Latest City News from Russia

Murmansk's 'Hello, Sun!' festival rescheduled after blackoutMurmansk will hold its postponed 'Hello, Sun!' winter festival on 1 February. The celebration marks the end of the polar night and features concerts and activities.

Feb 28, 2026

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Ekaterina Bivol Gets 60-Hour Work Sentence for VideoA St. Petersburg court has sentenced Ekaterina Bivol, ex-wife of boxer Dmitry Bivol, to 60 hours of compulsory work for spreading a hate speech video. The video was found on Telegram in fall 2025.

Feb 28, 2026

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Emergency Ministry Warns of Abnormal Frosts in Nizhny Novgorod RegionTemperatures in the region will be 7-14 degrees below the climate norm from January 31 to February 5. In Nizhny Novgorod, a cold snap down to -26 degrees Celsius (-15°F) is expected.

Feb 28, 2026

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Renders reveal descent from Gorky Park to Kremlin EmbankmentIn Kazan, a new walkway and viewing platform will be constructed on the slope from Gorky Park down to the embankment.

Feb 28, 2026

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Second Baltiyets train arrives on blue metro lineGovernor Alexander Beglov announced the arrival of the second six-car Baltiyets train at the Avtovo electric depot for the St. Petersburg metro's blue line.

Feb 28, 2026

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Emergency Ministry warns of abnormal frosts in Nizhny Novgorod regionAbnormally cold weather is forecast for Nizhny Novgorod region from 31 January to 5 February, with temperatures expected to be 7 to 14 degrees Celsius below the climatic norm.

Feb 28, 2026

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Volgograd Warned of Dangerous Temperature SwingsIn the coming days, the region expects precipitation and fog, and then the temperature will drop to -22 degrees (-7.6°F). Medical professionals advise people with cardiovascular diseases to be cautious.

Feb 28, 2026

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Tyumen Launches Contest for Public Art Concepts on Dzerzhinsky StreetArtists and designers are invited to submit concepts for public art installations on three buildings along Dzerzhinsky Street in Tyumen.

Feb 28, 2026

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Volgograd warns of deadly temperature swingsGrey, damp weather will grip the Volgograd region for the next few days before a sharp cold snap returns.

Feb 28, 2026

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Pyaterochka and Lokomotiv Continue Cooperation in 2026The extended partnership between Pyaterochka and HC Lokomotiv in 2026 allows Yaroslavl residents to win hockey match tickets through store promotions.

Feb 28, 2026

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Mayor of Nizhny Novgorod Orders Evacuation of Obstructive CarsDuring a road inspection on January 29, Nizhny Novgorod Mayor Yuri Shalabayev identified improperly parked vehicles as 'obstructions' and directed their removal.

Feb 28, 2026

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Sochi Court Orders Land Provision for SMO VeteranThe serviceman received an unjustified refusal, the appellate court ruled.

Feb 28, 2026

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TMK Develops VR Simulator for Non-Destructive Testing TrainingTMK's new VR simulator for non-destructive testing training underwent pilot testing at the Chelyabinsk Tube-Rolling Plant, a branch of the company.

Feb 28, 2026

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Nizhny Novgorod Mayor Orders Evacuation of Parked CarsMayor Yuri Shalabayev has called for the towing of vehicles he termed 'obstacles' after they blocked a tram in the city center during heavy snow.

Feb 28, 2026

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Perspektivy Announces Recruitment for Exclusive Volunteer ProgramThe St. Petersburg charity Perspektivy is inviting volunteers to help people with severe disabilities. Participants will be able to change the lives of their charges and find new meaning in their own.

Feb 28, 2026

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Muscovites Earn Cash by Digging Out Snowbound CarsAfter heavy snowfall in Moscow, some residents are offering to dig out cars for money, with daily earnings reaching 8,000 rubles ($80).

Feb 28, 2026

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Kronstadt in Early 2026: January DevelopmentsKronstadt continues to actively develop at the start of 2026. Here are the key events that took place in the fortress city from January 1 to 28.

Feb 28, 2026

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New Base Station Enhances Connectivity in Nizhny Novgorod VillageA new base station has been activated in Kochetovka, providing 4G connectivity to over 600 residents and improving signal on a key regional highway.

Feb 28, 2026

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25th LUKOIL Social and Cultural Projects Competition Launches in Two RegionsOil company LUKOIL has launched the 25th edition of its social and cultural projects grant competition in the Perm region (PriKamye) and the Timan-Pechora basin, introducing a special nomination for its 35th anniversary.

Feb 28, 2026

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Volgograd Accident Leaves Thousands Without Water and HeatUtility services promise to restore supply by evening, but residents are freezing in their apartments due to an accident on the heating networks.

Feb 28, 2026

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Vladivostok's Municipal Management Model to Expand Across PrimoryeGovernor Oleg Kozhemyako has ordered the expansion of municipal management companies across Primorye to address failures in housing utilities.

Feb 28, 2026

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Magnitogorsk Residents Shocked by Soaring Heating BillsIn Magnitogorsk, January heating bills have sparked outrage as some residents saw charges more than double compared to December.

Feb 28, 2026

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Volgograd South Thousands Without Hot Water and HeatHot water and heating may not be restored until evening, following a utility accident in the Krasnoarmeysky district of Volgograd.

Feb 27, 2026

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Sewage floods yard in central Chita, freezes a carA garage was also encased in ice after a sewage clog caused flooding in a Chita neighborhood.

Feb 27, 2026

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Pipeline Breaks Cut Water Supply in RostovBreaks in the water supply networks have left four districts of Rostov-on-Don without water. This was reported by the regional utilities minister.

Feb 27, 2026

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