St. Petersburg Deputies Criticize Abolition of Land Purchase BenefitsThe St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly approved in first reading the abolition of the preferential mechanism for land plot purchase by tenants. Speaker Alexander Belsky and other deputies sharply criticized the officials' initiative.
Gold Sets New Records: Is Now the Time to Buy?The global price of gold has surpassed $5,000 per ounce, and since the beginning of 2026, the metal has appreciated by more than 17%. Analysts forecast further increases in quotations.
Production of asphalt and crushed stone planned in ChitaA new resident of the Zabaykalsky advanced development territory plans to invest 128.6 million rubles (approximately $1.43 million at current rates) in an asphalt and gravel plant in Chita, creating 29 jobs.
Tyumen Businessman Sells Tesla Burger ChainVladislav Dzhurovich, a businessman from Tyumen, has sold the Tesla Burger chain to its operations director and will now focus on his other venture, 'My Chef'.
Yekaterinburg Beauties' Earnings from Business and BeautyThis article examines the entrepreneurial activities, including overseas salons and affordable haircare lines, that famous women from Yekaterinburg engage in beyond their primary careers.
Top Business Owners in Novokuznetsk Beyond Metal and CoalAn investigation by NGS42.RU identifies the companies with the highest annual revenue in Novokuznetsk, highlighting entrepreneurs with stakes in multiple firms beyond the city's traditional metal and coal sectors.
Shoe store closing in central ArkhangelskThe 'Komfort' shoe salon on Troitsky Prospekt in Arkhangelsk is shutting down permanently, with no relocation planned, as confirmed on the store's social media.
USC to Replace Leadership at St. Petersburg ShipyardThe United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) will appoint a new general director for the Sredne-Nevsky Shipbuilding Plant in February. The contract with current head Vladimir Seredokho expires on February 6.
Pertsev regains stake in Balagan food hallRestaurateur Andrey Pertsev has become a co-owner of the Balagan food hall again after winning a court case. The state registry recorded the return of a 20% share in the managing company to him.
Smak Bakery in Yekaterinburg Changes OwnershipThe Smak bread factory in Yekaterinburg is now fully controlled by the RSHB AgroM closed-end investment fund, part of a broader consolidation of assets seized from former governor Mikhail Yurevich's family.
Tyumen Landmarks Turned into Soap and CandlesA duo from Tyumen has transformed familiar city objects into original home souvenirs, creating decorative items like soap and candles shaped after local landmarks.
