Four categories of pensioners to receive raises in FebruaryA planned increase in pension payments for specific groups of Russian citizens will take effect on 1 February. The changes will automatically double the fixed payment for retirees over 80 and those with Group 1 disabilities.
New Family Mortgage Rules from February 1, 2026From February 1, 2026, the family mortgage program in Russia will change: spouses in an official marriage will become co-borrowers, and the loan will be tied to the child's registration.
Tax Break for Landlords: A Hidden RiskThe Federal Tax Service has proposed that entrepreneurs not pay property tax on real estate used in business, but this savings could turn into multi-million losses when selling the property.
Wheat Farming Profitability in Rostov Region Plummets TenfoldProfitability from growing wheat in Russia's Rostov region has fallen tenfold over four years, with many farms now operating at cost or at a loss, according to a regional trade official.
Wheat profitability in Rostov Oblast drops tenfoldThe profitability of wheat cultivation in Russia's Rostov region has fallen tenfold in four years, with the gap between export and domestic grain prices nearly vanishing and squeezing farmers' margins.
Yakutia Budgets 478.8 Million Rubles for Il Tumen Apparatus in 2026The Yakutia budget for 2026 has allocated 478.8 million rubles (approximately $5.32 million at current rates) for the maintenance of the Il Tumen State Assembly apparatus, with speaker Alexey Yeremeyev set to earn 6.7 million rubles (about $74,400).
Kurgan Oblast Authorities Cut State Debt by BillionsKurgan Oblast's budget exceeded 100 billion rubles (approximately $1 billion) in 2025, and authorities reduced state debt by 6.7 billion rubles (about $67 million) over the past year.
