Russia introduces spiritual-moral curriculum, digital ruble, camel registration in September

Russia's September 2026 school year brings a new 'Spiritual and Moral Culture' course, a social studies textbook edited by Medvedev, optional Arabic, and behavior grades. Concurrently, the digital ruble expands and camel registration becomes mandatory, reflecting state-driven social and economic tightening. The measures signal continued cultural and financial centralization, though implementation varies by region.