Ice Palace on Strelka 95% CompleteConstruction of the Ice Palace on Strelka in Nizhny Novgorod is nearing completion. Interior finishing is already 95% complete.
Saratov Administration to Spend Millions on FlowersThe Labor and Social Development Committee of Saratov's administration announced a flower purchase worth 3.3 million rubles (approximately $36,000) for the entire year, according to a public procurement notice.
Arkhangelsk Gen Z snap up 'beautiful' phone numbersMemorable phone numbers remain popular in Russia, with a notable trend among young people in Arkhangelsk. Analysts say men are primarily the ones 'hunting' for these numbers.
Historian Kurilla Reacts to Foreign Agent DesignationIvan Kurilla, an American history scholar from Volgograd, has commented on being added to Russia's foreign agents registry, calling it an expected development and drawing personal parallels.
Tomsk to Pay for Unfinished Public Works After Contractors FailTomsk will have to use its own funds to pay for unfinished public space renovations after contractors missed deadlines, losing federal support. The city's deputy mayor said the issue will be resolved in court.
Kresty wins vote to name former prison public spaceThe historic name 'Kresty' won a vote for the public space planned at the former detention facility in St. Petersburg, with 71% of participants supporting it.
Two Young Men Missing in Yugra for Nearly a WeekTwo residents of Izluchinsk have been missing since 15 January after traveling to Nizhnevartovsk. Police and volunteers are involved in the search.
Vasily Terminator: How Alexander Smirnov Won Over PermArtist Alexander Smirnov, known for his character Vasily Terminator, shares a philosophical and heartfelt perspective on life in Perm, where he has found his artistic home.
