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State Duma deputy Dmitry Shatunov intends to check how effectively AI handles analyzing legislation, preparing reference materials, and processing citizens' appeals. Based on the results of the testing, he will assess various neural networks and decide which technologies to use going forward.
Otabek YusupovChairman of the State Duma committee Boris Chernyshov explained that housing purchased in marriage is considered joint property, so each spouse can claim the deduction — even if the apartment is registered in the name of only one of them. The limit is 2 million rubles of expenses per person, with a refund of up to 440 thousand rubles.
Aziz KarimovEkaterina Stenyakina, First Deputy Chair of the State Duma Committee on Agrarian Issues, said that the date a pension is received depends on the delivery method and the payment schedule in the region: a pensioner chooses only the method of receipt, not the day. When receiving via Russian Post, about three weeks are allotted for payout, and if the money is not collected for six months, the payment is suspended.
Aziz KarimovState Duma deputy from the LDPR Kaplan Panesh proposed legally fixing the share of in-class sessions on full-time programs at no less than 70%, prohibiting the unilateral conversion of programs to a distance format without students' consent and a recalculation of the cost, introducing a moratorium on cutting teaching positions, and obliging universities to publish the actual ratio of learning formats. The reason was complaints from students who pay for in-person education but receive links to video courses.
Aziz KarimovDmitry Shatunov (LDPR), a member of the State Duma Committee on Digital Development, has approached the leadership of Yandex Music and VK with a proposal to label tracks created with artificial intelligence, place them in separate charts and recommendation playlists. In his view, this will increase content transparency and help promote Russian artists. Musicians' opinions on AI in music differ.
Aziz KarimovFirst deputy chairman of the State Duma committee on construction and housing and utilities Alexander Aksenenko told Gazeta.Ru that the down payment does not cover all the costs of buying an apartment with a mortgage: separate money is needed for appraisal, registration, insurance, renovation, and a reserve in case of loss of income. Using the example of a 10 million ruble apartment, he estimated the additional expenses at hundreds of thousands of rubles.
Aziz KarimovThe State Duma is preparing to consider six bills on domestic and stray animals that have received government support. Another 14 initiatives out of 20 developed by the working group still require further coordination with the cabinet. One of the approved initiatives provides for mandatory pet registration; the timelines for consideration have not yet been determined.
Aziz KarimovFirst Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Andrei Klimov said that Montenegro’s introduction of visas for Russians from November 1, 2026 threatens the country with socio-economic problems. According to Montenegrin statistics for 2025, Russian tourists accounted for 16.4% of all overnight stays by foreigners. The decision is linked to Podgorica’s course toward joining the European Union.
Otabek YusupovThe State Duma unanimously approved the candidacies of new members of the Russian government. Five candidates each received 430 votes in favor. The cabinet now includes deputy prime ministers Oleg Kozhemyako, Andrei Nikitin, Irina Okladnikova and Anton Siluanov, while Dmitry Yadrov took the post of transport minister.
Aziz KarimovRussia's Ministry of Transport has drafted a bill under which a car may be towed only after the owner receives a digital notification. This was announced at a plenary session of the State Duma by the head of Rosaviatsia and candidate for the post of Minister of Transport, Dmitry Yadrov.
Sevara AzamovaState Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said that Finance Minister Anton Siluanov's contribution to strengthening Russia is greater than that of Mikhail Gorbachev, who received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1990. The statement came amid consideration of Siluanov's candidacy for the post of deputy prime minister while retaining the finance minister portfolio.
Sevara AzamovaState Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin intends to bring in two former deputies — communist Alexander Yushchenko and ex-Transport Minister Vitaly Yefimov. Both will become advisers to the chairman of the lower house of parliament. The information was confirmed by Volodin himself and the State Duma press service.
Sevara AzamovaState Duma deputy Denis Kravchenko positively assessed the meeting between Vladimir Putin and US special envoy Steve Witkoff, noting the dialogue's shift to substantive work on issues and mutual commercial potential. During the talks, Witkoff handed over documents on the results of the meeting in Oslo.
Javlon TursunovDuma member Marat Nuriev proposed eliminating the requirement to confirm that debtors received a notice before their utilities are shut off, arguing that courts take too long. His colleague Alexander Aksenenko called the idea unfair due to the risk of errors and the human factor, and instead proposed reducing the tariff burden and increasing the transparency of management companies.
Javlon TursunovState Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov told Gazeta.Ru that free giveaways humiliate people and proposed banning such practices. The reason was the stampede in Yekaterinburg over coins commemorating the 350th anniversary of de Gennin.
Sevara AzamovaState Duma deputy Yuri Afonin called two variants of a settlement in Ukraine, reported by the Financial Times, unacceptable for Russia: a freeze of hostilities along the current line of contact with a guarantee that Kyiv will not join NATO, and the cession of the remaining part of Donbas on the condition of Ukraine's membership in the alliance. He urged Europe to soberly assess the situation, noting that the US has become less consistent in warning Kyiv about Russian missile launches and has worsened Ukraine's access conditions to Starlink.
Javlon TursunovShowman Otar Kushanashvili, on the program 'Kakovo?!', criticized State Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov's statement about the need to ban antidepressants. Milonov linked taking the pills with the risk of suicides, drug addiction and homosexuality and called for tightening their prescription. Kushanashvili said that with one sentence 'crossing out the hopes of millions of people to recover' is a crime.
Sevara AzamovaState Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin told journalists that the head of the press service of the KPRF faction, Alexander Yushchenko, will move to the position of his adviser. According to the speaker, the necessary documents are currently being processed. Since 1995, Yushchenko has been handling information support for the KPRF's activities and was a deputy of the State Duma of the sixth through eighth convocations.
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