The VAT increase was approved in the third reading.
Recall that the bill to raise VAT to 22% while retaining a reduced 10% rate for all socially significant goods was considered by the State Duma in its second reading yesterday, 19 November. The final, third reading of the bill took place today, 20 November. Deputies voted in favor of raising the VAT rate to 22%. The new rate will take effect on 1 January 2026. At the same time, the reduced 10% rate will be retained for all socially significant goods, which include a range of food products, children's goods, medicines and medical devices, periodicals, books, and breeding livestock. According to the draft law, the VAT increase to 22% will provide the budget with additional revenues of 4.423 trillion rubles in 2026–2028, reports RBC.
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The presentation of the jubilee medal was extended, but it's unclear why.
The deputies allowed the continued issuance of medals in honor of Kirov's anniversary.
The Kirov Region supported extending tax benefits for the simplified tax system.
The Legislative Assembly adopted the bill at first reading.
Kirov became the recycling capital: scientists, experts and students sought solutions for an environmentally friendly future.
The 7th All‑Russian Scientific and Practical Forum on the Disposal of Industrial and Consumer Waste concluded in Kirov — one of the key events of the year in the field of environmental safety. The forum was held with the support of the Federal Environmental Operator (FEO, an enterprise of the state corporation Rosatom) and brought together leading scientists, experts, government representatives and students to discuss innovations and prospects for waste recycling in Russia.
A current account as the foundation of a modern company's financial system
A current account helps a business manage cash flow, control expenses, and establish transparent financial processes.
An emaciated lynx cub wandering near a heating pipeline was rescued in Kotelnich.
In the Kotel'nichsky District, volunteers rescued an emaciated lynx cub that had been hiding by a heating main for several days and could barely stand on its paws.
Children in Ozerki will have somewhere to go.
A new kindergarten will open in the Ozerki neighborhood. The contractor has received a building permit, and site preparation has already begun. According to the plan, the facility is scheduled to open at the end of 2026.
The VAT increase was approved in the third reading.
Members of the State Duma passed in the third reading an increase in the VAT rate from 20% to 22%, effective January 1, 2026.