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February 16, 2026: Prepayment locks in the price with a seasonal discount. Even more ships! Lock in the price of your cruise with a seasonal discount on the ships "Symphony of the North," "Alexander Benois," and "N.A. Nekrasov." A 35% prepayment is all you need.

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Dear friends,

Now choosing a cruise on the ships of our general partner, the cruise company "Sozvezdie", has become even easier.

From February 16, 2026, a 35% prepayment locks in the price with a seasonal discount for cruises on motor ships. Symphony of the North, Alexander Benois And N.A. Nekrasov.

To secure the price with the current seasonal discount, simply make a 35% deposit and pay the remaining amount no later than 30 days before the cruise. This offer does not apply to group bookings. Cruise prices on our website include the current early booking benefit of up to 7% off. Our "Kids Free" promotion also applies!

Routes: Volga, Don, Kama, Golden Ring, Tatarstan, Karelia, weekend cruises, as well as cruises included in the "Golden Collection of Constellation Cruises".

Departure cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Perm, Rostov-on-Don, Volgograd, Kostroma.

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February 12, 2026 Aroya Cruises: January – June 2027 Sales open for visa-free itineraries across the Mediterranean from Istanbul, the Persian Gulf, and the Red Sea

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Dear friends,

Let's plan your 2027 vacation. Our website now offers cruises on the Aroya, departing from January to June 2027.

Eastern hospitality and Arabian flair await you, complemented by a high level of comfort, as well as attractive prices and Russian-language service on board.

Visa-free routes:

The Mediterranean: Turkish resorts and ancient Alexandria on routes from Istanbul; the Persian Gulf: the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia – a great opportunity to visit several countries in one trip; the Red Sea: a rare opportunity to visit Saudi Arabia on a cruise (soon to be visa-free); and, depending on the itinerary, Jordan's only seaside resort, Aqaba, or Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh.

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The departure ports – Istanbul, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha – are well known to Russian tourists; direct flights to these cities are available from many regions of Russia.

Russian-language service on board – menu and daily program in Russian, Russian-speaking staff (a staff member in the Guest Relations area and a dedicated hostess), and most shore excursions with Russian-speaking guides.

The liner's name itself, derived from the words Arabian and roya ("vision"), symbolizes a new format of sea travel, where dreams become reality:

Unique infrastructure – exciting entertainment for every taste: 20 entertainment zones, including the 1018-seat Aroya Theatre, which hosts colorful shows and various performances, a virtual reality zone, a climbing wall, an exquisite spa center with thermal zones and a beauty salon, and exclusive shopping in the largest shopping center located on a cruise ship.

Experience the culture and traditions of Saudi Arabia with special onboard activities, including calligraphy and henna painting workshops, cooking shows, pottery lessons, mosaic making, and Arabian souvenir making (available for an additional fee).

Arabian-style comfort – following a major renovation in 2024, the ship's interiors boast an elegant and contemporary design. Guests are offered a variety of comfortable accommodations, ranging from 2 to 12 people.

In premium cabins (suites and villas), guests can enjoy The Khuzama Experience, a special concept designed for those who prefer personal comfort, individual service, and exclusive privileges, including butler service, premium beverage packages, priority boarding and disembarkation, and much more.

A culinary journey – a harmony of authentic Arabic flavors and exquisite international cuisine in premium restaurants, cafes, and bars.

Your cruise price includes meals at four restaurants. Additionally, 10 additional restaurants and cafes are available, where guests can enjoy dishes from a variety of international cuisines prepared by top chefs (additional charge applies).

Family fun – quizzes, workshops, and game shows are held onboard, catering to both children and adults. The main restaurants always offer kid-friendly options, including pasta, pizza, French fries, ice cream, and a variety of desserts.

The Kids' Club (1,858 m²) is one of the largest children's areas in the cruise industry: 5 water slides, a children's pool and a water playground.

For young travellers – from 6 months to 17 years old – there are free children's clubs, divided by age.

Aroya Cruises is the first cruise line created with the Arab mentality and cultural traditions in mind. We'd like to highlight the ship's features:

Alcohol consumption is not permitted during the cruise; the entire menu meets halal standards; guests over 18 years of age can spend time in special bars with hookah; the outdoor pool is available to everyone, with the exception of 4 hours a day, when it is open only for women; prayer rooms are available on board. Accommodation in a cabin of the selected category; All-inclusive meals (except for alternative restaurants); Non-alcoholic drinks during meals (tea, coffee, milk, water, lemonade, juice); 24-hour room service; entertainment activities on board; access to kids' clubs; access to the ship's public areas (swimming pools, jacuzzi, water park and rope park, climbing wall, gym, mini-golf, etc.); basic Wi-Fi package; port and service charges.

