Film Shoot to Block St. Petersburg City CenterIn the first week of February, traffic restrictions will be imposed in central St. Petersburg for film shoots. The crew of the historical drama «On the Edge of Childhood» about the Siege of Leningrad will be working there.
«Today was surgery»: Last poster artist forced outVasily Chebotarev, one of the last hand-painted movie poster artists in Russia, has resigned from the Druzhba Center of Culture and Leisure in Kamyshin, Volgograd Region, due to health problems, leaving no successors to his unique craft.
London court convicts Captain Motin of manslaughterA London court found Captain Vladimir Motin of the container ship Solong guilty of manslaughter, ruling that his negligence caused a collision with a tanker that killed a crew member.
Victims Appeal Dismissal of Builder's SVO CaseThe Volzhsky City Court dismissed the criminal case against businessman Ivan Krakhmalev, citing his participation in the special military operation and his injury. However, the victims appealed the decision.
Legendary Pedophile Hunter on Child ProtectionFormer head of the "children's" department of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Alexey Rodin spoke about the nature of pedophilia and gave safety tips.
Volgograd Builder's Fraud Case Dropped After War ServiceA court of first instance terminated the fraud case against Ivan Krakhmalev after he signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense and was wounded. Victims are now appealing the decision.
Torpedo to debut new arena in 2026/2027 seasonGovernor Gleb Nikitin announced that the new ice arena in Nizhny Novgorod will open this year, allowing the Torpedo hockey club to start the 2026/2027 season at the new venue.
Survey on Drug Availability for Rare Disease PatientsPatient organizations are conducting a study on the availability of medical care and medicines for people with orphan diseases. The results will help improve the situation and will be presented at the February forum.
How to claim compensation for stray dog biteA mother in Volgograd won 30,000 rubles ($330) from the city administration after her son was bitten by a stray dog. A lawyer explains the steps to seek payment.
Woman, 61, dies in stove fire in StavropolA 61-year-old woman died in a fire in her home on Narodnaya Street in Stavropol late on February 2, with neighbors alerting emergency services too late. The blaze, possibly caused by an overheated stove, destroyed 80 square meters.
Perm residents face higher heating bills in JanuaryResidents of Perm Krai are receiving higher heating bills for January 2026 due to three factors: a VAT rate increase, severe cold weather, and a longer billing period.
TolyattiAzot Launches 'Chemistry of Good' Grant CompetitionNew ideas in culture, ecology, and sports will receive financial support through TolyattiAzot's 'Chemistry of Good' grant competition, supporting projects in the Tolyatti region.
Smolny Establishes Facade Decoration RulesAmendments to St. Petersburg's landscaping rules regulating holiday facade decorations are under discussion. Using standard templates will eliminate the need for additional approvals.
