Nizhny Novgorod PC prices after component surgeWe spoke with specialists and looked at the cost of the most important parts as prices for computer components have skyrocketed in Russia in 2025.
Billions of Rubles Allocated for Shakhunya RevitalizationAuthorities of the Nizhny Novgorod Region and investors plan to invest over 8 billion rubles (approximately $89 million at current rates) in the comprehensive development of Shakhunya.
Nizhny Novgorod Region plans billion-ruble reboot for ShakhunyaThe regional government and agribusiness holding Ruslakto have initiated the creation of a development agency for Shakhunya. The project aims to attract over 8 billion rubles (about $80 million at current rates) in investments.
Samara lawyer outlines five overlooked benefitsSergei Belevitin, a lawyer from Samara, highlights five lesser-known benefits in his blog, covering support for businesses, families, and workers.
VTB predicts 25% mortgage market growth by 2026VTB Bank has reduced market mortgage rates since January 28 and expects the housing loan market to have overcome the downturn and show growth.
Half-Billion Ruble Electricity Theft in St. Petersburg and RegionIn 2025, the company Rosseti Lenenergo detected over 2,400 cases of illegal electricity consumption in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, recovering nearly 528 million rubles (about $5.9 million at current rates) from violators.
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.
Ufa woman's five-figure daily spending saddens herA woman from Ufa tracked her spending on what she called her most expensive day, finding she parted with over 30,000 rubles without any major purchases.
Primorye Deputies Adjust Budget, Reallocate Construction FundsDeputies in Primorye have reallocated budget funds, shifting money from some construction projects to others, including a school on Patroclus, following the first budget adjustment of 2026.