Cruises in installments:

prepayment – 25% of the cost, the rest – 65 days before the start of the cruise.

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KMZ Cargo knows how to deliver cargo from China with maximum profitability.

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Chinese partners often offer a comprehensive solution: the price of the product includes both production and delivery. While this may seem convenient, this simplification leads to additional, unobvious costs. In such circumstances, the 22% import tax to Russia is calculated not only on the product but also on logistics.

The KMZ Cargo company (part of the military-industrial holding Kinigsepp Machine-Building Plant) recommends, in accordance with Article 164, paragraph 2.1 of the Russian Tax Code, accounting for international logistics services separately from the purchase of goods. A contract for the production or purchase of equipment, which includes the cost of only the goods themselves, is concluded separately from the contract for transportation services. This approach allows for the provision of international transportation logistics services at a zero VAT rate in accordance with the Russian Tax Code. After rendering services, KMZ Cargo provides a full package of documents confirming the international shipment, which is processed at a zero VAT rate.

The company's specialists are knowledgeable about international shipping and its regulations, ensuring the fastest and most cost-effective delivery possible. KMZ Cargo is your reliable partner for international freight transportation!

Publication date: 02/12/2026

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Red Wings expands its flights to Egypt on February 13, 2026.

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Red Wings is launching direct air service between Saransk and Sharm el-Sheikh. The first flight on the new route is scheduled for February 28. Flights will operate on Saturdays until May 30.

The new route expands travel opportunities for Mordovia residents and makes vacations in Egypt more accessible—without the need to transfer at airports in central Russia.

The program is being implemented as part of the development of charter flights in cooperation with Russian tour operators.

For this route, Red Wings will for the first time deploy the modern Russian Tu-214 airliner, developed by the United Aircraft Corporation Rostec.

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Information on flights to/from Cuba

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Due to difficulties with refueling aircraft in Cuba, Nordwind Airlines is forced to suspend flights to Cuba. Starting February 12, the carrier will operate only repatriation flights to Russia for passengers already in Cuba – from Varadero, Holguin, and Cayo Coco to Moscow. To refund previously purchased tickets, we recommend contacting the point of purchase. If passengers booked their trip as part of a package tour, please contact the tour operator directly to request a refund or rebook their trip for alternative options.

Nordwind Airlines contact center 7 495 730 50 80.

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Our own AI or someone else's? The upcoming certification will put an end to foreign neural networks in fleet and warehouse management.

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New FSTEC and FSB regulations may block the use of foreign algorithms for analyzing cargo flows, predicting equipment wear, and managing warehouses, as they will be deemed unsafe.

Russia may introduce mandatory certification of AI systems for critical infrastructure and government agencies, RBC reports.

The authorities have prepared a bill that will, for the first time, introduce differentiated regulation for artificial intelligence systems based on their risk level. Mandatory certification by the Federal Service for Technical and Export Control (FSTEC) and the Federal Security Service (FSB) is planned for AI systems used in critical information infrastructure (CII) facilities and in public administration. This follows from the draft law "On the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems by Agencies Part of the Unified System of Public Authority," a copy of which RBC has obtained.

According to the document, all AI systems will be divided into four risk categories: minimal, limited, high, and critical. High-risk systems will be those used in critical information infrastructure (CII) facilities—communication networks, energy, transportation, finance, and other significant industries. Critical risk implies a threat to life, health, or national security. It is for these two categories that a mandatory certificate of compliance will be required. The new National AI Center for Public Administration will determine the criticality level of each system and maintain a registry of approved solutions.

RBC has learned that testing of high- and critical-risk AI systems is planned for a special testing facility being established at the initiative of the Ministry of Digital Development. Successful completion of the tests will be a prerequisite for approval for use on critical information infrastructure (CI) facilities. Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits the use of AI systems with rights held by foreign entities on such infrastructure. The authors intend this to ensure technological sovereignty and protect against the risk of data leaks. A Ministry of Digital Development spokesperson, however, declined to comment on the details, stating only that the ministry is "not currently developing legislation" related to such a testing facility.

