**Story 1: Rising Fuel Prices and Government Measures** * Description: In response to rising fuel prices, the Russian government has implemented measures to stabilize the domestic market. * Summary: The government has introduced temporary restrictions on the export of gasoline and diesel fuel to stabilize the domestic market. As a result, exchange prices for gasoline decreased by an average of 20% and 16% for diesel fuel. The Deputy Prime Minister added that the increase in wholesale prices in the last 2 days after the government limited export is normal. This is a correction that reflects the real situation on the market. To further stabilize prices, the government proposed increasing the duty on petroleum products for resellers from 20 to 50,000 rubles. **Story 2: Duma Elections and Political Updates** * Description: The head of the New People faction, Alexei Nichaev, discusses the recent elections and the performance of his party. * Summary: The New People party had a strong showing in the recent elections, winning seats in eight regional parliaments. Nichaev believes that there is a request for updating and change in the country, and that his party is well-positioned to meet that demand. He also discusses the challenges of campaigning during a special military operation and the importance of legitimacy in the electoral process. **Story 3: Switch to Domestic Cars by State Duma** * Description: The State Duma has supported a ban on the use of foreign cars by deputies. * Summary: The New People party has been one of the pioneers in the switch to domestic cars, with their candidate Vladislav Davankov test-driving a Moskvich for a month. Nichaev believes that there is not much benefit in switching from imported cars to Chinese cars, but that Avtovas is actively moving towards localization. He also discusses the challenges of transitioning the State Duma's fleet of cars to domestic models. **Story 4: Summer Travel and Regional Development** * Description: Nichaev discusses his summer travels around the country and the insights he gained from talking to people in different regions. * Summary: Nichaev traveled to several regions of Russia this summer, including Kaliningrad, the Tver region, Nizhny Novgorod, and the Murmansk region. He met with local people and learned about their concerns and priorities. He was particularly impressed by the development of the transport infrastructure in Nizhny Novgorod and the construction of a gas liquefaction plant in the Murmansk region. **Story 5: Expanding the Role of Parents in Schools** * Description: The New People party has proposed expanding the role of parents in school governance. * Summary: The New People party believes that parents should play a more active role in their children's education. They have proposed expanding the powers of school councils to include decisions on additional education, nutrition, and other organizational matters. Nichaev argues that parents are often best placed to understand what their children need and how to improve the quality of education. **Story 6: Budget Priorities and Economic Challenges** * Description: Nichaev discusses the challenges of the upcoming budget and the priorities of the New People party. * Summary: The New People party believes that the budget should prioritize investment in human capital, including education and healthcare. They also believe that it is important to continue supporting the military and providing for the needs of the people in the North. Nichaev acknowledges the need to balance these priorities with the need to reduce the budget deficit. **Story 7: Legislative Initiatives and Central Bank Policies** * Description: Nichaev discusses some of the legislative initiatives that the New People party is working on and his assessment of the Central Bank's policies. * Summary: The New People party is working on several legislative initiatives, including a bill to require developers to provide infrastructure along with new housing, a bill to allow students to retake the Unified State Exam, and a bill to allow private clinics to participate in the compulsory medical insurance system. Nichaev believes that the Central Bank is doing a good job of managing the exchange rate and inflation, but that it is important to continue monitoring the situation and taking steps to mitigate any negative effects. **Story 8: Historical Events on September 28th** * Description: A review of historical events that occurred on September 28th. * Summary: On September 28, 480 BC, the Battle of Solomin took place, which is still considered one of the largest naval battles in history. On September 28, 1066, the invasion of England by the Duke of Normandy, the conqueror, began. On September 28, 1773, the uprising of Emelyan Pugachev began. On September 28, 1925, the King of Espionage, Sydney Reilly, was arrested. On September 28, 2017, scientists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology completed tests of a unique seismic station.