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Mosigra board game store closes in TyumenMosigra board game store closes in Tyumen
Mosigra board game store closes in TyumenThe Mosigra board game store in Tyumen is closing its doors, with its final day of operation set for January 26. The closure comes as the owner decides to shift to a new business venture.
Brace yourselves: Top 5 districts in Yakutia for alcohol sales and drinkingBrace yourselves: Top 5 districts in Yakutia for alcohol sales and drinking
Brace yourselves: Top 5 districts in Yakutia for alcohol sales and drinkingWe examine where the alcohol business thrives in the republic of Yakutia.
Anesthesiologist mother runs candy business while caring for diabetic sonAnesthesiologist mother runs candy business while caring for diabetic son
Anesthesiologist mother runs candy business while caring for diabetic sonYevgenia juggles her work as a doctor, caring for her children, making confectionery, and running a blog.
Verkh-Isetsky Pond to Get Hotel and Thermal BathsVerkh-Isetsky Pond to Get Hotel and Thermal Baths
Verkh-Isetsky Pond to Get Hotel and Thermal BathsThe Verkh City project will be implemented over three years, with completion by the end of 2029. The complex will include a hotel and a thermal zone with a view of the water.
Residents debate Lenta's exit from oldest shopping center on MarxResidents debate Lenta's exit from oldest shopping center on Marx
Residents debate Lenta's exit from oldest shopping center on MarxThe Lenta supermarket in Novosibirsk's Fantasia Gallery mall has closed and will be replaced by the discount chain Chizhik, sparking a debate among locals about changing retail trends.
Hotel and Thermal Baths Planned for Verkh-Isetsky Pond ShoreHotel and Thermal Baths Planned for Verkh-Isetsky Pond Shore
Hotel and Thermal Baths Planned for Verkh-Isetsky Pond ShoreA project named Verkh City will see a beach complex redeveloped into a hotel and thermal spa, with construction expected to take three years.
Sberbank Kept Stringing Along Entrepreneurs Over Paid Cash RegistersSberbank Kept Stringing Along Entrepreneurs Over Paid Cash Registers
Sberbank Kept Stringing Along Entrepreneurs Over Paid Cash RegistersAlexander and Olesya, a couple from Chelyabinsk, paid Sberbank 75,000 rubles (approximately $1,000) for online cash registers in December, but the installation was repeatedly delayed, preventing them from opening their store and causing financial losses.
Novosibirsk Brand Warms Yakutia with Down Jackets, Unknown at HomeNovosibirsk Brand Warms Yakutia with Down Jackets, Unknown at Home
Novosibirsk Brand Warms Yakutia with Down Jackets, Unknown at HomeThe ACOOT brand is well-known in Yakutia and competes with global brands, yet remains obscure in its home city of Novosibirsk, where it was founded.
How a Tyumen Man Built a Beer and Mead Brewery from ScratchHow a Tyumen Man Built a Beer and Mead Brewery from Scratch
How a Tyumen Man Built a Beer and Mead Brewery from ScratchDmitry Podoksenov left a successful career in leasing to start a brewery in Tyumen. He is now the city's only producer of mead, a traditional honey-based alcoholic drink.
One of Arkhangelsk's oldest restaurants, Zolotitsa, is up for saleOne of Arkhangelsk's oldest restaurants, Zolotitsa, is up for sale
One of Arkhangelsk's oldest restaurants, Zolotitsa, is up for saleThe Zolotitsa restaurant in Arkhangelsk has been closed since the summer of 2025.
Arkhangelsk's Almond Cafe-Bar Listed for SaleArkhangelsk's Almond Cafe-Bar Listed for Sale
Arkhangelsk's Almond Cafe-Bar Listed for SaleThe Almond cafe-bar in Arkhangelsk, closed since autumn, is for sale for 700,000 rubles (approx. $7,800 at current rates) due to the owner's relocation.
Japan Tobacco owner twice changes country of legal registration
Japan Tobacco owner twice changes country of legal registrationThe owner of Japan Tobacco factories in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast changed its country of legal registration twice in December. The company explained the moves as technical changes to improve efficiency.
Chocolate Cafe in Arkhangelsk City Center Up for SaleChocolate Cafe in Arkhangelsk City Center Up for Sale
Chocolate Cafe in Arkhangelsk City Center Up for SaleA cafe in the Europe Park shopping mall in Arkhangelsk is listed for 980,000 rubles (approximately $9,800 at current rates), with the owner citing time constraints.
