Trial of Official Over Abandoned Boiler Room InjuryAndrei Artamonov, project manager of the Municipal Unitary Enterprise 'Volgograd Communal Services' (MUP 'Volgogradskoye Kommunalnoye Khozyaystvo'), is accused of negligence after a 13-year-old girl was seriously injured in an abandoned boiler room.
Two Historic Nizhny Houses Sold for RUB 29MConstruction company «Stroy-Realty i K» acquired two architectural monuments in Nizhny Novgorod at auction. Under the deal terms, the new owner must restore the buildings.
Volgograd official tried for schoolgirl's boiler room fallAndrey Artamonov, a project manager at Volgograd's municipal utility, faces trial for criminal negligence after a 13-year-old schoolgirl fell into an abandoned boiler room and suffered serious injuries.
Mangal House cafe in central Perm for saleA cafe in central Perm known for its shawarma and khinkali is for sale after eight years of operation on Gazeta Zvezda Street.
Yellow Weather Warning in St. Petersburg for FrostA yellow weather warning has been issued in St. Petersburg due to expected severe frosts. Temperatures on the night of February 5 will drop below -20 degrees Celsius (-4°F).
Schools to play patriotic songs during breaksIn Russian schools, traditional break bells will be replaced by patriotic music in February, coinciding with Defender of the Fatherland Day. The announcement was made by the St. Petersburg Education Committee.
Nine Drones Downed Over Volgograd RegionThe Russian Ministry of Defense reported that 21 Ukrainian drones were shot down across several regions on the morning of 4 February, with nine intercepted over the Volgograd region and nine over the Belgorod region.
Russia to Reward Ads Promoting Traditional ValuesStarting February 1, advertisers incorporating traditional values into their ads can receive a 10% bonus of airtime without increasing their budget.
Fans Fear Keith Richards' Health After Tour CancellationFans of The Rolling Stones fear for guitarist Keith Richards' health. According to media reports, the musician convinced the band to cancel the upcoming tour, sparking new concerns among fans.
Ice injuries in St. Petersburg drop threefoldThe number of falls on icy streets in St. Petersburg has decreased more than threefold over two winter seasons, from 6,514 to 1,949 cases.
Voronezh Residential Complex Flooded in FreezeA new residential complex in Voronezh lost water supply in 30-degree frost (-22°F) after a utility accident, flooding the area. Rosvodokanal said it was not at fault.
Deputies Propose Confiscating Animals from Cruel OwnersThe Russian government has supported a bill that allows confiscation of pets from owners for cruel treatment. The initiative creates a response system through the 112 emergency service and transfers confiscated animals to shelters.
Region to Boost Free Home Culture in 2026Over 10 million people attended cultural events in Novosibirsk Region in 2025, and officials say interest will grow due to convenient solutions and landmark dates.
Car seized from Sochi man for utility debtA joint raid by utility workers and bailiffs in Lazarevsky district of Sochi led to the seizure of a car from a resident who failed to pay heating and hot water bills.
Nizhny Novgorod Metro Cost Rises by 12 Billion RublesThe cost of extending the Avtozavodskaya metro line increased by 12.4 billion rubles ($130 million at current rates). Authorities attributed this to rising equipment prices and difficulties of working in the historic center.
