What will change in Russia in January?

We don't want to spoil the start of your New Year's holidays or ruin your mood, but the new month brings many new changes.

The minimum wage is rising, pensions are being indexed, and families with many children are being promised tax refunds. But don't rush to refill your champagne glasses—taxpayers will foot the bill through increased VAT. While the self-employed are being asked to chip in for sick leave and "foreign agents" are being deprived of benefits, the FSB is acquiring its own pretrial detention facilities.