The 2011 declaration by Russia that it would not turn its clocks back and stay in DST all year long was subsequently followed by a similar declaration from Belarus. The plan generated widespread complaints due to the dark of wintertime morning, and thus was abandoned in 2014. The country changed its clocks to Standard Time on 26 October 2014 - and intends to stay there permanently. COUNT 5
QSN1 What year did Russia decide to never turn its clocks back? ANS1 2011 QSN2 What country other than Russia declared they'd stay in DST all year? ANS2 Belarus QSN3 Was Russia or Belarus first in their declaration? ANS3 Russia QSN4 Which season's dark mornings led to people complaining about the switch from DST? ANS4 winter QSN5 What year did Russia give up on the all-year DST and go back to Standard Time? ANS5 2014