. The shutdown also covers the Solntsevo, Biskupsky, and Krylatskoye districts, according to TASS. Moscow municipal authorities confirmed that the heating season in the Moscow region ended one day early on May 5.

Three-quarters of leading artificial intelligence researchers believe artificial general intelligence remains unachievable.

The volume of Russian electronic wallets is projected to increase.

The volume of funds in electronic wallets in Russia could increase by 15 billion rubles this year. Current holdings in electronic wallets are approximately 20 billion rubles.

The CEO of RusAgro, Basov, purchased the claim rights of the company 'Solnechnye Produkty' and subsequently filed for its bankruptcy.

A Superjob study reports that one in four Russians have decided to undergo a radical career change over the last two years. The change is most frequent among citizens under the age of 35.

An explosion was reported approximately 6 kilometers from the Kremlin in Moscow. A residential building in Moscow sustained damage last night.

The Russian President has instructed the formation of programs to popularize biotechnology and the bioeconomy. President Putin has ordered the formation and implementation of programs to popularize biotechnology and bioeconomics. Experts in Moscow are highlighting the popularity of vocational training programs. President Vladimir Putin has ordered the presentation of a proposal to update educational standards and programs by September. The update must incorporate artificial intelligence technologies. The directive also includes support for advanced engineering schools and biotechnology and bioeconomy research to accelerate implementation. The source noted these measures aim to support science and development.

Authorities in the Murmansk region have implemented restrictions on the use of electric scooters and monowheels during the May holidays. The restrictions applied to May 1 and will also be in effect for the upcoming May 9 holiday.