Residents of Tatarstan will receive a smaller-than-usual advance in January.

Residents of Tatarstan will receive a reduced advance payment in January due to the long New Year holidays, which will last from January 1 to January 11. 25 December 2025. Tatar-inform News Agency. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

The Interior Ministry recommended that drivers renew their licenses in advance if they expire during the New Year holidays.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs warned motorists that they need to renew driver's licenses whose validity expires during the winter holidays in a timely manner. 25 December 2025. Tetyushskie Zori newspaper. Republic of Tatarstan. Tetyushi.

Scientists warned of a moderate increase in solar activity on December 25.

A moderate increase in flare activity is expected on the Sun today. This was reported by the Solar Astronomy Laboratory of the Space Research Institute (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Solar–Terrestrial Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, TASS reports. December 25, 2025. Tatar-Inform News Agency. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Starting in April, Russians with old passports will not be able to visit Poland.

Biometrics will become mandatory for trips to Europe Photo: Iwona Castiello d'Antonio on Unsplash From April 1, 2026, Poland will stop recognizing old-style Russian international passports that do not contain biometric data. 25.12.2025. Real Time. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Award ceremony at the Ministry of Health

An awards ceremony was held at the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan. The awards to medical workers and ministry staff were presented by Minister of Health Almir Rashidovich Abashev. 24.12.2025. Ministry of Health of the Republic of Tatarstan. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

The Wishing Tree will fulfill cherished dreams.

Today the State Council of the Republic of Tatarstan hosted the All-Russian charitable campaign "Tree of Wishes," in which the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan — Minister of Economy of the Republic of Tatarstan, Midhat Shagiakhmetov, took part. December 24, 2025. Ministry of Economy. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

The results of the "Manager of the Year 2025" competition have been announced.

December 25, 2025 Elena Kuzmicheva, Chair of the Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Tatarstan, took part in the award ceremony for the winners and laureates of the Republican contest "Leader of the Year — 2025" on December 25, 2025. Federation of Trade Unions of the Republic of Tatarstan. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Minnikhanov has been awarded the Cup "For Development and Devotion to Motorsport"

Rais of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov was awarded the Russian Automobile Federation Cup "For Development and Dedication to Motorsport". 24.12.2025. Tatar-Inform News Agency. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Zen added Tatar-language publications for residents of Tatarstan.

The Zen platform has launched a special news section in the Tatar language, which will allow residents of the republic to read materials in their native language. 24.12.2025. Volzhskaya Nov. Republic of Tatarstan. Verkhny Uslon.

The Moscow City Court reduced the sentence of former Kazan Federal University rector Ilshat Gafurov.

Earlier the court found Ilshat Gafurov guilty on two counts: incitement to the preparation of murder (8 years) and incitement to murder (18 years). In total, the sentence amounted to 22 years of strict regime.

Horoscope for December 25, 2025

This day, tinged with the energy of sudden insights and humanistic impulses, offers each zodiac sign a unique key to harmony Aries (March 21 – April 19) Tip of the day: Look for inspiration in a new social circle. December 25, 2025. Zainsk News. Republic of Tatarstan. Zainsk.

Oleg Morozov: "KazanForum is our strategic bridge to allied countries"

The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, answering during the Direct Line to a question from Tatar‑inform journalist Artur Khaliullov, noted the significance of the International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World.” 25.12.2025. Tatar‑inform News Agency. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.

Holiday calendar for December 25, 2025

December 25 is one of the busiest days of the year, which brings together important religious celebrations, folk traditions and modern unusual holidays. 25.12.2025. Nurlat-Inform. Republic of Tatarstan. Nurlat.

Cake, accordion and "Chizhik-Pyzhik"

Employees of the Crisis Management Center of the Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Republic of Tatarstan held a truly festive New Year’s celebration for their children. 24.12.2025. EMERCOM of the Republic of Tatarstan. Republic of Tatarstan. Kazan.