Latest City News from Russia

Dismantling of main New Year tree begins on Palace SquareOn January 23, St. Petersburg began dismantling its central New Year tree. The process will take up to two days, and the tree's material will be used to make children's prizes.

Feb 4, 2026

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GEOs Life-Quarter Ditches Choice, Offers Ufa Residents 'Everything at Once'The project provides a turnkey solution that merges urban and natural benefits without any trade-offs.

Feb 4, 2026

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Sochi woman forced to demolish shop built on another's landThe owner of the building used it for trade and residence. After the court decision and a ban on leaving the country, she began the demolition at her own expense.

Feb 4, 2026

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New Water Pipeline for Mining TerritoriesAuthorities in the Rostov region plan to start construction of the second branch of the problematic water pipeline in 2028, but federal support is needed to finance the project.

Feb 4, 2026

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Rostov Region Lacks Funds for New Gundorovo-Gukovo Water PipelineWith the old water pipeline constantly breaking down, Rostov region authorities plan to build a second branch by 2028, but lack the funds for the project.

Feb 4, 2026

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Engels to Renovate Three Public Spaces in 2026In Engels, three public spaces will be renovated in 2026 as part of a federal urban improvement program, with the sites selected through a citizen vote.

Feb 4, 2026

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Weather warning issued for Tula Oblast January 24A weather warning has been issued for Tula Oblast on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with temperatures expected to plummet by 5 degrees Celsius (9 degrees Fahrenheit).

Feb 4, 2026

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Fairs announced in Stavropol for this weekendStavropol will host fairs on January 24 and 25, where locals can purchase products from regional producers at several venues.

Feb 4, 2026

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Only Locals Knew This Slope: Muscovites Pick Best Ice SlideMoscow residents are voting to select the city's best ice slide for sledding. Readers have shared favorite locations, including some previously known only to locals.

Feb 4, 2026

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Justice Minister Presented with Icon of Petersburg Lawyer MartyrsJustice Minister Konstantin Chuychenko was presented with an icon of the Holy Lawyer Martyrs of Petersburg at the Alexander Nevsky Lavra. The ceremony was conducted by Metropolitan Varsonofy and lawyer Artem Bakonin.

Feb 4, 2026

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Sverdlovsk region lottery winner hasn't claimed 23 million rublesA new major lottery win has been announced in Sverdlovsk Region, but the winner has not yet come forward.

Feb 4, 2026

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Chibis reveals plans for modern art development in regionGovernor Andrey Chibis announced during a press conference in Murmansk that the region plans to establish an art residence at the 'Rusalochka' facility.

Feb 4, 2026

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Ural Resident Wins Lottery Jackpot But Doesn't Claim PrizeA Sverdlovsk Oblast resident has won almost 23 million rubles in the 'Rapido Pro' lottery but has not yet claimed the prize, as the region sets records for lottery winners this year.

Feb 4, 2026

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Camera on Lakhta Center films St. Petersburg for meteorologistsLakhta Center has a camera at 387 meters above sea level that captures panoramic views of St. Petersburg and provides data for the city's Hydrometeorological Center.

Feb 4, 2026

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Film 'The Savichevs' Blockade' Dispels Myths About Tanya SavichevaOn January 27, 2026, the anniversary of Leningrad's complete liberation from the siege, the documentary 'The Savichevs' Blockade' will premiere. The film centers on Tanya Savicheva's great-grandniece exploring her family's history.

Feb 4, 2026

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19-meter scarf knitted for babr sculpture donated to Irkutsk museumThe 'Time for Cats' shelter has donated a 19-meter scarf, originally knitted for the city's iconic babr statue, to the Irkutsk Museum of History, marking the end of a local story that captured public attention.

Feb 4, 2026

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Moscow utilities raise heating temperature as cold front approachesMoscow utility workers have increased heating system temperatures in homes and public buildings ahead of an expected cold snap that could bring temperatures as low as -28°C (-18°F).

Feb 4, 2026

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Personal Review of the TECNO MEGAPAD Pro TabletIn December 2023, TECNO released the MEGAPAD Pro tablet in Russia, featuring a 12-inch screen, a large battery, and an AI assistant. A journalist tested the new device and shares her impressions.

Feb 4, 2026

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Roads Identified for Repair in Murmansk Oblast in 2026Governor Andrei Chibis detailed which roads will be renovated under the national project during a press conference on infrastructure plans.

Feb 4, 2026

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Historic Novosibirsk building saved, 50 million rubles for restorationA historical building on Yakusheva Street in Novosibirsk, built around 1912, will be restored with an investment of about 50 million rubles (approximately $556,000 at current rates) after being sold at auction.

Feb 4, 2026

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Volgograd handball championship to feature shrimp and vealMore than 2.7 million rubles (about $27,000 at current rates) have been allocated for catering at the Russian women's handball championship in Volgograd.

Feb 4, 2026

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Volgograd Residents Suffer from Nauseating Nighttime SmellFor two weeks, the Angarsky neighborhood has been plagued by an unbearable stench in the evenings, likened to the smell of carrion and sewage.

Feb 4, 2026

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Volgograd handball championship serves tiger shrimp and vealCatering for the Russian women's handball championship in Volgograd will cost over 2.7 million rubles (around $30,000 at current rates).

Feb 4, 2026

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Kushva residents without heating after boiler failureIn the Ural city of Kushva, during freezing temperatures, a utility accident occurred, cutting off heating in 12 apartment buildings. Authorities have introduced a state of heightened readiness for emergency services.

Feb 4, 2026

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Gukovo's faulty glass water pipeline from Turkey causes outagesResidents of Gukovo are without water due to a pipeline failure. Deputy director of URSV Andrey Koshkarev linked the issues to construction errors over a decade ago.

Feb 4, 2026

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