Smolny Establishes Facade Decoration RulesAmendments to St. Petersburg's landscaping rules regulating holiday facade decorations are under discussion. Using standard templates will eliminate the need for additional approvals.
T-Technologii to Fully Consolidate Tochka Bank by 2026The T-Technologii group intends to acquire up to 100% of the shares of digital bank Tochka in autumn 2026. In parallel, the company has proposed a stock split in a 1:10 ratio.
St. Petersburg Taxis Demand Equal Rights with Federal CompetitorSt. Petersburg parliamentarians plan to appeal to federal authorities with an initiative to add local taxi services to the 'white list,' which would allow them to operate during mobile internet outages.
St. Petersburg Taxis Demand White List InclusionSt. Petersburg taxi services have requested to be included in the white list of the Ministry of Digital Development to operate during internet shutdowns. This was reported by Alexei Tsivilev, head of the transport commission of the city's Legislative Assembly.
Florinskiy Restaurant in Yekaterinburg Center to CloseThe Florinskiy restaurant in Yekaterinburg, which opened in 2024 and is housed in a historic mansion restored by an oligarch, will cease operations on February 7.
Ural-based Zhiznmart chain exits St. PetersburgThe Yekaterinburg-based grocery chain Zhiznmart has significantly reduced the number of its stores in St. Petersburg. Currently, only one franchised store remains in the city.
Chelyabinsk Residents Angered by Wildberries Pick-Up Point in Closed CourtyardResidents of a Chelyabinsk courtyard are outraged over plans to open a Wildberries delivery point in their enclosed area, fearing privacy breaches. Marketplace representatives, the management company, and a lawyer explain the legal and community implications.
BitRiver founder accused of tax evasionIgor Runets, founder of mining company BitRiver, has been charged with tax evasion and placed under house arrest, according to TASS on February 2.
