Ice Speedway Champion Dies in Car Crash

Nikolai Krasnikov, a celebrated figure in ice speedway, has died in a car accident near Ufa. The eight-time world champion in individual ice speedway and twelve-time world champion in team ice speedway was involved in a collision with oncoming trucks.

Nap Time Permitted During Lunch Breaks

Russians are permitted to nap during their lunch breaks, according to a lawyer from Headhunter. Employees are free to use this time as they see fit, including leaving the workplace.

Sick Leave and Vacation Pay Calculation to Change

Russia will implement new rules for calculating average earnings, affecting payments like vacation pay and sick leave, from September 1, 2025, to September 1, 2031. The calculation for severance pay will now involve multiplying average daily earnings by the average number of working days per month in a year.

Sochi Hit by Bad Weather

Tourists in Sochi are experiencing severe weather conditions, including heavy rains and closed beaches. The Iram River has overflowed, flooding the Dzubga-Sochi highway, and waterspouts have been spotted at sea.

Transfer of Ukrainian Soldiers’ Bodies Completed

Russia has completed the transfer of deceased Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies to Ukraine, marking the final exchange within the Istanbul agreements. In total, 6060 bodies were transferred to the Ukrainian side, while Russia received 78.

Maternity Capital Increase Proposed for Subsequent Children

A proposal has been made to increase maternity capital for each subsequent child in Russia at 25% of the previous amount. The initiative aims to boost the birth rate of second children.

New Lottery Scam Targets Russians

Fraudsters are using fake lotteries to scam Russians by luring them to websites where they are asked to enter their card details to claim winnings, resulting in financial loss.

Water Fee Increase Proposed

The Ministry of Construction of the Russian Federation has proposed doubling the increasing coefficient for calculating utility payments for water for those without meters, potentially encouraging more installations.