Sochi court schedules appeal in fatal BMW hit-and-run caseThe Third Appellate Court in Sochi has set a date to hear appeals in the case of Alexander Pak, convicted for the death of a mother of several children. The hearings are scheduled to begin in late February.
Kirov Square Ice Slide to Close in FebruaryThe main New Year's tree in Irkutsk is already being dismantled, but the popular ice slide in Kirov Square will remain open a while longer.
Volgograd Changes Alimony Accounting for Unified BenefitFrom March 1, Volgograd has updated how child support payments are factored into family income for the unified benefit, now basing them on the region's average wage instead of the minimum wage.
From Kremlin Walls to Ravine: Ufa's Oldest StreetPosadskaya Street in Ufa is the city's first and oldest, dating back to the 17th century, offering a glimpse into historical trade and architecture.
Why Irkutsk is Selling Its First Post Office BuildingA historic mansion in central Irkutsk, built in the late 18th century and once home to the city's first post office, has been put up for sale with a valuation of 47.7 million rubles (approximately $530,000 at current rates).
Deputy Attorney General Highlights Problems in Novosibirsk RegionDuring a meeting of the Novosibirsk region prosecutor's office, Deputy Attorney General Sergei Zaitsev outlined critical issues including deteriorating utility networks, waste management failures, and a rise in serious crimes.
Yakutia faces anomalous warmth and snow this weekendDespite it being mid-January, Yakutia is experiencing its second week of unusually warm weather, with temperatures well above the norm, according to a local meteorologist.
Vladivostok's Winter Smelt: Scarcity and Market PricesThe ice fishing season in Primorye has been disappointing this year, with local smelt and saffron cod nearly absent from the waters. Fishermen are catching mostly herring, but the prized fresh catch with a cucumber aroma remains elusive.
Izhevsk Weekend Events: Circus Premiere and Candle-MakingDespite the forecast for a frosty weekend in Izhevsk, there are plenty of creative, entertaining, and educational events to attend. Here is a guide to activities on January 24 and 25.
Art Installation in Yekaterinburg to Be MovedThe city of Yekaterinburg has decided to move an art installation with a philosophical inscription, though a new location has not been chosen.