Market experts have varying assessments of the initiative's potential implications. On the one hand, the need to protect critical assets is undeniable. As Pavel Rastopshin, CEO of Ultimatek Group, notes, AI is currently frequently used in the energy, transportation, and housing and utilities sectors for predictive analytics, load management, and accident prevention, often based on solutions from international vendors such as Siemens or Schneider Electric. The idea of certification for such systems is understandable, but, according to him, there is currently no real mechanism for certifying neural networks with unpredictable behavior. "It cannot be tested for all situations, which means security cannot be guaranteed using traditional methods," Rastopshin noted. He admits that regulators may face a dilemma: either impose a restrictive regime, freezing digitalization, or seek fundamentally new approaches to regulation.

On the other hand, a strict ban on foreign AI solutions raises questions about practical implementation and potential costs. Vitaly Popov, Director of the Softline Solutions Department, points out that many companies have already integrated foreign systems into their processes, including open-source models (LR). Abruptly abandoning them could paralyze workflows. "This is a step backwards in terms of development… Many companies are already using foreign AI solutions… Will we be able to transition to Russian solutions without losses?" the expert asks. He also emphasizes that most domestic AI developments are built on architectures derived from global open source, so a legal ban will not eliminate technological dependence but merely limit access to the most mature models.

Denis Romanov, Director of the Lukomorye AI Product Development Center (part of Rostelecom), points out that not all foreign solutions are equally risky. Open-source models like Llama or Mistral can be deployed locally and, if trained on domestic data and with controlled updates, used with minimal risk. He believes the key factor is not the architecture's origin, but control over the entire chain: deployment, data, and updates.

At the same time, there are also warnings about the potential negative consequences of overly strict regulation for the emerging market. Dmitry Markov, CEO of VisionLabs (MTS), believes that strict measures at the initial stage of AI development could hinder technological progress, reduce the competitiveness of Russian developers, and trigger an outflow of qualified personnel.

As a reminder, Russia ranked 28th out of 36 countries in the Global AI Vibrancy Tool for 2024. Its strong legislative position contrasts with weak implementation and low research citation rates. LR

Read more:http://logirus.ru/nevs/infrastructure/your_and_or_someone else’s_upcoming_certification_to put an end to_on_foreign_neural networks.html

Publication date: 02/11/2026

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February 11, 2026. Two weeks of discounts up to 17% on cruises in Russia. Over 500 cruises on the Volga, Don, Kama, Yenisei, and Baikal rivers, 25 ships, and 23 departure cities. Get yours before February 25, 2026.

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Dear friends,

From February 11 to 25, 2026, you can enjoy over 500 cruises across Russia on comfortable ships with special discounts of up to 17%.

Routes: Golden Ring, between Moscow and St. Petersburg, Karelia, Tatarstan, Solovetsky Islands, Volga, Don, Kama, Yenisei and Baikal.

23 departure cities: Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Samara, Saratov, Rostov-on-Don, Astrakhan, Volgograd, Perm, Petrozavodsk, Cherepovets, Yaroslavl, Kostroma, Zavidovo, Gorodets, Tchaikovsky, Yekaterinburg, Ufa, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Dudinka and Ulan-Ude.

25 motor ships: “Alexander Pushkin”, “Alexander Radishchev”, “Alexander Suvorov”, “Vissarion Belinsky”, “Georgy Zhukov”, “Zosima Shashkov”, “Konstantin Korotkov”, “Konstantin Fedin”, “Kronstadt”, “Lenin”, “Maxim Gorky”, “Mustai Karim”, “Mstislav Rostropovich”, “Mikhail Frunze”, “Nizhny Novgorod”, “Nikolai Chernyshevsky”, “Rus”, “St. Petersburg”, “Semyon Budyonny”, “Sergey Kuchkin”, “Felix Dzerzhinsky”, “Yuri Andropov” and SVP “Biryusa”.

Discounts up to 17% – for selected cruises in the 2026 navigation. The cruise prices on our website include the current promotional offer; full payment – by February 25, 2026; only for new bookings made during the promotional period; cannot be combined with other discounts and promotions specified in the voyage;

The operating company reserves the right to change the list of flights participating in the promotion before the end of the special offer.

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A seal with the EAEU "passport": one seal for the entire route across the Union.

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The rules abolish the practice of resealing at EAEU borders, introducing a unified digital system. Responsibility for providing the seal lies with the customer, with violations subject to fines starting in the second quarter of 2026, as well as the measures already in place for sanctioned goods.

On February 11, 2026, a mandatory EAEU agreement on the use of electronic navigation seals for international road transport will come into force. A key change is that a single seal installed in the country where tracking begins will be valid for the entire route across the Union's countries, without needing to be replaced at borders. This means that a seal installed, for example, in Belarus will accompany a truck across Russia to its final destination in Kazakhstan. There will no longer be a need to replace the device at borders, as all national operators are integrated into a single system and exchange data, explained Maxim Demenchuk, Commercial Director of the CRCP.

