Latest City News from Russia

St. Petersburg to be in high pressure band on 20 JanuarySt. Petersburg to be in high pressure band on 20 January
St. Petersburg to be in high pressure band on 20 JanuaryOn 20 January, St. Petersburg will find itself in a narrow meridional band of high atmospheric pressure, squeezed between two cyclones. In Moscow, the influence of a departing cyclone will persist.
Family of Russian Railways worker faces eviction in TyumenFamily of Russian Railways worker faces eviction in Tyumen
Family of Russian Railways worker faces eviction in TyumenThe Lyalin family, whose head worked for the railway for 27 years, is being evicted from their only home, according to relatives. Three minors are registered at the address.
Nationwide search for missing Sverdlovsk Oblast residentNationwide search for missing Sverdlovsk Oblast resident
Nationwide search for missing Sverdlovsk Oblast residentA 35-year-old man from Sverdlovsk Oblast has been missing since January 12, 2026, prompting a search operation across Russia.
Heating Returns to Central St. Petersburg Ahead of ScheduleHeating Returns to Central St. Petersburg Ahead of Schedule
Heating Returns to Central St. Petersburg Ahead of ScheduleHeat supply to central districts of St. Petersburg was restored two hours ahead of schedule after damage to a heating main was repaired. The outage had affected approximately thirty residential buildings.
Ulyanovsk Residents Invited to Honor Lenin's MemoryUlyanovsk Residents Invited to Honor Lenin's Memory
Ulyanovsk Residents Invited to Honor Lenin's MemoryOn January 21, Ulyanovsk will host a series of events to mark the 102nd anniversary of the death of Vladimir Lenin, the city's most famous native.
Magnetic Storm Intensifies Again
Magnetic Storm Intensifies AgainGeomagnetic activity resumed growth on the morning of January 20. Scientists do not rule out a second peak of the storm with intensity of at least G4.
Missing Sverdlovsk man sought in Ryazan areaMissing Sverdlovsk man sought in Ryazan area
Missing Sverdlovsk man sought in Ryazan areaA 35-year-old man from Sverdlovsk Oblast has been missing for over a week, with possible sightings in Ryazan and the surrounding region.
Mother and child forced to walk down ski slope after lift failureMother and child forced to walk down ski slope after lift failure
Mother and child forced to walk down ski slope after lift failureA woman from Chelyabinsk and her 10-year-old daughter had to walk down a steep slope at the Sunny Valley resort for nearly an hour, ruining their ski pants, after they were unable to ski down and a chairlift stopped working. Resort officials stated their employees acted according to protocol.
Residents of 31 Stavropol Krai towns face power cuts on January 20Residents of 31 Stavropol Krai towns face power cuts on January 20
Residents of 31 Stavropol Krai towns face power cuts on January 20On Tuesday, 20 January, power supply will be temporarily restricted in parts of Stavropol Krai due to scheduled repairs by grid companies. The full list of affected addresses and times has been published.
Powerful Solar Flare Sparks Brightest Aurora Over YugraPowerful Solar Flare Sparks Brightest Aurora Over Yugra
Powerful Solar Flare Sparks Brightest Aurora Over YugraA stunning aurora borealis, caused by a major solar flare, was visible from Yugra to Kaliningrad and across Europe last night.
Media outlet wins court case against Glazov hospital in UdmurtiaMedia outlet wins court case against Glazov hospital in Udmurtia
Media outlet wins court case against Glazov hospital in UdmurtiaA hospital in Glazov filed a defamation lawsuit against a local news agency. The Glazov Interdistrict Hospital sued the udm-info news agency over an article about patient rights violations.
Educational Psychologist Wins 333 Million Rubles in New Year LotteryEducational Psychologist Wins 333 Million Rubles in New Year Lottery
Educational Psychologist Wins 333 Million Rubles in New Year LotteryNatalia Lokhmatova, an educational psychologist from Sverdlovsk Region, won 333 million rubles (approximately $3.3 million) in a New Year lottery draw after having a premonition.
