Omsk Plant Temporarily Closed Due to Safety ViolationsA court in Omsk has suspended operations at an energy equipment plant for 90 days after finding industrial safety violations. The plant must correct deficiencies during this time.
Tyumen companies can compete for the People's PrizeIn Tyumen, the third People's Prize 72.RU has launched, where residents will choose the city's best businesses. Voting will take place in several stages.
Monro closes Karl Marx Avenue store in OmskA Monro shoe store branch on Karl Marx Avenue in Omsk has closed after operating since 2006, with five other locations remaining in the city.
Raising wages, breaking even: Saratov restaurants survive VAT hikeThe real business opinion: In January 2026, 45 popular venues closed in Moscow—a worrying signal for the entire industry. The wave of closures began in 2024 due to weakening demand, and in 2026 a new factor was added—a VAT increase and tighter benefit conditions.
Deputies criticize cancellation of benefits for buying municipal landThe St. Petersburg parliament has passed in first reading a bill to cancel some benefits for businesses buying land plots. Elected representatives fear that this will be followed by an increase in rent, leaving entrepreneurs with no choice.
Samara businesswoman joins 'I am/We are Mashenka' flashmobSmall business owners across Russia are sharing stories of failure in a flashmob inspired by a bakery that appealed to President Putin. Hundreds of entrepreneurs say they are on the brink of closure due to new taxes and regulations.
St. Petersburg to tighten rules for kiosks on private landStarting September 1, St. Petersburg authorities will have the right to approve the installation of kiosks on private territories. The new rules could lead to the closure of thousands of pavilions.
St. Petersburg to Tighten Control Over Private KiosksGovernor Alexander Beglov announced new powers for city authorities in the non-stationary trade sector. This has become possible due to a federal bill that will come into force in 2026.
Channel 31 in Chelyabinsk appoints new directorOn January 28, Valery Shagiev stepped down as director of the Chelyabinsk media holding Channel 31, introducing chief editor Evgenia Morunova as his successor.
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.
