Darya Fomina

Darya Fomina

Economy and Finance Columnist
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Covers economic topics at XAB.info. She received her higher education at a polytechnic university with a degree related to accounting, so she treats numbers without enthusiasm or panic: first the report and methodology, then the conclusions.

She writes about exchange rates, prices, taxes, banks, and how government and corporate decisions affect the average person's wallet. She is also interested in society, fashion, and consumer habits — how economics looks in everyday life.

Articles

Line of cars at a gas station in Lipetsk: white SUV and black sedan waiting for fuel, man checking phone — visual of fuel collapse

Lipetsk in Fuel Collapse: Queues at Rosneft Gas Stations and Government Denials

Economy 08/09/2026, 19:44
🚨 A fuel collapse has erupted in the Lipetsk region: huge queues at Rosneft gas stations and empty tanks at other stations. 🛢️ Governor Artamonov claimed stabilization and canceled even/odd restrictions, but reality has refuted his words. 🇷🇺 Russia is forced to import fuel due to refinery failures. 🇺🇦 Zelenskyy mocked the situation: an export superpower cannot fuel its own cars. #Lipetsk #FuelCrisis #Rosneft #Economy
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Three fashion-forward women in stylish caps show how to wear headwear without ruining your hairstyle: braids, bob cut, and messy bun — top stylist tips for hot summer days

Heatwave Rescue: How to Wear a Cap Without Ruining Your Hair — Tips from a Top Stylist

Culture 08/09/2026, 09:42
🧢 The heatwave of 2026 requires protection! Stylist Elena Shevchenko (@purpur.stylist) revealed the main secret to the perfect look with a cap: put on the headwear first, then do your hair. 🔥 Why is this important? • Get rid of pressure on the head. • The cap won't slip. • The hairstyle won't get deformed. 💇‍♀️ Top options: 1. Braids — ideal for long hair, don't stick to the neck. 2. Bun — universal, the main thing is the correct placement. 3. Short haircuts — the cap saves you from sticking strands. Recommend this life hack to each other! ☀️
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Student with laptop in library — illustration for article on student survivor’s pension rights in 2026

Work does not deprive the right: how students receive a pension for loss of a breadwinner in 2026

Economy 08/09/2026, 06:39
🎓 **Work does not deprive of pension:** PFU clarified payment rules for students in 2026. 📉 **Main point:** Official employment is NOT grounds for cancelling a pension for loss of a breadwinner. Students can work and receive payments simultaneously. 📝 **Conditions:** ✅ Payments until age 23. ✅ Full-time study only. ✅ Holidays do not interrupt payments. 📲 **No certificates:** During martial law, certificates from universities are not needed — PFU checks data via registries. 💰 **Allowances:** Veterans and champions receive an additional 596–908 UAH. The "patron" pension works (70% reaches the recipient).
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Young woman with curly hair holds a Tarot card over her eye, surrounded by candles and a crystal ball — mystical atmosphere for August 9th forecast

Tarot forecast for Sunday, August 9: From 'The Emperor' to 'The Wheel of Fortune' — who is fate preparing surprises for

Culture 08/09/2026, 06:19
🔮 Tarot forecast for Sunday, August 9, 2026: Who will draw 'The Emperor', and who should wait for 'The Wheel of Fortune'? Astrologers have given recommendations for all zodiac signs. For some, this is a day of decisive actions and financial news, while for others, the cards advise trusting intuition and not believing first impressions. 👉 Read the full card analysis and advice for each sign in our article.
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Worker in a hard hat operates a red valve on a gas pipeline, illustrating the theme of the energy crisis in Europe and Germany during the winter season of 2026

Gas Winter 2026: Germany and Europe on the Brink of an Energy Crisis

Economy 08/09/2026, 02:24
⚠️ Europe on the brink of a gas crisis: EU reserves have fallen to a minimum since 2011. Germany, with reserves of only 47%, is becoming the "weak link," threatening the stability of the entire bloc. ⛽️ 📉 Risk Factors: • US-Iran War + Climate = Price Surge. • EU Reserves: 58% (16% below normal). • Germany: Historic low of 47%. 🏛️ Brussels is calm, but Rapidan analysts are sounding the alarm: by November, reserves will be only 65%. Berlin refuses to save the situation with state purchases. Winter 2026 promises to be hot and expensive. #GasCrisis #Germany #Energy #EU #XABinfo
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DTEK logo on the facade of a modern building, symbolizing the start of the project to modernize educational institutions in Ukraine.

DTEK and Metinvest Launch Large-Scale Modernization of 250 Ukrainian Educational Institutions: Launch of the Modern Learning Spaces Project

Economy 08/08/2026, 14:29
🚀 DTEK and Metinvest have launched the large-scale Modern Learning Spaces project. Renovation of STEM classrooms will begin in 250 lyceums across Ukraine. The goal is to change the logic of learning and train new engineers. The project is implemented with the support of the World Bank and the Ministry of Education and Science. 🇺🇦🏭
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David Boreanaz and James Marsters as Angel and Spike from the series Buffy the Vampire Slayer

From Vampires to Real-Life Stars: How David Boreanaz and James Marsters Have Changed Years After 'Buffy'

Culture 08/08/2026, 13:03
🎬 From Vampires to Real-Life Stars: How David Boreanaz and James Marsters Have Changed Years After 'Buffy' 🧛‍♂️✨ Angel and Spike — icons of pop culture whose stories of love and friendship remain forever in the memories of millions of fans. Today we tell you how the actors who played these cult characters have changed and what they are doing now. 🌟 #Buffy #DavidBoreanaz #JamesMarsters #Cinema #Television #Angel #Spike
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Firefighters extinguish a fire at a warehouse damaged by shelling, as part of business rescue efforts

Saving Business After Shelling: State Property Fund Begins Audit of Warehouses for Affected Companies

Economy 08/07/2026, 23:48
🇺🇦 The State Property Fund has begun an audit of state warehouses for transfer to businesses affected by Russian shelling. 🔥 Following the attack on August 5, "Epitsentr", Rozetka, "Nova Poshta", and others were affected. The transfer of hundreds of thousands of square meters of space is being prepared. ⚖️ A legal model is being sought: auctions or preferential rent, with the main goal being to avoid corruption. 📉 Experts warn: changing logistics may lead to price increases.
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Wildberries store against the backdrop of declining military product sales after Ukrainian attacks

Impact of strikes: Sales of military goods on Wildberries plummeted by 40% following Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks

Economy 08/07/2026, 22:03
📉 Sales of military goods on Wildberries fell by 20–40% following Ukrainian Armed Forces attacks on warehouses. Over three months, equipment worth 1.646 billion rubles was sold through the platform. The "Body Armor" and "Drone Accessories" categories were particularly affected. Banks are recording an increase in debt problems among sellers. #Wildberries #UAF #Economy #MilitaryGoods
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