С 1 сентября 2026 в России 9-часовой рабочий день и рост цен - чего ждать от новых законов?

Key changes starting September 1, 2026 in Russia (as discussed in the video)

1) Longer working hours / overtime rules

• The law is described as allowing an effective nine-hour working day by increasing the maximum overtime limit per year from 120 to 240 hours.
• Overtime is generally still allowed only with the employee’s written consent, and the speaker notes limits such as no more than 4 hours per day—which they say can effectively become a 12-hour day in some cases.
• If overtime exceeds certain thresholds (e.g., beyond 120 hours/year), employers may face stricter conditions such as medical examinations.
• For “greedy” employers, after reaching overtime caps, payment is described as potentially needing to be at a double rate, though collective or industry agreements may reduce this.
• Vacation rules tied to overtime are emphasized: the speaker claims extra paid vacation must correspond proportionally to overtime worked.
• The speaker urges employers to update internal overtime/pay documentation and anticipate health impacts and industrial safety risks from sustained overtime.

2) Reduced employer ability to test early employment conditions for women with young children

• Starting September 1, the video claims it becomes impossible to set probation periods for women with children under 3 (previously up to 1.5 years).

3) “Digital ruble” — myths, promises, and limits

• The video argues the digital ruble becomes a new reality while disputing claims that it works like normal cashless payments.
• It highlights that:
  • The wallet is not supposed to open automatically.
  • The Central Bank promises there will be no automatic conversion of salaries/pensions/benefits without consent.
  • The speaker stresses a warning: no one should call citizens to dictate codes.
  • Payments in digital rubles are said to be free (no commission).
• Main critique:
  • Unlike cashless bank transfers, digital ruble is portrayed as a payment-only tool, not something that supports deposits, loans, or interest like commercial banks.
  • The video suggests digital rubles are intended for control over money movement, potentially reducing the role of commercial banks in payment services.

4) “Technical collection” (fee) when buying equipment

• A fee for purchasing equipment (smartphones/laptops/components) was expected earlier but is described as postponed to December 1.
• The maximum rate is said not to exceed 5,000 rubles per unit, but the speaker claims categories and actual rates are still unclear and may be set later via separate regulation.

5) Alcohol license rules and expected price pressure

• From late August / relevant timeline, alcohol licensing is described as changing so a license is effectively tied to one outlet per point of sale.
• The speaker argues this increases licensing burdens for retail chains (more points → more fees).
• They speculate this may feed into higher alcohol prices, while claiming demand may not drop much and may shift spending away from other necessities.

6) “Easier for business” reporting/tax notices (but with skepticism)

• Businesses are said to be allowed to submit notifications for personal income tax and insurance contributions up to a year in advance, reducing the need for frequent submissions.
• The speaker criticizes this as potentially creating operational burdens in real life (e.g., employee changes, sick leave, layoffs, retroactive adjustments), calling it “mockery” rather than real relief.

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Online business compliance: major changes for websites and authentication

7) Domain identification requirement for certain Russian domain extensions

• If a website domain ends with “naru” or “f”, the video claims the owner must be identified via Gosuslugi, regardless of who formally owns the domain.
• If identification is not completed, the right to use the domain may not be renewed at the next renewal.
• The speaker warns about practical issues if domain ownership is unclear or held by someone else.

8) Login/registration restrictions for sites requiring user accounts (stores)

• For websites with registration requirements—especially online stores—starting September 1:
  • Authentication via foreign services (e.g., Google Account / Apple ID) must be removed.
  • Allowed methods are described as including phone/email/VK ID/Yandex ID/bank IDs, and government systems (Unified Biometric System / Gosuslugi).
• The video emphasizes large potential fines.

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Trade and retail rules: cigarettes, nicotine products, and marketplace sellers

9) New retail trade requirements (including online platforms)

• New rules are presented for sellers selling to individuals (including via Avito/Telegram).
• Sellers must provide additional mandatory information, including how to file claims and handle returns.

10) Tobacco/nicotine sales tightening

• It is claimed to become prohibited to sell cigarettes/vapes/hookahs and nicotine products at public transport stops, except for certain locally permitted single locations.
• The state is said to tighten enforcement of minimum retail prices, with fines ranging up to very high levels depending on how much the seller exceeded the MRP.
• The speaker claims automated monitoring occurs via systems like “Honest Sign,” generating fines automatically.

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Tourism regulations

11) New obligations for travel agencies and refunds

• Tourism service providers must provide more detailed information to tourists, including:
  • local customs, religious rules, protected sites
  • health and safety risks (infection risks, activities like climbing, etc.)
• New refund grounds are described, including:
  • call-up to service (mobilization/contract)
  • emerging threats to tourists’ life/health/property
• The speaker emphasizes that decree rules can override contractual terms, allowing refunds regardless of what the contract says.

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Electronic mailboxes (“УУЛНЕаме” / unified postal system)

12) Unified electronic postal system timing

• The video argues alarmist claims about businesses needing to use official electronic mailboxes immediately are overstated:
  • Rules governing mailbox creation are said to take effect in a year, not immediately on September 1.
• The speaker says the infrastructure is not ready yet (including mention of lack of draft regulations and low readiness).
• Bottom line: this is treated as not imminent (contrasting with the September 1 changes elsewhere).

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Presenters or contributors

• “M.” (credited as M. in the subtitles)