Drivers in Russia may soon face penalties for operating vehicles while under the influence of medications that impair attention and reaction time. The State Duma has approved a bill in its first reading to address this issue, expanding the definition of intoxication to include certain medications.
The proposed law aims to supplement the existing Code of Administrative Offenses, which currently covers alcohol, drug, and psychotropic intoxication. The new legislation targets drivers found to have substances in their system from medicinal products that affect their ability to drive safely.
According to a lawyer, the list of medications incompatible with driving may include sedatives, hypnotics, antiepileptic drugs, anesthetics, and medications prescribed for Parkinson’s disease. A driver found to be in violation will face punishment if a medical examination confirms the presence of these substances and a combination of clinical signs of intoxication.
Need Criteria for Large Families Could Be Eliminated
A proposal has been made in the State Duma to eliminate the criterion of need for large families to receive state support. The initiative, put forward by a political party leader, aims to ensure equal rights for large families across all regions.
The current system considers the income of large families when determining eligibility for local benefits in some regions, creating inequality. The proposal seeks to abolish this income-based assessment altogether for large families.
The party leader noted that some regions have already begun to disregard the income of large families when allocating local benefits. The aim is to standardize this practice nationwide, ensuring that all large families receive support regardless of their financial situation.
XII Zabaikalsky International Film Festival Continues in Chita
The XII Zabaikalsky International Film Festival continued with a gala concert featuring prominent Russian artists. The third day of the festival showcased a variety of performances and film screenings.
The concert included appearances by actress Svetlana Permyakova, Honored Artist of Russia Evgeny Dyatlov, and actors Dmitry Dyuzhev and Boris Smolkin. Miroslava Mikhailova, daughter of the festival’s president, also performed a song. The festival president himself, Alexander Mikhailov, sang a song that received a standing ovation from the audience.
A screening of the documentary film “Baikal: Living Water” took place as part of the festival, highlighting the beauty and power of nature. The film’s theme emphasizes the importance of preserving Russian values and traditions.
Putin Signs New Laws Affecting Citizens
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a series of new laws affecting various aspects of citizens’ lives. The legislation covers areas such as real estate transactions, the sale of energy drinks to minors, and the operations of management companies.
The new laws include provisions for using a unified biometric system for real estate transactions and imposing fines for selling non-alcoholic tonic drinks, including energy drinks, to minors. Management companies will now be required to provide residents of apartment buildings with reports in a uniform format.
Other changes include the legalization of guest houses, protection for workers from excessive fines, simplification of maternity capital instructions, and closure of websites selling illegal dietary supplements. These measures aim to modernize regulations and improve the lives of Russian citizens.
SHAMAN’s Intervision Song Revealed
An excerpt of a new song by the artist SHAMAN, titled “Straight to the Heart,” has been released in preparation for the International Vocal Competition “Intervision.” The song is written by composer Maxim Fadeev.