Mass layoffs began in the public sector of St. Petersburg. The Fontanka publication reports on the governor's order to cut 15% of workers in institutions - from government agencies to schools. "Let me remind the public sector workers that you voted for this.
In the 2027 budget, which the State Duma adopted today in its first reading, expenditures were reduced for: Social policy (payments, pensions, benefits): -7.0% National economy (infrastructure, roads, agriculture): -7.4% Health services: -6.8% Education: -6.0% Eat, don't get wet. They deserve it.