New Venue to Replace Oliver in Central ChelyabinskNew Venue to Replace Oliver in Central Chelyabinsk
New Venue to Replace Oliver in Central ChelyabinskThe restaurant 'Oliver. Cosmos' will cease operations on February 28. Management will transfer to the holding company Life Easy Group, which plans to update the concept.
New restaurant to open in Chelyabinsk hotel after Oliver's lease endsNew restaurant to open in Chelyabinsk hotel after Oliver's lease ends
New restaurant to open in Chelyabinsk hotel after Oliver's lease endsThe owners of the Oliver restaurant chain failed to renew their lease at the Ibis Styles hotel in Chelyabinsk. From March 1, the hotel's restaurant and spa complex will be operated by the Life Easy Group holding.
Gazprom Auctions Seven-Story Office in Chelyabinsk CenterGazprom Auctions Seven-Story Office in Chelyabinsk Center
Gazprom Auctions Seven-Story Office in Chelyabinsk CenterGazprom has put a seven-story office building in central Chelyabinsk up for sale, with a starting price of 715 million rubles (about $7.8 million at current rates). Experts explain why the gas giant is divesting the property and who might be interested.
Plov, Flowers, Antifreeze: What to Find at Samara's Solnechny Market Before ClosurePlov, Flowers, Antifreeze: What to Find at Samara's Solnechny Market Before Closure
Plov, Flowers, Antifreeze: What to Find at Samara's Solnechny Market Before ClosureThe market stalls on the outskirts of Samara have been slated for demolition since 2023. But they haven't been demolished.
Hygge Recreation Base in Omsk Priced at 18.8 Million RublesHygge Recreation Base in Omsk Priced at 18.8 Million Rubles
Hygge Recreation Base in Omsk Priced at 18.8 Million RublesThe Hygge recreation base in Omsk's Oktyabrsky District is listed for sale at 18.8 million rubles (approximately $197,900 at current rates), with the owner moving to a new project.
Russian Cocoa Grower in Venezuela on Chocolate Market ShiftsRussian Cocoa Grower in Venezuela on Chocolate Market Shifts
Russian Cocoa Grower in Venezuela on Chocolate Market ShiftsA Russian entrepreneur cultivating cocoa in Venezuela discusses price volatility, quality degradation, and political risks affecting the chocolate industry.
Russian Businessman Grows Cocoa in Venezuela Amid Market ShiftsRussian Businessman Grows Cocoa in Venezuela Amid Market Shifts
Russian Businessman Grows Cocoa in Venezuela Amid Market ShiftsEntrepreneur Vladimir Skarzov discusses cocoa price fluctuations and the risk of chocolate shortages in an exclusive interview.
Rendezvous Faces Scandal After Lavish Courchevel CelebrationRendezvous Faces Scandal After Lavish Courchevel Celebration
Rendezvous Faces Scandal After Lavish Courchevel CelebrationA scandal has erupted around the Rendezvous clothing and footwear chain following a luxurious press tour in Courchevel for its boutique's 16th and company's 25th anniversary. Employees have complained of salary cuts, which the company denies.
Pulkovo Airport Wins Court Case Related to Pobeda
Pulkovo Airport Wins Court Case Related to PobedaPulkovo Airport has refuted accusations of discrimination against the airline Pobeda. The St. Petersburg City Court supported the airport's position in the legal proceedings.
Implementing Bitrix24: Nuances Clients Need to KnowImplementing Bitrix24: Nuances Clients Need to Know
Implementing Bitrix24: Nuances Clients Need to KnowThe platform combines CRM capabilities, automation and communication systems, and a corporate portal.
Vasilyeva Comments on the Situation at PNTVasilyeva Comments on the Situation at PNT
Vasilyeva Comments on the Situation at PNTFormer co-owner Elena Vasilyeva explained the company's financial results and the conflict over dividend payments, following the state's takeover of the terminal.
Sludskie Bani Bath Complex for Sale in Perm CenterSludskie Bani Bath Complex for Sale in Perm Center
Sludskie Bani Bath Complex for Sale in Perm CenterA bath complex in central Perm is listed for 50 million rubles, including two buildings with all utilities and a land plot.