According to the amendments to the regional governor's decree, the bans will no longer apply to the following sectors: public catering (restaurants, cafes, canteens, etc.), transport services, hotel and accommodation services, and waste collection and disposal. This decision was made after employers complained about staff shortages.

The talks between Azerbaijan and Armenia taking place in Abu Dhabi are not just a diplomatic meeting, but a historic event that marks the end of two centuries of Russian hegemony in the South Caucasus. This time, the Kremlin has been completely sidelined from the crucial peace process in the region.

The body of 53-year-old Starovoit, who was dismissed from his post as head of the Ministry of Transport by decree of Russian President Vladimir Putin, was found in the Odintsovo district of the city. The pistol that Starovoit was awarded to him was also found at the scene of his death. It is believed that he shot himself with the weapon he received from the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Mikhail Zhukhovitsky, a Kyrgyz passport consultant, announced that applications submitted after January 24 of this year will not be considered. "Forget about Kyrgyzstan. It is impossible to get citizenship now. No matter how much money you pay," he said.

Russia has become the first country in the world to officially recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Russian diplomat Dmitry Zhirnov said that Putin decided to recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan at the suggestion of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The decision "demonstrates Russia's desire to establish a full-fledged partnership with Afghanistan."

The problems in interstate relations between Russia and Azerbaijan began during the collapse of the USSR. In the early years of the Karabakh conflict, Azerbaijani society was quite inclined towards Russia. However, the introduction of Soviet troops into Baku in January 1990 had a negative impact on the attitude towards Russia in Azerbaijan. It was on January 20, 1990 that Moscow actually lost Azerbaijan.

The decision by the Ministry of Culture was made in response to the actions of Russian law enforcement agencies in Yekaterinburg, where large-scale raids against migrants were carried out and more than 50 Azerbaijanis were detained. The Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry called these actions by Russian security forces "unacceptable violence."

This halal restaurant is notable for its location in the city center. The restaurant operates in a family format: no alcoholic beverages are served here. According to the founder of the project, entrepreneur Radik Minikhanov, the restaurant's menu includes dishes typical of the cuisines of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Chechnya, and Tatarstan.

Russian Education Minister Sergei Kravtsov, speaking at a session of the State Duma, alleged that history textbooks in the CIS countries have a negative attitude towards Russia. He said that this approach is especially true of the Soviet era. Therefore, the Ministry of Education is working with the CIS countries to agree on approaches to interpreting a common historical past.

The number of listening comprehension tasks in the exam will be increased from two to four. A mandatory minimum score is set for successful passing the exam. A similar mandatory scoring system has been introduced for the speaking section. These scores are required to obtain a temporary residence permit or permanent residence permit. The changes will come into effect on July 10, 2025.