Latest City News from Russia

'People and Media Must Track Funds' in Volgograd Capital Repair Fee ClashIn January 2026, the fee increased by 25%, four times the annual inflation rate, but officials insist the rise was necessary.

Mar 1, 2026

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Volgodonsk Heat Outage: Over 70 Homes Without Heat After Pipe BurstGovernor Yury Slyusar commented on the emergency after a major pipeline rupture left over 70 apartments and social facilities without heating in Volgodonsk.

Mar 1, 2026

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Steller's Sea Eagle Found in Bag on Nizhny Novgorod Parking LotEmployees of the Limpopo Zoo rescued a Steller's sea eagle found in a bag on a parking lot in Nizhny Novgorod. The bird is listed in Russia's Red Book.

Mar 1, 2026

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Power, Heat, and Water Restored in SestroretskPower supply in Sestroretsk has been fully restored after a rolling blackout on January 29. Residents are gradually receiving heat and water supply.

Mar 1, 2026

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Yekaterinburg Man Declared Dead While Alive Wins CompensationA man from Yekaterinburg was mistakenly declared dead due to an investigator's error and has now legally 'resurrected' to receive compensation through the courts.

Mar 1, 2026

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Red-Listed Sea Eagle Rescued from Bag in Nizhny NovgorodA Steller's sea eagle, listed in Russia's Red Book, was rescued by zoo staff after being found in a synthetic bag on a parking lot in Nizhny Novgorod.

Mar 1, 2026

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Amateur photographer captures duck life in Volgograd's Seven Winds ParkDucks in the park remain active and photogenic even in the winter cold.

Mar 1, 2026

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Arkhangelsk cafe shut down over sanitation hazards including rat droppingsA cafe in Arkhangelsk has been shut down for 90 days after health inspectors found severe sanitation violations, including rat droppings and mold.

Mar 1, 2026

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Volgograd amateur photographer documents duck life in Sem Vetrov ParkWell-fed ducks in Volgograd's Sem Vetrov Park ignore the winter chill and happily pose for an amateur photographer's lens.

Mar 1, 2026

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Substation Shutdown Causes Blackout in SestroretskElectricity supply in Sestroretsk was interrupted due to a technical shutdown at a substation. Restoration work is estimated to take about one and a half hours.

Mar 1, 2026

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Yellow alert in St. Petersburg, orange in Leningrad OblastMeteorologists have warned of a strong cold snap in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast. Temperatures will drop to minus 20-30 degrees Celsius (-4 to -22°F).

Mar 1, 2026

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Over 28,000 Murmansk Pensioners Get Supplement Under New RulesOver 28,000 non-working pensioners in Murmansk Region are now receiving a regional supplement to their pensions, with the key change being automatic payment alongside the pension.

Mar 1, 2026

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Sestroretsk Left Without Electricity and Water SupplyOn the evening of January 29, Sestroretsk faced a massive blackout. Residents were left without light, water, and heating, and could not reach emergency services.

Mar 1, 2026

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Roscosmos reveals cyclone from space that warmed VolgogradRoscosmos has been monitoring an atmospheric vortex for three days, with the cyclone causing snowfall in Moscow and a sharp temperature rise in Volgograd.

Mar 1, 2026

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Rostov Residents Lose Cassation Appeal for Kumzhenskaya GroveResidents of Rostov have lost their cassation appeal against the construction of a road through Kumzhenskaya Grove, a case that began with a collective lawsuit filed in December 2024.

Mar 1, 2026

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Roscosmos releases video of cyclone from space that warmed VolgogradRoscosmos has shared a video captured from space showing the massive cyclone that brought snow to Moscow and warm weather to Volgograd.

Mar 1, 2026

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Evening Traffic Jams in St. Petersburg Reach 7 PointsOn the evening of January 29, road congestion in St. Petersburg exceeded the usual level by one point. A particularly difficult situation developed on Stachek Avenue and the highways in the southwest of the city.

Mar 1, 2026

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Prosecutor's Office Cancels Volgograd Snow Cannon CaseA local prosecutor's office has overturned a criminal case into noise from snow cannons, which was originally initiated on the personal order of Russia's top investigator, Alexander Bastrykin, following residents' complaints.

Mar 1, 2026

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Daily Voronezh news: bribery, tragedy, and fee hikeA deputy district official was caught taking a bribe, a young worker died at a synthetic rubber plant, and kindergarten fees are set to rise in Voronezh.

Mar 1, 2026

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Prosecutor Overrides Bastrykin's Order on Volgograd Snow Cannon Noise CaseRussian Investigative Committee Head Alexander Bastrykin ordered a criminal case to be initiated, but the district prosecutor canceled the decision.

Mar 1, 2026

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Pulkovo-Pushkin Run on February 1 to Restrict Traffic in St. PetersburgThe 55th Pulkovo-Pushkin athletics run, dedicated to the lifting of the Leningrad Blockade, will take place on February 1 and will cause road closures in the south of St. Petersburg.

Mar 1, 2026

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Residents of Yaroslavl Complain of Smelly Water from TapsIn late January, residents of Yaroslavl mass-reported an unpleasant smell from their hot water. The service provider explained it by weather conditions and gave recommendations.

Mar 1, 2026

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Volgograd Court to Hear Fraud Case Involving Construction FirmThe Central District Court of Volgograd will accept for proceedings a criminal case against the director of a construction company, accused of fraud in the execution of state contracts.

Mar 1, 2026

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New road in Volgograd links city center and Dolina microdistrictA four-lane road connecting Universitetsky Avenue and the Dolina microdistrict has opened in Volgograd's Sovetsky District. The ceremony was attended by federal and regional officials.

Mar 1, 2026

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Court seizes property in largest bribery caseThe court upheld the Prosecutor General's lawsuit to confiscate property from relatives of former Interior Ministry employees accused of taking a 5-billion-ruble bribe.

Mar 1, 2026

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