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tech · July 7
Russian hotels must install Max check-in kiosks by September 2026
Large properties face equipment costs and staff training as document-free lodging becomes mandatory
Russia is pushing digital identity into hospitality infrastructure, handing hoteliers a compliance bill and travelers a convenience-versus-privacy trade-off.
geo · July 7
Slovakia suspends Schengen visas for Russian tourists through August 2025
The freeze closes one more entry route, leaving Russians with fewer—but still viable—options to reach Europe.
society · July 7
Russia bans homework for first-graders starting September 2025
Ministry of Education formalizes long-standing guideline, but enforcement and teacher compliance remain uncertain.