While you were working. The main news in Russia at this hour.

      Starting from September 1, Russia has begun a large-scale transition to the use of the digital ruble. Major banks and retail chains are connecting the necessary infrastructure, while citizens are given the option to pay with the new form of national currency if they wish. The digital ruble has become the third type of Russian money alongside cash and non-cash funds.

      Since the beginning of September, domain owners in the .ru, .рф, and .su zones must undergo mandatory identification through the ESIA ("State Services"). The new requirements are stipulated by federal law and aim to reduce the number of anonymous internet resources, including those used by fraudsters.

      Kalashnikov showcased a model of the upgraded AK-12+ assault rifle at the Eastern Economic Forum. Developers claim it has improved shooting accuracy. The weapon is designed for 5.45 mm caliber cartridges.

      From September 1, new rules for the use of mobile phones in schools also came into effect. During lessons, students are prohibited from using gadgets, while this is allowed during breaks according to the rules established by each specific school.

      Russians have been given the opportunity to impose a self-ban on gambling. The restriction can be formalized through "State Services" or MFC by submitting an application to the public law company "Unified Regulator of Gambling." The regulator will maintain a list of individuals who have opted out of participating in gambling. The right to place bets can be restored no earlier than one year later.

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      Residents of Almetyevsk were informed about which laws come into effect on September 1. The next stage of the digital ruble implementation also begins. Starting from September 1, a number of new legal norms will come into force in Russia.

      While you were working. The main news in Russia at this hour: A large-scale transition to the use of the digital ruble began in Russia on September 1.

      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      Mass use of the digital ruble has begun in Russia. The press service of VTB reports that mass use of the digital ruble started in Russia on September 1.

      Registration of chickens and mobile pharmacies: what will change in the lives of Stavropol residents in September. September is the month when many laws and norms adopted earlier traditionally come into force.

      Detox from betting: from September 1, residents of Tula can limit their access to betting shops. Residents of the Tula region will have the right to voluntarily refuse gambling for a year starting September 1, 2026.

      What will change in the lives of Kaluga residents from September 1? We have collected the main changes, according to RBC, that come into effect with the beginning of autumn.

      Tyumen residents will be able to impose a self-ban on gambling starting September 1. Each Tyumen resident can consciously limit themselves from participating in casino games and gaming halls.

      September innovations: Important norms in the fields of finance, labor, education, medicine, and digital technologies will come into force in Russia starting September 1, 2026.

      Once again about the digital ruble. It’s not scary and not mandatory. The digital ruble is a new form of national currency issued by the Bank of Russia.

      What laws come into effect in Russia on September 1? A number of new laws that will change the lives of citizens come into effect in Russia on September 1.

      The digital ruble: Starting September 1, the wide implementation of the digital ruble will begin in the Krasnoyarsk region, as well as throughout Russia.

      As of September 1, the law on self-banning gambling has come into force. A federal law has begun to operate in Russia, allowing citizens to voluntarily limit their participation in gambling.

      From September 1, citizens of the Russian Federation can impose a self-ban on gambling. Starting September 1, 2026, Russians will have the opportunity to impose a self-ban on participating in gambling.

      New laws have come into effect in Yekaterinburg starting September. We discuss the innovations. Starting September 1, several new rules for banks, employers, schools, clinics, and transportation will come into force in Russia.

      Gamblers in Russia are being deprived of excitement: a federal law that gives citizens the opportunity to voluntarily refuse to participate in gambling has come into force starting September 1.

      What will change in Russian legislation from September 1? We discuss innovations in the educational and labor spheres, mortgage holidays for families, self-bans on gambling, and more in our review.

      What will change in Russian legislation from September 1? We discuss innovations in the educational and labor spheres, mortgage holidays for families, self-bans on gambling, and more in our review.

      The school curriculum will change, and the elderly will start receiving two pensions: September laws that will affect life in the Arkhangelsk region. We have gathered the main changes in one material. Almost every week, new laws, decrees, regulations, and other normative legal acts come into force in Russia.

      What is the digital ruble and why is it needed? We have gathered answers to the most popular questions about the digital ruble, the mass implementation of which began in Russia on September 1. Starting September 1, cash and bank cards are not being abolished in Russia.

      The digital ruble, overtime in schools, and mortgage holidays: what will change in the lives of Russians from September 1. A whole package of new laws and rules that will affect almost all areas of life comes into force in Russia starting September 1.

      Finance, housing and utilities, "social issues." What awaits us in September? In September, many different laws and regulations come into force that directly affect the lives of ordinary Russians.