Latest City News from Russia

Smolny Approves Zenit Training Base Design Near Udelny ParkSmolny Approves Zenit Training Base Design Near Udelny Park
Smolny Approves Zenit Training Base Design Near Udelny ParkThe architectural project for the new training base of football club Zenit near Udelny Park has received approval from the city's urban planning committee.
Pyaterochka Raffles Off Million Points at Hockey MatchPyaterochka Raffles Off Million Points at Hockey Match
Pyaterochka Raffles Off Million Points at Hockey MatchDuring a hockey match, Pyaterochka gave fans a chance to win a million loyalty points by scoring a goal on their first shot.
St. Petersburg Debates Free Parking Near Social FacilitiesSt. Petersburg Debates Free Parking Near Social Facilities
St. Petersburg Debates Free Parking Near Social FacilitiesYabloko deputies proposed introducing free parking near social institutions, but city authorities refused, citing risks of abuse and inefficiency.
Authorities raise temperature in Nizhny Novgorod due to frostsAuthorities raise temperature in Nizhny Novgorod due to frosts
Authorities raise temperature in Nizhny Novgorod due to frostsCity authorities have strengthened control over heating networks and put the energy complex on a special operating mode due to abnormal cold.
Sochi Enters Nearly 900 Guest Houses into Rosaccreditation RegisterSochi Enters Nearly 900 Guest Houses into Rosaccreditation Register
Sochi Enters Nearly 900 Guest Houses into Rosaccreditation RegisterFrom September 2025, all properties must undergo legalization through an online service, otherwise they face removal from booking aggregators and fines.
Sochi Opens Aid Collection Points for New Regions and TroopsSochi Opens Aid Collection Points for New Regions and Troops
Sochi Opens Aid Collection Points for New Regions and TroopsCollection points will start operating on Monday in every district of the city. You can bring food, clothing, medicine, and other necessary items.
Authorities raise heating parameters ahead of severe frosts in Nizhny NovgorodAuthorities raise heating parameters ahead of severe frosts in Nizhny Novgorod
Authorities raise heating parameters ahead of severe frosts in Nizhny NovgorodCity authorities have enhanced monitoring of heating systems as severe frosts are expected in Nizhny Novgorod.
Evening Entry Restricted at Alexander Nevsky Square — 1 Metro StationEvening Entry Restricted at Alexander Nevsky Square — 1 Metro Station
Evening Entry Restricted at Alexander Nevsky Square — 1 Metro StationFrom January 26 on weekdays, entry to the vestibule of Alexander Nevsky Square — 1 Station will be closed from 5:50 PM to 7:00 PM. The reason is major escalator repair, which will last until April 8.
Novosibirsk Region clears emergency housing with over 600 million rublesNovosibirsk Region clears emergency housing with over 600 million rubles
Novosibirsk Region clears emergency housing with over 600 million rublesThe funds were allocated from the regional budget.
Train Surfers and Vandals Face Administrative and Criminal PenaltiesTrain Surfers and Vandals Face Administrative and Criminal Penalties
Train Surfers and Vandals Face Administrative and Criminal PenaltiesRailway workers call for vigilance and conduct preventive work.
Voronezh garden communities endure years of power outagesVoronezh garden communities endure years of power outages
Voronezh garden communities endure years of power outagesElectricity problems in the Blizhniye and Dalniye Sadovy have persisted for years, but being left without power in severe frosts is a catastrophe.
Banya as a Tool Against Professional Burnout
Banya as a Tool Against Professional BurnoutThe Kamyshi bathhouse space explained whether the steam room can be an effective tool for preventing and reducing symptoms of emotional burnout.
Stavropol Krai declares high alert due to snowfall and iceStavropol Krai declares high alert due to snowfall and ice
Stavropol Krai declares high alert due to snowfall and iceA slight warming is expected during the day, with frost at night. Authorities have imposed a state of high alert in the region because of the weather.
