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A ban on mass gatherings of more than 5,000 people in Moscow was declared till April 10. The ban is seen as a measure to prevent possible spread of the novel coronavirus-associated infections. "Today, I signed a decree banning …
The proposed Constitutional amendments are expected to enshrine that children are an important priority of Russia’s national policy, chairman of the Russian State Duma Statehood and Constitutional Legislation Committee Pavel …
Russia is trying to shield its economy from turbulence in global energy markets, but cutting the country's reliance on oil cannot happen at once, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "We are gradually weaning …
Russian President Vladimir Putin has confessed that the idea of having a body double was floated for the sake of ensuring the safety of the head of state in the early 2000s, but he rejected it. "I discarded the …
Russian President Vladimir Putin has advised the opposition to address potential voters with a positive program, and not just endlessly play the blame game by nitpicking the current authorities. "It is not …
About one in two Russians (48%) think that it is better to look for their "other half" in their friend circle, according to a poll held by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center in the run-up to St. Valentine’s Day. …
Russia’s consumer watchdog has developed a package of measures aimed at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country. "On January 24, 2020, the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection …
Former Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev congratulated students on Tatyana's Day. “I congratulate the students of my alma-mater, St. Petersburg State University and all the students of our country on the holiday,” …
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russians’ consumer basket’s structure should be revised to include more vegetables, fish and meat. "You are right, this has to be adjusted timely and the …
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the switch from presidential to parliamentary republic are inadvisable "Is this possible here? In theory yes. Is this advisable or not? Everyone has one’s …
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has requested that proposals on refining National Projects and programs for the implementation of President Vladimir Putin’s State of the Nation Address to be submitted to the …
Great Patriotic War veterans and home front toilers will receive Victory Day cash payments, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "We celebrate 75th anniversary of Victory, so we will render assistance related to this date: we …
The proposals voiced by Russian President Vladimir Putin in his State of the Nation Address to the Federal Assembly to increase social payments to needy categories of Russians will help reduce poverty rates in the country, but not radically, …
Russia, ranking No. 23, is seen as both the second-most powerful country and the fourth-most influential country in the world, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 'Best Countries' annual rating. Each country …
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his annual State of the Nation Address to the Federal Assembly that the country's future depends on how large its population will be. According to him, here are almost 147 …
The Russian government plans to submit a bill to the State Duma this autumn, which would exempt enterprises hiring migrants from planned inspections, the …
Russian banks rejected more than six in every 10 loan applications made last year, new data has shown. Only 36.9% of requested loans were granted in in Russia last year, down from 41% the year before, the National Bureau of Credit …
At a meeting on citizenship issues, many Crimeans complain about problems with obtaining Russian passports, State Duma deputy Natalya Poklonskaya wrote in her Telegram channel. Some do not get a passport due to the …
In St. Petersburg, an investigation was initiated after a fight and robbery on New Year's Eve. The corresponding message was published today by the press service of the regional headquarters of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. On …
Acting Head of the Hydrometeorological Center of the Russian Federation, Roman Vilfand, told what weather is expected on Christmas Eve in Moscow and Moscow region. According to him, at night, in the capital, it will be 3-5 °C below …
