Otters Play in Snow at Leningrad ZooFluffy snow in St. Petersburg has delighted the inhabitants of Leningrad Zoo, especially otters Finik and Bertold.
Chinese Twin Brothers Marry Twin SistersTwin brothers in China married twin sisters, with four more twins present at the ceremony. A photo from the wedding has gone viral online.
Moscow to build business district half the size of Kremlin in southA multifunctional district with housing, a school, and kindergarten will be constructed on Nagatinskaya Embankment in Moscow's Nagatino-Sadovniki area under the city's comprehensive development program.
New Rules for Child Benefits in Yaroslavl RegionStarting in 2026, the conditions for receiving the unified allowance for families with children and pregnant women have changed in Yaroslavl Region. The regional Social Fund announced new rules for income calculation and an increase in the minimum threshold.
Impersonator Threatens Voronezh Man Over Stray Dog ComplaintsA Voronezh resident, Andrey Shabunin, was threatened by a woman claiming to be a city official over his complaints about stray dogs. City hall has denied she is an employee, and Shabunin is filing a police report.
Leningrad Oblast to Aid Volunteer Searchers with Drone TrainingGovernor Alexander Drozdenko announced readiness to sign a series of agreements to support volunteer search teams. Plans include allocating a site for training with unmanned aerial vehicles and establishing cooperation with emergency services.
Perm Deputy Protests to Mizulina Over AI Blocking Victory Day SongA deputy from Perm has complained to Yekaterina Mizulina after the Yandex AI assistant 'Alice' refused to play the patriotic song 'Victory Day' for a child. Yandex explained that the restriction only applies in a specific children's mode.
Smolny Outlines St. Petersburg's Construction PlansAt a press conference, heads of the St. Petersburg construction department discussed the results of 2025 and future plans, including metro development, roads, and comprehensive territorial development.
St. Petersburg to Build New Bridges Over Neva RiverAuthorities in St. Petersburg have confirmed that the Bolshoi Smolensky Bridge will begin operation as a drawbridge in 2026, while construction on the Shirotnaya Magistral speedway will also commence.
Volgograd Freezes Without Heating in Epiphany FrostsComplaints about lack of heating are coming from all districts of Volgograd, where temperatures are dropping below -20°C (-4°F). The situation has left many residents without heating in their homes.
SFU to breed climate-resistant plants for Rostov greeneryThe Botanical Garden of South Federal University is creating an 'import-anticipating' nursery to cultivate plants specifically adapted to the region's changing climate for urban greening.
SFU to Cultivate Special Plants for Rostov-on-DonA nursery is being created in the Botanical Garden of Southern Federal University (SFU) to grow plants adapted to the local climate. This is part of a strategy of import pre-emption in landscaping.
Volgograd Freezes as Heating Fails in Epiphany FrostsResidents across Volgograd are complaining of unprecedented cold in their homes amid severe January frosts, with temperatures plunging below -20°C (-4°F) at night.
Nizhny Novgorod Districts with Most Snow Removal FinesSince the start of winter, Nizhny Novgorod authorities have reported more than 3,000 snow removal violations, highlighting districts with the highest number of fines.
Scandal in Yaroslavl as Beautification Damages Ancient RampartsA scandal has erupted in Pereslavl-Zalessky, Yaroslavl Region, after activists reported that ancient defensive ramparts were damaged during city center beautification works near the Transfiguration Cathedral.
