Police Raid Bars on Nekrasova StreetLaw enforcement conducted an inspection of drinking establishments on Nekrasova Street in St. Petersburg on February 4, during which they confiscated alcoholic tinctures.
Jeland at the Start: New Car Brand InfoAGR Holding announced the launch of a new automotive brand Jeland in partnership with Chinese Defetoo. Production at the former GM plant in Shushary will begin in the first half of 2026.
Arkhangelsk Entrepreneurs Share Secret to Public LoveEntrepreneurs from Arkhangelsk shared the secrets of winning public love at the semifinal of the People's Award, where residents selected the most trusted companies.
Finalists Turn to Stickers and Videos for VotesFinalists of the 29.RU People's Award are using creative tactics, from stickers to viral videos, to encourage voting. Here are examples from top companies.
St Petersburg commercial realty investments fall, auctions riseTotal investments in commercial real estate of St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region in 2025 amounted to 75.1 billion rubles ($834 million at current rates), which is 8.5% less than in the previous year. Meanwhile, the share of auction deals increased significantly.
Kuzina Opens New Outlet After Years of DeclineKuzina, once Novosibirsk's largest coffee chain, has opened its first new pastry shop in years after a period of decline marked by lawsuits and employee complaints.
Bashkiria to Build 49-Million-Ruble Tourist BaseThe project for a 49-million-ruble tourist base in the Burzyansky District has been included in the priority investment list of Bashkiria, with support from regional authorities.
Omsk Lake to Be Leased for Commercial FishingResidents of Omsk Region have been asked to weigh in on a proposal to lease one of the region's lakes for commercial fishing, after which recreational fishing would be banned.
Owner to repurpose Daursky meat plant in KrasnokamenskThe owner of the Daursky meat processing plant in Krasnokamensk, Zabaykalsky Krai, plans to repurpose the facility. Reasons for halting sausage production were given on February 4.
Kazan Tu-214 Serial Deliveries Begin in 2029The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), the transport leasing company GTLK, and S7 Group have signed a memorandum for the supply of 100 Tu-214 aircraft at the civil aviation infrastructure exhibition, with serial deliveries set to begin in 2029.
Entrepreneurs in Kurgan Region Added to Special RegisterEntrepreneurs in Kurgan Region are increasingly being added to the federal register of dishonest suppliers, with 110 entries in 2025 — twice as many as the previous year, the local antimonopoly service reports.
Midiynoye Mesto Opening Stalled by Heating, VentilationThe restaurant Midiynoye Mesto on Lenina Street faced a delayed opening due to a dispute with landlord Kineks over heating and ventilation connections, leading to a court case.
New Frank by Basta restaurant at Marx SquareThe new tenant has begun work at the former social fair premises on Marx Square. It will be the second Frank by Basta restaurant in Novosibirsk, scheduled to open around June 2026.
Siberian Trail store in Tyumen closes; mayor wore sneakersThe Siberian Trail handmade shoe store on Respubliki Street in Tyumen has closed its retail location and moved to its production facility on Uritskogo Street, as part of cost-cutting measures. The brand is known for its custom sneakers worn by the city's mayor and governor.
Bashspirt to Pay Dearly for Vodka Label RightsBashspirt announced two tenders worth a combined 166.95 million rubles (approximately $1.85 million at current rates) for the right to apply labels to vodka bottles. The company seeks to purchase over 50 million labels for different varieties.
SSK Group Presents Development Strategy Until 2030At the Vision-2026 conference in Krasnodar, the SSK group of companies unveiled its development plans for the next five years, emphasizing technology and human capital.
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.
