Kuibyshevsky District to See More Development Near UshakovkaOn January 22, the Irkutsk city administration released a comprehensive development project for a 4.22-hectare site near the Ushakovka River, planning to construct buildings of nine stories or more.
Vladivostok Captured in Pantone's 2026 Color Cloud DancerThe Pantone Color Institute has named Cloud Dancer, a pure white symbolizing new beginnings, as the 2026 Color of the Year, with a photographer capturing its essence in Vladivostok.
Luminous Object in Sky Resembles Television TowerA luminous object resembling a television tower was spotted in the sky over St. Petersburg. Experts suggest it could be an upper mirage resulting from air temperature variations.
Governor Chibis: Power to be restored by middayWork is ongoing to restore electricity in Murmansk and several settlements in the Murmansk region after a blackout. The emergency response team reports that Maloye Safonovo and Roslyakovo have been reconnected.
ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Sparks ProtestsOn January 24, a U.S. immigration officer shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, an incident that sparked new protests and clashes with police.
X5 Group Comments on Police Raids at Perekryostok StoresX5 Retail Group said on January 24 that its Perekryostok distribution center is functioning normally despite widespread police checks at the supermarket chain's outlets.
Murmansk woman finds romance in candlelit blackoutA Murmansk resident shared her experience of an evening without electricity, describing it as both romantic and slightly frightening during ongoing power outages.
13 heating centers in Murmansk open until midnightCity head Ivan Lebedev announced that 13 heating centers will operate until midnight, with one at the 'Sudoremontnik' House of Culture running 24/7, as the region deals with electricity disruptions.
Escaped emu captured in Leningrad RegionA young emu escaped from a farm in the Leningrad Region and was successfully captured on the same day with a volleyball net.
Aircraft Restoration: Myths and RealityExperts debunk rumors about the risks of flying on decommissioned airliners, emphasizing their safety and economic feasibility.
Former Carlook auto dealership building listed for sale in VolgogradThe building of the former multi-brand auto dealership on the outskirts of Volgograd has been valued at 140 million rubles (approximately $1.4 million at current rates). The property spans 1,469 square meters.
First Power Line Supports Delivered to Murmansk Oblast from KareliaThe first power line supports have been delivered from Karelia to Murmansk Oblast and will soon be installed at the damage site. Power outages currently affect 10% of the city's residents, with emergency measures in place.
Boyarsky: Russia will not ban VPNSergei Boyarsky, chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy, said that authorities do not intend to completely ban VPN services and will focus on restricting their advertising.
Sun pillar observed in St. Petersburg at sunsetResidents of St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon — a sun pillar — on the evening of January 24, when the weather cleared after a mostly overcast day.
