Published on: 2026-04-03
Source: Official website of the State –
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Another work week has come to an end, which means it’s time to take a break from current affairs and devote some time to the comments of our experts in the media.
Does the blockade of the Ormuz Strait affect the demand for electric cars? What will happen to the ruble exchange rate? Can a book not be sold because of age? Why are new bridges being built in Saint Petersburg? What will happen to the Moscow metro against the backdrop of the budget deficit? Why was NEP rolled back in the USA? Is an “altered” electric meter detected during inspection? Is detox water effective? Is it possible to use AI photos with other people?
Read answers to these and other questions in our digest.
—How the Hormuz Crisis Boosted Demand for Electric Cars, answered Professor Evgeny Smirnov. “Current geopolitical conflicts, especially those involving oil-exporting countries, may give a new ‘pulse’ to the electric vehicle market, mainly due to concerns about a possible fuel shortage,” the expert explained.
—High inflation in the Far EastExplained by Associate Professor of the Department of Institutional Economics Svetlana Sazanova. The expert links price pressure to a unique interweaving of inflation, demand, costs, and import inflation: population and income growth stimulate demand, while the high cost of transporting goods, dependence on exchange rates, and the risky nature of agriculture continue to accelerate costs.
—How the Moscow Metro will develop against the background of a budget deficit, Svetlana Sazanova answered. She emphasized that the pace of metro construction in Moscow remains one of the highest in the world, and it does not stop, however some projects are postponed to a later period and design work on new stations is being reduced.
—The desperate situation of Estonian farmers due to the rise in fertilizer pricesSvetlana Sazanova commented. The economist emphasized that farmers in the Baltics should not count on support from the authorities, since there is simply no money for this in the treasury.
—What will the ruble exchange rate be this spring, answered Professor Nikolay Kuznetsov of the Department of Finance and Credit. The economist noted the unstable state of the economy, and that a tilt in either direction will inevitably lead to an unpleasant outcome, so in such a situation an accurate forecast is simply impossible.
—The war in the Middle East will hit the European economy the hardest, stated Associate Professor of the Department of Economic Policy and Economic Dimensions Maxim Chirkov. “The abandonment of oil from Russia in 2022 resulted in losses of about three trillion dollars in the energy sector in Europe alone. I believe that the current crisis will lead to losses on a much larger scale than in 2022, since the increase in prices for hydrocarbons and many other goods will be very long-term and very serious,” said the economist.
—The necessity of expanding the risk management system in the customs of the EAEUAssessed by Maksim Chirkov. “The current situation is characterized by rapid changes in logistics chains, change of suppliers, and active use of parallel imports, which inevitably increases the level of risks. Under such conditions, the implementation and development of risk management systems becomes a particularly relevant tool for stabilizing processes and increasing transparency,” said the expert.
—About the possible blocking of accounts due to untimely filing of the declarationreminded Maksim Chirkov. According to him, avoiding such measures is quite simple – it is only necessary to submit the documents within the established period or at most within approximately 20 days after it. However, it is important to consider that even in case of delay, penalty sanctions are possible.
—Is it possible to use AI photos with other people, frames from films and brands, analyzed by senior lecturer of the Department of State and Municipal Management Elena Yamchuk. “When the final image is unrecognizable and it is impossible to determine its origin, it is considered an independent work. In this case, the copyright of the original author is not affected,” the lawyer replied.
—When a gardening non-commercial partnership needs to be re-registered as a real estate partnership (TSN), answered Vladimir Popov, Associate Professor of the Department of Private Law. He also clarified that a gardening or dacha non-commercial organization is entitled, but not obliged, to re-register as a Homeowners’ Association (HOA) in the form of a partnership of homeowners (TSZh), even in the case if its territory is located within the boundaries of a settlement and residential houses are situated on all plots.
—Can you refuse to sell a book because of age?, answered Associate Professor of the Department of State and Municipal Administration Mikhail Polyakov. The expert emphasized that when selling a book with the “18+” label, the seller has the right to request a document proving identity and refuse if it is not presented. The same applies when receiving books with this label in a library.
—What will happen if you “roll back” the electricity meter,reminded senior lecturer of the Department of State and Municipal Administration Marina Polyakova. The violator will face administrative liability, fines, and reimbursement of electricity costs, and in case of significant damage, even criminal liability.
—Reasons for the NEP rollbackNamed by associate professor of the Department of Theory and Organization of Management Yulia Nadezhina. The historian stressed that the KNP was predetermined by economics, ideology, and social psychology. When the country, after overcoming the crisis, took the course towards building socialism, the KNP became a milestone on this path.
—On the purpose of building new bridges in Saint Petersburgtold associate professor of the Department of State and Municipal Management Irina Milkina. According to her, the construction of bridges will form a new transport framework that will relieve the city center from transit traffic, provide cross-connections between districts, and increase the accessibility of new territories for development.
—What is detox water and what are its benefits, replied nutritionist, Associate Professor of the Department of Physical Culture Irina Merkulova. The nutritionist noted that detox water is more of a marketing trend than a scientifically proven detoxification remedy. Water is simply water. However, it can be a tasty alternative to sweet carbonated drinks, helping to maintain water balance.
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