We live by the sea: Chibis on Murmansk fish pricesAt a press conference, Murmansk Oblast Governor Andrei Chibis explained the reasons behind high fish prices, citing reduced fishing quotas and international sanctions.
Shippers Become Hostages in Transport Company FeudsShippers across Russia are facing illegal detention of their goods due to financial conflicts between transport companies. A striking example is the case of Irkutsk entrepreneurs, whose cargo worth 20 million rubles (approx. $220,000 at current rates) has been held in Tatarstan since June 2025.
Former Official Sentenced to 6 Years in ColonyVladlen Rodionov, former deputy head of the administration of Vasileostrovsky District in St. Petersburg, has been sentenced to six years in a strict-regime colony for multi-million ruble bribes from management companies.
‘Maybe We’ll Merge Them’: Governor Vows to Optimize ‘Kuzbass-Online’The governor of Russia's Kemerovo region, Ilya Seredyuk, has promised to review and possibly merge the 'Kuzbass-Online' public complaints platform with social media channels after residents questioned its effectiveness.
13-Year-Old Artyom Battles Leukemia, Family Appeals for Help13-year-old Artyom Konstantinov requires urgent treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The costly medication is not covered by the state program, and his family is raising the necessary funds.
Yellow Alert Issued in St. Petersburg Over FrostsSevere frosts are forecast for St. Petersburg overnight on January 23. In response, city authorities have declared a yellow level of weather danger.
Magnitogorsk deploys temporary street warming point with rescuersA temporary warming center will open in Magnitogorsk on Thursday, 22 January, at the intersection of Karl Marx Avenue and Zavenyagin Street from 9:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with rescue specialists on duty.
Beeline develops AI system to monitor aircraft maintenanceThe Beeline Big Data & AI team has developed a solution based on computer vision for automatic monitoring of ground preparation of passenger aircraft. The system tracks all stages of work in real time.
St. Petersburg tows nearly 1,000 cars from paid parkingIn 2025, nearly 1,000 cars were towed from paid parking zones in St. Petersburg. The Transport Committee also reported tens of thousands of violations involving license plates and parking for disabled people.
Southwest 2 Waste Complex Design Tender Valued at 500M RublesNevsky Environmental Operator has announced a tender for design and survey work for the construction of the Southwest 2 waste processing complex. The initial contract price is 499.5 million rubles (approximately $5.0 million at current rates).
