Why St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast Produce Little ButterButter prices in St. Petersburg have doubled over five years, surpassing 1,500 rubles (approximately $20 at current rates) per kilogram in 2025. Despite Leningrad Oblast's status as one of Russia's largest milk producers, local butter is hardly produced, and the product is imported from other regions.
Light Pillars Spotted Over Leningrad Region's Priozersky DistrictOn the night of January 25, light pillars were observed in the Priozersky district of the Leningrad region—an optical phenomenon associated with frosty weather and ice crystals in the atmosphere.
Danilikha River in Perm Turns Bright GreenResidents in Perm's Dzerzhinsky District noticed the Danilikha River turned bright green, worrying about ducks; utility company T Plus assured the dye is safe.
Trump Reveals Secret Weapon 'Discombobulator'Donald Trump claimed the existence of a secret weapon called the 'discombobulator', used in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Specialists are examining the possible technologies behind this term.
Survey reveals Rostov-on-Don students' monthly spendingA study by the Avito service found that the average monthly expenses of a Rostov-on-Don student are 35,000 rubles (approximately $368 at current rates). To save money, many give up takeaway coffee and taxis.
Yuri Shalabaev Shows His Student PhotoYuri Shalabaev, the mayor of Nizhny Novgorod, extended congratulations to students on Student Day and shared an archival photo from his youth.
Rostov Students Spend Most on Food Each MonthAvito analysts report that students in Rostov-on-Don spend an average of 35,000 rubles ($380) per month, primarily on food, and many economize by avoiding takeaway coffee and taxis.
