Russia launches award for young actors in Yuri Nikolayev’s name

New Russian award honors late TV legend Yuri Nikolayev’s legacy

Russian actor and director Konstantin Khabensky has proposed a new award to honour late TV host Yuri Nikolayev. The Yuri Nikolayev Memorial Award will recognize younger actors, aiming to preserve Nikolayev's legacy. Meanwhile, U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna may visit Russia with a delegation of American lawmakers, if invited by Moscow.

The new award, proposed by lawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR), seeks to celebrate and support young talent in the performing arts. It follows the passing of Yuri Nikolayev, who was beloved for his morning show and other popular programs. The award aims to keep his spirit alive and inspire future generations.

In other news, a new law regulating the platform economy is under consideration. This legislation aims to combat counterfeit goods and ensure fair competition in the digital marketplace. Additionally, lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require foreign applicants to vocational colleges to provide documents proving their legal status in Russia and pass mandatory Russian language tests.

In a separate development, participants in the special military operation (SMO) and their family members will be exempt from vehicle and property taxes. This measure is part of a package of social support measures for those involved in the operation.

The proposed Yuri Nikolayev Memorial Award will honour the late TV host's legacy by recognizing and supporting young actors. Meanwhile, discussions continue on a new law to regulate the platform economy and a bill to standardize foreign applicants' documents and language skills for vocational colleges. Additionally, tax exemptions are being considered for SMO participants and their families.