Russian Fertilizer Producer Uralchem Aids Bangladesh FarmersRussian Fertilizer Producer Uralchem Aids Bangladesh Farmers
Russian Fertilizer Producer Uralchem Aids Bangladesh FarmersUralchem, a Russian fertilizer producer, has donated 30,000 tons of potash to Bangladesh in a charitable effort to combat food deficits.
New Base Stations in Karasuk District Enable 73% of Calls via InternetNew Base Stations in Karasuk District Enable 73% of Calls via Internet
New Base Stations in Karasuk District Enable 73% of Calls via InternetDigital telephony is now accessible in villages with over 5,000 residents.
Volgograd to Hold Public Hearings on New Land Use RulesVolgograd to Hold Public Hearings on New Land Use Rules
Volgograd to Hold Public Hearings on New Land Use RulesPublic discussions on the draft rules will run from January to February 2026. The document was developed following the adoption of the city's new master plan.
Volgograd holds public hearings on rush-developed land use rulesVolgograd holds public hearings on rush-developed land use rules
Volgograd holds public hearings on rush-developed land use rulesNew land use and construction rules for Volgograd, drafted urgently after the city's updated General Plan, are now open for public comment through hearings.
Yevgeny Smirnov Officially Appointed Chief Bailiff of Kurgan OblastYevgeny Smirnov Officially Appointed Chief Bailiff of Kurgan Oblast
Yevgeny Smirnov Officially Appointed Chief Bailiff of Kurgan OblastYevgeny Smirnov has been confirmed as the head of the Kurgan Oblast bailiff service after serving as acting chief since October 2025.
Orenburg Oblast Declares UAV Attack Alert for Seventh Time in JanuaryOrenburg Oblast Declares UAV Attack Alert for Seventh Time in January
Orenburg Oblast Declares UAV Attack Alert for Seventh Time in JanuaryA UAV attack alert has been declared in Orenburg Oblast, potentially affecting mobile internet services.
Delayed Restoration of Krasnodar's Kosyakin House: Inside and Out PhotosDelayed Restoration of Krasnodar's Kosyakin House: Inside and Out Photos
Delayed Restoration of Krasnodar's Kosyakin House: Inside and Out PhotosA visit to the Kosyakin House in Krasnodar reveals ongoing restoration delays, with the mansion still shrouded in scaffolding despite past deadlines.
Prosecutor's Office Demands Chita Clear Snow and IceProsecutor's Office Demands Chita Clear Snow and Ice
Prosecutor's Office Demands Chita Clear Snow and IceInspections by traffic police and prosecutors in Chita have found winter road maintenance violations across all city districts, following media reports.
Save Daily on Goods and Services with Samara Promo CodesSave Daily on Goods and Services with Samara Promo Codes
Save Daily on Goods and Services with Samara Promo CodesA collection of profitable offers from local Samara brands has been compiled in one convenient place.
Rare Polar Aurora Lights Up Volgograd SkyRare Polar Aurora Lights Up Volgograd Sky
Rare Polar Aurora Lights Up Volgograd SkyA powerful magnetic storm led to a rare polar aurora appearing in the sky over Volgograd, a city at mid-latitudes.
Ministry of Defense Announces Destruction of Drones Over Volgograd OblastMinistry of Defense Announces Destruction of Drones Over Volgograd Oblast
Ministry of Defense Announces Destruction of Drones Over Volgograd OblastThe Russian Defense Ministry stated that two Ukrainian drones were downed in the sky over Volgograd Oblast, according to its official Telegram channel.
Mother of Two Vanishes After Work Shift in UralsMother of Two Vanishes After Work Shift in Urals
Mother of Two Vanishes After Work Shift in UralsA 41-year-old woman from Pervouralsk went to work on January 1 and hasn't been seen since, as her husband and children search for over two weeks.