Heating Pipeline Section Replaced Early in St. Petersburg
Heating Pipeline Section Replaced Early in St. PetersburgRepair work on the heating main in the Central District of St. Petersburg has been completed ahead of schedule. Heating and hot water will soon be restored to residential buildings.
Security tightened, streets closed near Moscow's KremlinSecurity tightened, streets closed near Moscow's Kremlin
Security tightened, streets closed near Moscow's KremlinAuthorities have closed streets and heightened security around the Kremlin in central Moscow, preventing access to several landmarks and causing confusion among tourists.
Emergency Building on Pokrovskaya to Be Sold at AuctionEmergency Building on Pokrovskaya to Be Sold at Auction
Emergency Building on Pokrovskaya to Be Sold at AuctionThe building, hidden for many years by a false facade, is planned to be put up for auction in 2026. All owners have agreed to the voluntary sale of the property.
Bastrykin Highlights Saratov's Emergency Housing, Water, and Safety IssuesBastrykin Highlights Saratov's Emergency Housing, Water, and Safety Issues
Bastrykin Highlights Saratov's Emergency Housing, Water, and Safety IssuesThe list of issues Alexander Bastrykin, head of Russia's Investigative Committee, has focused on in Saratov is long, spanning from unsafe buildings to water supply and violent attacks.
Auction planned for Bolshaya Pokrovskaya building near DirizhablAuction planned for Bolshaya Pokrovskaya building near Dirizhabl
Auction planned for Bolshaya Pokrovskaya building near DirizhablA building on Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street in central Nizhny Novgorod, concealed by a false facade for years, is to be auctioned due to its emergency condition.
Teenager arrested in St. Petersburg for using pepper sprayTeenager arrested in St. Petersburg for using pepper spray
Teenager arrested in St. Petersburg for using pepper sprayA court in St. Petersburg sent a 16-year-old girl to a pre-trial detention center after she used pepper spray on a bus following a conflict with a passenger.
Sponsor of TV series 'Glukhar' arrested in St. PetersburgSponsor of TV series 'Glukhar' arrested in St. Petersburg
Sponsor of TV series 'Glukhar' arrested in St. PetersburgCement business owner Alekhan Albogachiev has been arrested on fraud and environmental damage charges. Previously, he financed the first own series of Leningrad Television, 'Glukhar'.
Emergency doctor Mikhail Yermakov dies in TulaEmergency doctor Mikhail Yermakov dies in Tula
Emergency doctor Mikhail Yermakov dies in TulaMikhail Yermakov, a renowned emergency medicine doctor in Tula, passed away at the age of 69 after a long illness. He had served in emergency medical services for more than 40 years.
Death at Perekryostok store shakes retail giantDeath at Perekryostok store shakes retail giant
Death at Perekryostok store shakes retail giantAfter a customer's death in a Perekryostok store in St. Petersburg, investigators have opened a murder case and police have launched mass inspections of the chain, which could lead to significant financial losses.
Rostov Authorities Concerned Over Migrant Children in SchoolsRostov Authorities Concerned Over Migrant Children in Schools
Rostov Authorities Concerned Over Migrant Children in SchoolsRostov region police are alarmed by the high proportion of migrant children in some schools, where they make up over half the students. To curb migration, work permit fees have been raised.
Police concerned about large number of migrant children in Rostov schoolsPolice concerned about large number of migrant children in Rostov schools
Police concerned about large number of migrant children in Rostov schoolsAuthorities in Rostov have increased work permit fees to reduce the influx of migrant children in local schools, citing concerns over integration and crime.
Krasnoyarsk Krai Secures Power for Siberia's Largest Logistics CenterKrasnoyarsk Krai Secures Power for Siberia's Largest Logistics Center
Krasnoyarsk Krai Secures Power for Siberia's Largest Logistics CenterThe largest logistics center in Siberia, located in Krasnoyarsk Krai, has been connected to the power grid, with major online marketplaces set to be its primary tenants.