Possible withdrawal from Russia of JSS, one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of belts and airbags to the domestic market, has caused concern among motorists. Experts from the publication aif.ru explained what consequences this might entail.

Evgeny Solovyov, auto expert and auto blogger, reflects on the reasons for this situation. He notes that this is not a new story, and since 2022 there have already been many similar cases when Western manufacturers left the Russian car market.

In most cases, it is difficult to understand whether the sale is a formal change of ownership to get the company out from under sanctions pressure, or a real sale of the business, or a situation when the business has become unprofitable and unprofitable, he told aif.ru.

However, Solovyov said that in any case, the domestic authorities have already worked out mechanisms to respond to such behavior of foreign companies, and carmakers will not be left without airbags. This is the most important thing for end buyers of cars.

Maria Ermilova, associate professor of the Department of Sustainable Development Finance at Plekhanov Russian Economic University, notes that the main buyer of JSS was the domestic AvtoVAZ. By now, it has bought out more than 70% of its production and thus secured itself for a certain period of time.

According to Ermilova, there are several variants of the situation development. On the one hand, own production can be established. In this case, the potential buyer of the plant in Ulyanovsk - MGC Group - may become this manufacturer. Or there will be an alternative supplier, for example, Chinese manufacturers.

In any case, the domestic automobile industry will not be left without safety systems.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова

The opening of the summer river navigation season is scheduled for April 24 in Moscow. This was reported by Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry. This year from the Northern and Southern river stations passenger motorboats will start running again, which will go on cruises on various routes covering dozens of Russian cities.

A comprehensive preparation of the river infrastructure is carried out for the beginning of the navigation period. According to Mr. Liksutov, specialists monitor the technical condition of the facilities all year round. They check and, if necessary, repair berths, test fire safety, communication, video surveillance and lighting systems. Special attention is also paid to cleaning of adjacent territories and inspection of hydraulic structures.

Moscow river stations, according to the capital official, in recent years have turned not only into important transportation hubs, but also into popular public spaces. Since the beginning of 2025, they have already been visited by more than 350 thousand people. The capital continues to maintain the status of a port of the five seas, providing both tourist and regular water transportation.

Also, almost 150 routes of transport in Moscow will extend the work on Easter night In addition, earlier Mayor Sobyanin said that in 2025 the capital's fleet will be replenished with 650 new electric buses.

Author: Наталья Чудесатова