Four-month search for 21-year-old missing from Tyumen villageInvestigators are searching for Alexandra Tyumentseva, who left her home in the village of Novoseleznevo on the night of 1 October 2025 and has not been seen since. They are asking for public assistance.
T2 installed 6,500 base stations in Moscow last yearThe telecommunications operator T2 has summarized its performance in the capital for 2025, reporting a major network expansion and improved service metrics.
Russian Post sells Main Post Office building in St. PetersburgThe Energy Interregional Holding Association has purchased the Main Post Office building in St. Petersburg for 1.5 billion rubles. The deal was announced on the GIS 'Torgi' portal on January 30.
Artemy Lebedev unveils new Pulkovo Airport logoPulkovo Airport unveiled a new logo created by designer Artemy Lebedev, who detailed the aviation and St. Petersburg-inspired imagery within it.
New Year's tree removed from Palace SquareThe 30-meter main New Year's tree of St. Petersburg was dismantled after the holidays. Its trunk was sawn, and parts of the tree were sent for further processing.
Parking lot on Konushennaya Square resumes operationFrom February 1, the parking lot on Konushennaya Square in St. Petersburg will reopen for drivers. The parking fee will be 150 rubles per hour (about $2 at current rates).
Capybaras Keksik and Kabachok Make Home at TK Ambar in SamaraResidents of Samara can now visit the new capybaras, Keksik and Kabachok, at TK Ambar's alpaca farm. The animals, known for their calm demeanor, have adapted after arriving from Chile.
Mother wins lawsuit for undelivered memorial near VolgogradA mother in the Volgograd region has won 750,000 rubles (approximately $7,500 at current rates) from a funeral agency that failed to install a memorial complex on her son's grave. The court-ordered penalty included a refund of a 150,000-ruble advance and compensation for moral damages.
Authorities Demolish Illegal Structures on Far Eastern AvenueIn St. Petersburg, on Far Eastern Avenue, illegally erected retail outlets, a tire shop, and a printing house are being dismantled. The reason is an expired lease agreement and the tenant's disregard for requirements.
Helmet Mandatory for All at ZSD Bicycle FestivalOrganizers of the ZSD Fontanka Fest bicycle festival have introduced a mandatory helmet rule. Participants without protective gear will not be allowed on the track.
Bus 27 Missing in Perm, Crowd Breaks DoorsHeavy snowfall in Perm disrupted public transport, causing bus route 27 to be absent. The transport company cited snow as the reason for the delays.
St. Petersburg extends yellow weather alert amid severe frostsSt. Petersburg has extended its yellow weather warning because of expected severe cold. The Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring (Roshydromet) forecasts temperatures could fall below -20°C (-4°F).
Popular Murmansk Cafe Bublik Closes on Domostroitelnaya StreetCafe Bublik, located in the Megastroy hypermarket on Domostroitelnaya Street, is closing after its last day of operation on January 30. It was a favorite among locals for its affordable prices and cozy atmosphere.
