1. The study showed that 13% of Russians do not leave tips.
The researchers conducted a survey among people. 31% of respondents leave up to 5% of the bill or the cost of the service, 27% — as necessary. Every eighth — 5-10% of the amount of the check, every 11th - 10-20%. Another 67% of respondents leave tips "always" or "often", and 13% do not do it at all.
2. In Yaroslavl, a store employee who hit a boy will be tried for hooliganism.
A shop worker in Yaroslavl, who hit a 13-year-old boy who was in conflict with his son and forced him to apologize on his knees, will appear in court on charges of hooliganism, the SU IC of Russia in the Yaroslavl region reported.
3. Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Aripov forbade officials to hold corporate events for state account
The head of government forbade all state organizations and khokimiyats (regional administrations – ed.) to organize corporate parties, set festive tables and arrange fireworks at the expense of the budget and extra-budgetary funds
4. Zakharova said that Russia will defend Serbia's legitimate interests around Kosovo.
Russia will help Belgrade defend its legitimate national interests with respect to Kosovo, relying on UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. This is stated on December 12 in the comments of the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
5. The Hungarian Foreign Ministry opposed the inclusion of a number of Russians in the new package of sanctions.
Hungary opposed the inclusion of a number of Russians in the list of the ninth package of anti-Russian sanctions, since the reverse situation would lead to difficulties with open communication channels. In total, it is planned to impose sanctions against 141 citizens of the Russian Federation. This was announced on Monday, December 12, by Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto.