MOSCOW, Russia – A series of significant legislative changes will take effect across Russia starting this March, impacting a wide range of areas including consumer rights, military pensions, housing regulations, and much more. These reforms are poised to alter the daily lives of both individuals and businesses, reflecting the government’s ongoing efforts to update national policies in response to evolving societal needs.
Starting March 1, Russia will enforce a strict ban on the sale of non-alcoholic energy drinks to minors, mirroring regulations typically applied to alcoholic beverages. Retailers are now mandated to verify the age of purchasers through identity documents, and sales are prohibited in locations such as educational, medical, and sports facilities.
Additionally, Russian military personnel will see a 9.5% increase in their pensions, an increment designed to align with current inflation rates. This adjustment follows a prior indexation last October and includes compensatory payments for the first two months of the year.
Significant changes are also forthcoming in individual housing construction standards and land development regulations. A notable law stipulates that undeveloped land within populated areas must be developed within three years, and an additional five years will be allowed for the construction and registration of buildings. These measures aim to streamline development processes and reduce inactive land holdings.
In another development affecting the real estate sector, new guidelines allow apartment finishes to deviate from previous technical regulations, permitting developers to apply their own standards, which must, however, align with the broader requirements laid down by the Ministry of Construction.
On the administrative side, the processes related to registering cash registers in businesses and the deregistration of vehicles have been simplified to improve efficiency and reduce bureaucratic delays. Importantly, vehicle registration will no longer require compulsory motor third-party liability insurance, reflecting a shift designed to ease the administrative burden on car owners.
For the banking sector, from March, Russians can voluntarily impose a ban on themselves to prevent the issuance of new loans across all banks and microfinancing organizations, aimed at protecting consumers from fraud and impulsive financial decisions. Concurrently, more stringent regulations will ensure that loan advertising provides transparent and accurate information to potential borrowers.
A new requirement for clergy visits to hospitals ensures that religious representatives meet specific standards, enhancing the integration of spiritual care within medical institutions while respecting health and safety regulations.
These legislative changes collectively aim to address current social needs, promote economic efficiency, and safeguard consumer rights, marking a significant step in the country’s ongoing regulatory reforms.
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