Russians should pray before going on vacation, lawmaker Mikhail Ivanov has urged.
“We should not ask God for a vacation; we should ask for a blessing for our rest. Then the Lord will arrange things so that your boss grants the vacation, and the trip goes without incidents or tragedies. You should pray to the Lord Jesus Christ and the Most Holy Theotokos,” he said.
BMW and Audi cars have started being brought into Russia disguised as Chinese cars. They simply cover the badges with Chinese Changan logos before crossing the border.
The scheme helps simplify the export of cars from China amid restrictions and increased inspections. After the cars are imported into Russia, the stickers are removed, and the vehicles become BMWs and Audis again.
Russians are now being asked to send recruiters Reels and memes to get a new job. Companies call it a “vibe check” — a test of compatibility with the team.
Russia has issued its first fine for criticizing the Taliban.
A 19-year-old was fined 10,000 rubles (~$136) after calling the Taliban “cave-dwelling a**holes” in a VKontakte comment.
The court said it incited hostility between Russians and Afghans.
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