why sellers raise prices and leave marketplaces A revolt of sellers is brewing on marketplaces - they are threatening to leave the sites. Everything is so serious that the authorities even want to prohibit marketplaces from giving discounts and reducing prices. “Character” tells the stories of brands that, despite successful trading, went bankrupt, and looks at what will happen to marketplaces and prices if outraged sellers really leave.

18 years ago, a football victory realized the people's dream of a new Russia, but the Russian government destroyed it We remember the legendary night of 2008, when after the Russian team’s victory over Holland, people all over Russia took to the streets and staged a real carnival. What were we celebrating then and why was it so important to all of us? What kind of Russia did we gain then and why did we then lose it?

How mothers fight for children accused of terrorism and sabotage How do scammers choose their victims and how do data leaks from government databases help them? Is it possible to resist aggressive pressure? Why don’t the investigation and courts take into account psychological pressure and assign realistic sentences to victims? “The Trait” tells the stories of two St. Petersburg families in which the children believed scammers and committed arson. On June 16, the St.

html This material (information) was produced and distributed by a foreign agent, Project Trait, or relates to the activities of a foreign agent, Project Trait. 18+ What kind of insurance will Russian residents buy in 2026? Russians are increasingly saving on goods and services, but not only are they not giving up insurance, but, on the contrary, are mastering new types of insurance.

html This material (information) was produced and distributed by a foreign agent, Project Trait, or relates to the activities of a foreign agent, Project Trait. 18+ How the system of treatment of civilian prisoners from Ukraine is changing Russia Not only military personnel, but also civilians may end up in Russian captivity.

html This material (information) was produced and distributed by a foreign agent, Project Trait, or relates to the activities of a foreign agent, Project Trait. 18+ In the spring of 2026, people in the reserves were called en masse to the military registration and enlistment office. Most often, they are sent electronic subpoenas for clarification of data, and less often for a medical examination.

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Why do millennials buy country houses and dream of moving to the countryside? There are dozens of stories on social networks about young people buying a house in the village and excitedly beginning to invest money, time and effort into it. "Devil" talked to people who got involved in this adventure. They talked about why they decided to buy a village house, what surprises they encountered along the way, and what living outside the city gives them.

How Russia deprived its citizens of cheese, oranges and mineral water to annoy its neighbors In May of this year, Russia once again introduced a food embargo on imported goods in order to put pressure on its closest neighbors. This time, the country “temporarily limited” the import of flowers, cognac, wine and Jermuk mineral water from Armenia. “Cherta” recalled the most striking cases when Russia banned the import of certain products in order to achieve its goal in the international arena.

html This material (information) was produced and distributed by a foreign agent, Project Trait, or relates to the activities of a foreign agent, Project Trait. 18+ How people build a career and then go to work as couriers or packers at a factory It will take Russians several months to find a job in 2026: one vacancy will receive hundreds of responses. Experts warn that next year the search time will increase by another four months.

html This material (information) was produced and distributed by a foreign agent, Project Trait, or relates to the activities of a foreign agent, Project Trait. 18+ How a city in Primorye is fighting a scammer mayor Residents of a small village near the border with China were tired of enduring the devastation and, in despair, recorded a video message to Putin. The mayor was offended and began to personally write denunciations against the dissatisfied.

Horror stories about freezing household deposits may come true this year Since the beginning of 2026, wave after wave of rumors about an impending banking crisis and the freezing of deposits have plagued Russia. And since the end of April, this topic has become one of the most discussed and exciting for Russians. “The Devil” figured out what was happening with the banking system and came to the conclusion that there is no reason for panic, but they may very well appear.

Why independent summer festivals are closing in Russia In 2026, many private summer festivals with no ties to government or major sponsors said they were taking a break from the season. The Leningrad region, a place where dozens of events traditionally take place, suffered perhaps more than others in this sense.

html This material (information) was produced and distributed by a foreign agent, Project Trait, or relates to the activities of a foreign agent, Project Trait. 18+ What is happening to the labor market in Russia Social media users are complaining en masse that they have been unable to find work for months. The job application ratio has reached its highest level in recent years.

How parents save children from war propaganda Meetings with SVO participants, postcards to fighters and collection of aid to the front - all this has become commonplace in many schools. How does this affect children from families where parents are against war? “The Trait” publishes monologues of parents who were faced with this problem and decided to act to protect their children from war propaganda.