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KPRF deputies and senator Airat Gibatdinov sent Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin a proposal to transfer, free of charge, cars confiscated under court rulings to budget-funded institutions — hospitals, schools, social welfare, culture and sports organizations. The proposal does not create new grounds for seizing cars from citizens.
Sevara AzamovaGeorgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced the appointment of Giorgi Zurabishvili, who previously served as first deputy head of the country's Foreign Ministry, as special representative for relations with Russia. In the State Duma, the decision was called a step in the right direction.
Javlon TursunovTransport Minister Andrei Nikitin, nominated for the post of deputy prime minister, said in the State Duma that by 2028, trucks without a driver in the cab are planned to be put on public roads. Currently, unmanned trucks from Kamaz, Yandex and Navio run on the M-11, TSKAD, M-4 and M-12 highways as part of the 'Unmanned Logistics Corridors' project. A bill on highly automated vehicles is also being discussed.
Sevara AzamovaLDPR leader Leonid Slutsky, at a plenary session of the State Duma, presented an initiative for a 'new industrialization' of the Russian economy, which he considers especially relevant for the Far East. He emphasized the need for accelerated development of the region and the associated growth in quality of life. Earlier, candidate for the post of Deputy Prime Minister and presidential envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Oleg Kozhemyako announced plans to increase cargo transshipment in Far Eastern ports to 300 million tons.
Sevara AzamovaTwo-time Olympic champion Evgeni Plushenko said in an interview with RIA Novosti that he pays no attention to provocative remarks by State Duma deputies directed at him. According to him, he lives in Russia with his wife, has established the operation of his academy and pays taxes, while attempts by some to 'hype off the Plushenko name' do not concern him.
Javlon TursunovAt its meeting, the Central Election Commission handed the vacant State Duma ninth-convocation deputy mandate to Sholban Kara-ool (United Russia), who previously served as deputy speaker of the lower chamber and headed Tuva in 2007–2021. The mandate became vacant after Irina Eliferova's powers were terminated.
Javlon TursunovOn October 20, deputies of the New People faction submitted a bill to the State Duma proposing to provide parents with a free sleeping place and meals while staying in a hospital with children under eight years old. Currently, such guarantees apply to those accompanying children younger than four. The estimated cost of the initiative is 9.2 to 13.1 billion rubles per year from the federal budget for 2027–2029.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to the draft budget, insurance pensions of non-working Russians will be indexed in 2027 in two stages: from February 1 by 6.8% and from April 1 by 3.3%. The average monthly payment will amount to 30,241 rubles, with a total increase of 2,466 rubles, said State Duma committee deputy chairman Nikita Chaplin.
Sevara AzamovaThe president's directive was included in the final documents of the Strategic Development Council meeting. Deputy Svetlana Bessarab named frequent reasons for denials: lack of documents, errors, and property requirements. For families with many children, an income excess of 10% above the subsistence minimum is allowed.
Sevara AzamovaState Duma deputy from the LDPR Kaplan Panesh proposed enshrining in the Housing Code the obligation of management companies to provide basic plumbing services free of charge to elderly citizens. According to him, private contractors charge from 2,000 to 10,000 rubles per call, which is critical for pensioners with an income of 20,000–25,000 rubles.
Javlon TursunovDeputies of the New People faction proposed giving Russians who adopt a cat or dog from a shelter a social tax deduction for animal care expenses. The deduction will be valid for three years, with a limit of 50 thousand rubles in expenses per year per pet, which at a personal income tax rate of 13% would allow returning up to 6.5 thousand rubles annually.
Sevara AzamovaDeputies of the KPRF faction and senator Airat Gibatdinov sent a proposal on October 21 to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin to transfer confiscated cars free of charge to state institutions of healthcare, education, social protection, culture and sports. According to the Prosecutor General's Office, more than 33,000 cars have been confiscated from drivers who drove drunk repeatedly, over 5,500 of which have already been sent to the SVO zone.
Javlon TursunovPrime Minister Mikhail Mishustin submitted nominations for five government posts to the State Duma following the September parliamentary elections. The proposed appointments include deputy prime ministers, the head of the government staff, and a new transport minister. Under the Constitution, the State Duma must approve the nominations.
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