Russian regions, amid budget problems, have started to massively cut healthcare spending. In 2026, almost a quarter of the regions (19 out of 82) made such a decision. This follows from the budget reporting, which was studied by “Important Stories”. The figure turned out to be a record for the entire period of the war…
Russian retailers have sharply reduced the opening of home-based stores. By the end of 2025, the appearance of new retail outlets within walking distance slowed down by six times – this is the maximum drop since 2017, according to a study by Infoline. According to “Kommersant”, one of the key reasons was the decline in…
The net profit of one of Russia’s largest agricultural holdings, Rusagro, fell to 19.96 billion rubles in 2025 from 41.2 billion rubles a year earlier, according to a company statement. The company’s annual revenue rose to 396.5 billion rubles from 340.1 billion rubles in 2024. Rusagro’s adjusted EBITDA increased by 11% to 56 billion rubles.…
Russian Railways (RZD), against the backdrop of billions in losses, put the Moscow Towers skyscraper in the “Moscow City” business center up for auction. A corresponding notice appeared on the holding’s portal. The starting price of 376,000 sq. m of office space will be provided upon request, and the auction date has not yet been…
The Russian Central Bank announced on Friday that it has extended restrictions on withdrawing foreign currency from bank accounts for another six months, until September 9, 2026, due to ongoing Western sanctions. The regulator has been extending the restrictions every six months since the spring of 2022, as sanctions against Russia remain in place, prohibiting…
In Astrakhan, schoolchildren were forced to honor the memory of the murdered Ayatollah Khamenei
In Russia in the fourth quarter of 2025, organizations reduced the number of employees by 59% compared to the same period a year earlier. A total of 32,600 people were subject to optimization. This follows from the Rosstat report “Social and Economic Situation in Russia”, with which Vedomosti became acquainted. According to official statistics, layoffs…