Snow Moon Rises Over St. PetersburgUnique footage of the February full moon, known as the snow moon, shot from the Lakhta Center tower, has appeared online. The full moon occurred on the night of February 2.
Murmansk Guide Films Rare Solar HaloA Murmansk guide filmed a rare solar halo over Kola Bay, a phenomenon he hadn't seen in 28 years living there.
Land auction near Novosibirsk's Kosmicheskaya station failsA 7.8-hectare plot near the future Kosmicheskaya metro station in Novosibirsk failed to sell at auction, with no developers submitting bids for the land valued at nearly 1 billion rubles (approximately $11 million at current rates).
ZSD Fontanka Fest route extended to 20 kmThe route of the eighth international ZSD Fontanka Fest in 2026 has been extended to 20 kilometers. This is five kilometers longer than in the previous season.
Yana Goncharova heads Nizhny Novgorod agriculture departmentYana Goncharova has been appointed head of the Department of Agriculture in the Nizhny Novgorod city administration. The department was created after the annexation of Kstovsky District to the city.
Tomsk Accident Leaves Over 200 Homes Without WaterAn accident in Tomsk has left more than 200 homes in the Nauka microdistrict without cold water, with repairs expected to continue until 10 p.m. on February 3.
Murmansk Oblast ranks 4th for February holiday bookingsMurmansk Oblast retains its position as a top tourist destination for February school holidays, ranking fourth in bookings with average apartment rentals at 3,600–3,700 rubles ($40–$41) per night.
Water supply promised to Merzhanovo after lighthouse fireAfter years of delays and a devastating fire that destroyed a landmark lighthouse, a water pipeline project in Merzhanovo, Rostov Oblast, is set to be completed by summer 2026, promising normal water supply.
Meteorologists Report 12 mm Snow in Volgograd OvernightOvernight snowfall in Volgograd and Volgograd Oblast reached 12 mm, more than half the monthly norm, as a cold front passed through the region. Meteorologists explain the cause and warn of further frosts.
Kstovo residents warned about medal scam callsThe Kstovsky District administration has warned residents about a scam involving fake invitations to receive medals at the local government office.
Vladivostok megaproject: skyscraper, hotel, thermal bathsAuthorities in Vladivostok have launched public consultations on a megaproject near the Nekrasovsky overpass that could include a skyscraper of up to 36 stories, a hotel, and thermal baths.
