Какие изменения вступили в силу с 1 апреля 2024 года в России?

Summary

Starting today, Russia sees a wave of new laws and regulations affecting various aspects of daily life, including social pensions, alcohol sales in residential buildings, product labeling, and apartment renovations. Notably, social pensions will increase by 7.5%, benefiting those without sufficient work history for an insurance pension, war veterans, radiation or technological disaster victims, and cosmonauts, setting the fixed social pension amount at 7,689.82 rubles. Additionally, the duty-free import threshold for parcels from abroad drops from 1,000 euros to 200 euros, with a 15% duty on goods over this value, but no less than 2 euros per kilo. Apartment renovations now require municipal approval, with restrictions on major changes like bathroom or kitchen modifications. Regional authorities gain the power to ban alcohol sales in certain residential areas and enforce product labeling on caviar and clothing, with a grace period for selling unmarked stock until June 30.

Takeaways

• 💰 Social pensions in Russia will increase by 7.5% from April 1, benefiting those without sufficient work history for a standard pension, World War II veterans, radiation or technological disaster victims, and astronauts. The fixed social pension amount is set at 7,689.82 rubles.
• 📦 The limit for duty-free import of parcels from abroad into Russia will be lowered to 200 euros, a significant decrease from the previous 1,000 euros threshold. Additionally, goods up to 31 kg can now be ordered from foreign online platforms without paying customs duty.
• 🛠 Citizens planning to remodel or change the dimensions of their apartments now need to obtain approval from municipal authorities. Without this permission, installations and modifications such as replacing a bath with a shower, changing gas stoves to electric ones, and altering heating, water supply, and ventilation systems, as well as moving walls and changing the positions of partitions and windows, are prohibited. Only cosmetic repairs, window, and floor replacements are allowed without approval.
• 🍺 Regional authorities are granted the power to ban the sale of alcohol in so-called 'pour shops' located in residential buildings and operating under the guise of cafes at night. They also have the authority to restrict the sale of beer, cider, and other alcoholic beverages in bars located within residential buildings.
• 📖 Mandatory product marking with the 'Honest Sign' will be introduced for caviar and clothing, affecting both Russian and foreign products. Unmarked products can be sold until June 30 inclusively.
• 📬 The customs duty for ordering goods from foreign online platforms is set at 15% of the item's cost but not less than 2 euros per kilogram.
• 🏠 Trading alcohol in residential homes, especially in shops that sell alcoholic beverages at night under the guise of cafes, will face tighter restrictions.
• 🔧 Only cosmetic renovations, such as changing windows and floors, are allowed in homes without the need for municipal consent.
• 🛢 The restriction of beer, cider, and other alcoholic drinks sales in residential areas aims to curb late-night disturbances.
• 🏛 The introduction of mandatory markings aims to ensure product authenticity, affecting both domestic and imported goods.

Q & A

What changes regarding social pensions in Russia come into effect starting today?

Social pensions in Russia will increase by 7.5% starting from April 1st. These pensions are paid to individuals who do not have enough work experience to qualify for an insurance pension, including Great Patriotic War veterans, those affected by radiation or technological disasters, and cosmonauts.

What is the new limit for duty-free import of parcels from abroad into Russia?

The limit for duty-free import of parcels from abroad into Russia has been reduced to 200 euros, down from the previous threshold of 1,000 euros.

What are the new rules for ordering goods from foreign online platforms?

Goods weighing up to 31 kg can now be ordered from foreign online platforms without paying duties, with a customs duty of 15% of the order's value but not less than 2 euros per kilogram.

What are the new regulations regarding apartment remodeling or resizing in Russia?

Individuals who decide to remodel or change the sizes of their apartments must now obtain the consent of municipal authorities. Without this permission, it is prohibited to install a bathtub instead of a shower, change a gas stove to an electric one, replace heating, water supply, and ventilation systems, move walls, change the position of partitions and window openings. Only cosmetic repairs, window, and floor changes are allowed without consent.

How have the regulations on alcohol sales in residential buildings changed?

Regional authorities can now prohibit the sale of alcohol in so-called 'nalivayka' stores located in apartment buildings and operating under the guise of cafes at night. They also have the right to restrict the sale of beer, cider, and other alcoholic beverages in bars situated in residential buildings.

What are the new requirements for product labeling in Russia?

Mandatory labeling with the 'honest sign' will now be required for caviar and clothing. This change affects both Russian and foreign products, and unsold non-labeled products can be sold until June 30th.

Who will benefit from the 7.5% increase in social pensions in Russia?

The 7.5% increase in social pensions will benefit those without sufficient work experience for an insurance pension, including Great Patriotic War veterans, individuals affected by radiation or technological disasters, and cosmonauts.

What is the new fixed amount of social pension in Russia?

The fixed amount of the social pension in Russia will be 7,689 rubles and 82 kopecks.

What happens if citizens want to change the heating, gas, and water supply systems during remodeling?

Changing the heating, gas, and water supply systems during apartment remodeling now requires the consent of municipal authorities. Without this consent, such changes are prohibited.

Until when can non-labeled products be sold in Russia?

Non-labeled products can be sold until June 30th, after which only products with the 'honest sign' labeling are allowed to be sold.