Proposal put forward for grandparents to have the ability to jot down their grandkids' names in their passports
In a bid to improve public health and quality of life, Russia has proposed an increase in fines for noisy cars as part of a broader legislative effort to address persistent noise pollution issues. This development, announced in the State Duma, comes as a response to growing public concern about the impact of noise pollution on health and wellbeing.
The proposed increase in fines for noisy cars is not the only legislative proposal aimed at addressing noise pollution. Other measures, such as stricter regulations for construction and industrial noise, are also being considered.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, Sergey Rybalchenko, Chairman of the Commission of the Public Chamber on demography and family issues, has suggested a new passport initiative. Rybalchenko announced on August 10, 2025, that grandparents should be allowed to include information about their grandchildren in their passports, with parental consent. This proposal suggests reintroducing a provision for grandparents to have a stamp or note about grandchildren in their passports following application by both parents.
The proposal is framed in the context of family protection and the potential simplification of housing or related formalities involving grandchildren. However, detailed legislative or regulatory steps to implement it have not yet been reported.
Rybalchenko has emphasized the importance of grandparents' active participation in the upbringing of children, particularly in large families. He believes that this initiative could help strengthen family bonds and support structures, especially when parents are unable to handle the task.
As of mid-August 2025, the passport inclusion for grandchildren by grandparents in Russia is a publicly suggested or advocated initiative with parental consent required, but it has not been confirmed as law or regulation yet.
The exact amount of the proposed increase in fines for noisy cars is not specified in the news article. The news is still developing, and further updates are expected in the coming weeks.
[1] News Source: The Moscow Times, August 15, 2025. [4] News Source: Russia Beyond, August 20, 2025. [5] News Source: Interfax, August 25, 2025.
