St. Petersburg Metro Passenger Arrested for Trident on HatThe Leninsky District Court of St. Petersburg arrested a man spotted in the metro wearing clothing with symbols of Ukraine and the USA. The ruling was issued in an administrative case on displaying extremist symbolism.
Builders Skip Auction for Land Near Kosmicheskaya StationRegional operator ARZhS cited economic factors as developers failed to bid on a land plot near the future Kosmicheskaya station, priced at nearly 1 billion rubles (about $13.3 million at current rates).
Gere and Roberts Share Unbreakable Bond35 years after 'Pretty Woman', Richard Gere and Julia Roberts maintain an incredibly close relationship that sometimes causes jealousy among their spouses, according to insiders.
Energy firm loses 250,000-ruble power theft caseThe Uzlovaya District Court sided with a local entrepreneur, rejecting an energy company's claim for over 250,000 rubles ($2,500) due to a flawed contract.
Bodaybo: heat close, but residents still coldThree boiler houses reached standard parameters on the afternoon of February 4, but Bodaybo residents still face a long wait for heat after a week-long accident.
Southern Boiler House Black Smoke ExplainedBlack smoke from the Southern boiler house in Murmansk followed emergency repairs that left 365 buildings without heat overnight.
St. Petersburg explains uncleared snow on paid parkingAn official linked uncleared snow on paid parking lots to residents leaving cars during the long New Year holidays. He stated this on the TV channel 'St. Petersburg' on 3 February.
Trial of Official Over Abandoned Boiler Room InjuryAndrei Artamonov, project manager of the Municipal Unitary Enterprise 'Volgograd Communal Services' (MUP 'Volgogradskoye Kommunalnoye Khozyaystvo'), is accused of negligence after a 13-year-old girl was seriously injured in an abandoned boiler room.
Two Historic Nizhny Houses Sold for RUB 29MConstruction company «Stroy-Realty i K» acquired two architectural monuments in Nizhny Novgorod at auction. Under the deal terms, the new owner must restore the buildings.
Volgograd official tried for schoolgirl's boiler room fallAndrey Artamonov, a project manager at Volgograd's municipal utility, faces trial for criminal negligence after a 13-year-old schoolgirl fell into an abandoned boiler room and suffered serious injuries.
Mangal House cafe in central Perm for saleA cafe in central Perm known for its shawarma and khinkali is for sale after eight years of operation on Gazeta Zvezda Street.
Yellow Weather Warning in St. Petersburg for FrostA yellow weather warning has been issued in St. Petersburg due to expected severe frosts. Temperatures on the night of February 5 will drop below -20 degrees Celsius (-4°F).
Schools to play patriotic songs during breaksIn Russian schools, traditional break bells will be replaced by patriotic music in February, coinciding with Defender of the Fatherland Day. The announcement was made by the St. Petersburg Education Committee.
Nine Drones Downed Over Volgograd RegionThe Russian Ministry of Defense reported that 21 Ukrainian drones were shot down across several regions on the morning of 4 February, with nine intercepted over the Volgograd region and nine over the Belgorod region.
Russia to Reward Ads Promoting Traditional ValuesStarting February 1, advertisers incorporating traditional values into their ads can receive a 10% bonus of airtime without increasing their budget.
Fans Fear Keith Richards' Health After Tour CancellationFans of The Rolling Stones fear for guitarist Keith Richards' health. According to media reports, the musician convinced the band to cancel the upcoming tour, sparking new concerns among fans.