The new requirements will be introduced in stages. During the first stage, starting on February 11, monitoring will apply to the transportation of sanctioned goods, alcohol, and tobacco products under customs transit, export, and mutual trade procedures. Additionally, road transport will be required to secure a customs seal for light industry and electronic goods from approved lists.

The second stage, scheduled for July 31, 2026, will expand the rules to cover all customs transit of any goods transported by road. An important clarification: the agreement applies only to shipments that involve the territories of two or more EAEU countries. Domestic Russian routes are not covered by these rules, clarified Maxim Demenchuk.

To get started, carriers, freight forwarders, or shippers must register in their personal account on the CRCP website, create a shipping request, and pay for the service. The system will automatically calculate the rate in rubles for the entire route, regardless of the number of countries crossed. Payment is made to the operator in the country where the tracking begins, who then independently settles with their colleagues in other countries.

The company declares its technological readiness for change. The CRCP electronic seal fleet comprises 23,000 devices, with plans to increase this number by 30% by 2026. A network of over 150 temporary storage warehouses and 138 Platon system offices has been deployed across Russia, where devices can be installed or removed. A 24-hour support line is already operational. In the event of an emergency en route, such as a damaged seal, the driver must immediately notify the operator via the hotline.

The expert paid special attention to liability issues. Serious penalties, including re-exportation or destruction of the goods, are already in place for failure to use seals on sanctioned goods. Starting in the second quarter of 2026, Russia is expected to introduce administrative fines for violations under the EAEU agreement. Meanwhile, the current Union State Decree No. 7, which regulates import controls from third countries, will remain in effect alongside the new agreement. This means that direct imports, for example, from China to Russia, will remain subject to the old rules for certain categories of goods.

In the case of consolidated cargo, if the shipment contains at least one piece of regulated goods, the entire vehicle may be sealed, clarified Maxim Demenchuk. Special procedures for removing and re-sealing seals will apply for shipments to the Kaliningrad Region through third countries. The device must be returned within three calendar days to the operator in the country where the shipment ends or to any Centralized Regional Control Center (CRCC) collection point.

Contact information for all national operators, including Beltamozhservice in Belarus and the Institute of Space Technology and Engineering (ISTE) in Kazakhstan, is available on the CRCP website in a special information sheet for carriers.

As a reminder, the electronic navigation seal system will be integrated with the GIS EPD, giving carriers the freedom to choose devices from different operators. These plans were confirmed by Artem Popov, CEO of the Digital Platform Development Center, speaking at the Transport Week 2025 forum. LR

Read more:http://logirus.ru/nevs/custom_and_ved/seal_with_passport_EAS_one_seal_for_the_entire_route_through_the_union.html

Publication date: 02/11/2026

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Red Wings will begin flying from Saransk to St. Petersburg on February 10, 2026.

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Red Wings is launching a new scheduled route from Saransk to St. Petersburg. Flights will operate twice a week – on Tuesdays and Sundays. The first flight on the new route will take place on March 1.

The flight duration is 2 hours and 10 minutes. Departure from Saransk is scheduled for 7:15 PM on Tuesdays and 4:45 PM on Sundays. Starting March 29, the Sunday flight will depart at 11:50 AM. This new route will improve transport accessibility between the Republic of Mordovia and St. Petersburg.

Additionally, the airline will resume flights from Saransk to Sochi on March 1. Flights to the popular resort will operate twice a week – Tuesdays at 10:15 AM and Sundays at 7:40 AM. Travel time will be 3 hours and 20 minutes.

Developing a route network from regional airports remains one of Red Wings' priorities. The airline strives to improve passenger mobility and expand travel opportunities within Russia.

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February 10, 2026: Cruises on the Mikhail Tanich and Borodino ships with an 8% discount. Special offer for cruises on the Volga and Oka rivers. This promotion is valid from February 10 to March 10, 2026.

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Dear friends,

For a whole month – from February 10 to March 10, 2026 – you can enjoy a special offer on cruises along the Volga and Oka rivers on the motor ships Borodino and Mikhail Tanich.

Departure cities: Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod and Yaroslavl.

8% discount on select cruises for the 2026 season. Cruise prices on our website are pre-special offers. Full payment is due within 5 days of booking. Only applies to new bookings made during the promotional period. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts or promotions listed on the cruise.

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