From March 1, 2026, the occupiers will fine private entrepreneurs who do not change their signs to Russian-language.
Pro-Russian media report this.
It is stated that signs, menus, and work schedules must be in Russian.
“Using other languages is allowed only «as a second option»: the text must match in meaning and size”, – the post says.
For ignoring these rules, the occupation administration threatens fines and forced dismantling at the owner’s expense.
Earlier it was reported that the occupation governor of Kherson region Volodymyr Saldo ordered to completely replace Ukrainian-language address platesacross the entire left bank by the end of October 2025.