Zyuganov Complains to Putin Over 30K Ruble Utility Bill

KPRF leader Gennady Zyuganov complained to Vladimir Putin about a receipt for 30,000 rubles for his apartment in the capital.

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Gennady Zyuganov met with Vladimir Putin on September 28.
Zyuganov expressed concern about a 30,000-ruble utility bill for his Moscow apartment.
A 12–22% increase in utility tariffs is scheduled to take effect on October 1.
The increase is part of a broader trend of rising utility costs in Russia.
Putin responded that tariffs should be economically justified and socially restrained.
The meeting occurred ahead of the October 1 tariff hike.

The utility tariff increase is the second such rise within the year. — tg_currenttime
There was no traditional July tariff increase this year, as it was already implemented on January 1. — fontanka
The overall payment increase could reach 9.9–10% in the current year, with regional variations from 8% to 22%. — fontanka
Zyuganov mentioned that the apartment was given to him by Andropov and requires renovation. — fontanka
The state of Russia's communal infrastructure has reached 80% wear and tear. — tg_currenttime
Ministry of Economic Development forecasts utility tariff increases of 11% in July 2027, 8.6% in 2028, and 7.6% in 2029. — fontanka