# What’s changing in Russia this September? Spiritual and moral culture classes, the digital ruble and mandatory camel registration

https://mins.news/en/item/40409

- Meduza, 2026-09-01 13:50 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://meduza.io/en/feature/2026/09/01/what-s-changing-in-russia-this-september-spiritual-and-moral-culture-classes-in-schools-the-digital-ruble-and-mandatory-camel-registration

> Russia’s new school year brings social studies lessons from a textbook edited by Medvedev, a “Spiritual and Moral Culture of Russia” course for fifth-graders, Arabic classes in some schools and possible behavior grades. Adults will gain access to the digital ruble, limited cryptocurrency purchases, gambling self-exclusion and mortgage payment holidays for some families. Overtime limits will rise to 240 hours annually, while certain animals must be registered.

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