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.
Tyumen Authorities Have No Funds for DK Stroitel RenovationThe reconstruction of the DK Stroitel culture palace in Tyumen, which requires about 2 billion rubles (around $22 million at current rates), has been postponed again due to a lack of funding in the regional budget.
New PSB Office Opens in Historic Center of YaroslavlWith the opening of a new PSB office in Yaroslavl's historic center, public sector employees now have convenient access to banking services near their workplaces.
St. Petersburg Has No Approved Khrushchyovka Redevelopment SitesVice Governor Nikolai Linchenko stated that St. Petersburg's land use regulations lack any approved sites for the comprehensive redevelopment of residential areas. He made this announcement during a TASS press conference on January 20.
