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| On February 20, 2026, according to the Moscow State University Meteorological Observatory, Moscow recorded its highest snow depth in 72 years of observations. The maximum snowdrift depth reached 80 cm. The previous absolute record was set on March 26, 2013 (77 cm). In many other regions of Russia, this winter also became the snowiest in recorded history. | In 2025, the smartphone market in Russia contracted by 18%; 24.2M devices (588B rubles) were sold. In 2024, 29.8M (720B rubles). The leaders in units are Redmi (18%), Samsung (12%), Tecno (11%), Realme (11%). In terms of sales value, the top sellers are Apple (27%), Samsung (21%), Redmi (11%), Tecno (7%). The median price is 25,309 rubles (320 USD). | In 2026, the per capita subsistence minimum in Russia will be 18,939 rubles (237 USD) per month (+6.8% compared to 2025), 20,644 - the working-age population, 16,288 - pensioners, 18,371 - children. Regions set their own subsistence minimums. It is the lowest total cost of food, goods, and services necessary for a person's life and health. In 2026, the minimum wage in Russia will be 27,093 rubles. | From Jan to Nov 2025, alcohol sales in Russia (excluding beer, cider, perry, and mead) decreased by 9.8% year-on-year, amounting to 181.9M decaliters (12.5 liters per person). Vodka sales decreased from 68.2 to 66.3M (-3.5%). The low-alcohol beverage segment recorded a sharp decline: from 15.8 to 1.5M (-87.6%). Alcohol production volume fell by 6.7% to 158.5M. | Until September 14, 2026, Chinese citizens have the right to enter Russia and stay for up to 30 days on a guest or business visit without a visa. In early September, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the introduction of a 30-day visa-free regime for Russian citizens. These measures are currently being implemented on a one-year trial basis. | More notes from Russia » |
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I would like to visit Tuva with my dog Ulaan and spend a month or two there. Is it possible to find an English-speaking guide (I am French) as my Russian is practically nonexistent? What would the budget be, and how would I get there given the difficulties between our two countries? Thank you in advance for any answers you can provide.
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