A RIA Novosti study revealed significant differences in car affordability across Russian regions. The worst situation is observed in the North Caucasus republics, where only a small proportion of families can afford to purchase and maintain a new car on credit.

FinExpertiza analysts found that in 2024, the lowest cybersecurity spending in Russia was on businesses and the public sector in Altai (27,500 rubles per enterprise), Dagestan (33,500), and Ingushetia (33,000).

The People's Assembly of Ingushetia adopted the republic's 2026 budget with a record deficit of 843 million rubles. This is 467 million rubles higher than last year's figure.

Regions in the North Caucasus are among the top five Russian regions for utility rate increases in 2026.