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ZSD Fontanka Fest Adds 'Earlier Than Everyone' RaceZSD Fontanka Fest Adds 'Earlier Than Everyone' Race
ZSD Fontanka Fest Adds 'Earlier Than Everyone' RaceThe eighth international ZSD Fontanka Fest in St. Petersburg, scheduled for 30 May 2026, will for the first time feature three races, including a new 'Earlier Than Everyone' start.
Don't Be Alarmed! Explosions Scheduled in Murmansk Oblast on FridayDon't Be Alarmed! Explosions Scheduled in Murmansk Oblast on Friday
Don't Be Alarmed! Explosions Scheduled in Murmansk Oblast on FridayRescuers in Murmansk Oblast have informed residents of planned explosive works near Belokamenka on Friday, January 30, for terminal construction preparations.
As if in the Stone Age: Klepikovsky District grapples with electricity and heating crisesAs if in the Stone Age: Klepikovsky District grapples with electricity and heating crises
As if in the Stone Age: Klepikovsky District grapples with electricity and heating crisesResidents of Klepikovsky District report ongoing electricity and heating disruptions that began on January 10, blaming severe weather and repair delays.
Beeline: Internet Activity on New St. Petersburg Metro StationsBeeline: Internet Activity on New St. Petersburg Metro Stations
Beeline: Internet Activity on New St. Petersburg Metro StationsBeeline has summarized the use of mobile internet on the new stations of the St. Petersburg metro, 'Putilovskaya' and 'Yugo-Zapadnaya', during the New Year holidays. The traffic consumed by passengers was comparable to watching 13,000 episodes of TV series.
Neglected Commercial Spaces Disrupt Life in Nyagan Apartment BuildingNeglected Commercial Spaces Disrupt Life in Nyagan Apartment Building
Neglected Commercial Spaces Disrupt Life in Nyagan Apartment BuildingNyagan authorities have filed complaints with the regional housing construction oversight body and the prosecutor's office regarding derelict commercial spaces abandoned by a negligent owner, causing damage and cold for residents.
Moscow City Court sets date for appeal in ecologist's caseMoscow City Court sets date for appeal in ecologist's case
Moscow City Court sets date for appeal in ecologist's caseThe complaint against the arrest of the head of the Volgograd region's environment committee, Alexei Sivokoz, was transferred to an appeals court within 24 hours.
Northern Lights, Light Pillars, and Halo Observed in St. PetersburgNorthern Lights, Light Pillars, and Halo Observed in St. Petersburg
Northern Lights, Light Pillars, and Halo Observed in St. PetersburgOn January 28, residents of St. Petersburg witnessed a whole series of rare atmospheric phenomena — northern lights, light pillars, and a halo around the sun.
Sochi promises to complete social housing construction for resettled residents by year-endSochi promises to complete social housing construction for resettled residents by year-end
Sochi promises to complete social housing construction for resettled residents by year-endPreparatory work is complete at a site in the Makarenko neighborhood where a 100-apartment social housing building for resettled residents is under construction, with piles being driven and retaining walls concreted.
Petersburg Housing Co-op's Heating Debt Tops 7 Million RublesPetersburg Housing Co-op's Heating Debt Tops 7 Million Rubles
Petersburg Housing Co-op's Heating Debt Tops 7 Million RublesHousing Cooperative No. 1192 in the Krasnoselsky District of St. Petersburg owes over 7 million rubles to energy company TGC-1 for heating supply. This information was provided by the company's press service on January 29.
Appeal Date Set for Volgograd Environmental Chairman's ArrestAppeal Date Set for Volgograd Environmental Chairman's Arrest
Appeal Date Set for Volgograd Environmental Chairman's ArrestThe Moscow City Court has scheduled an appeal hearing for Alexei Sivokoz, chairman of Volgograd's environmental committee, whose case was transferred between courts within a day.
Restoration Begins on Burned Strelets Base Building in KurganRestoration Begins on Burned Strelets Base Building in Kurgan
Restoration Begins on Burned Strelets Base Building in KurganRestoration work has started on the main building of the 'Strelets' sports base in Kurgan after a fire in December, with the cause identified as a faulty heating cable.
Ice Rink Flooded but Supervision Forgotten: Kurkino Forgot to Ensure Ice SafetyIce Rink Flooded but Supervision Forgotten: Kurkino Forgot to Ensure Ice Safety
Ice Rink Flooded but Supervision Forgotten: Kurkino Forgot to Ensure Ice SafetyThis was discovered during a prosecutor's office inspection.
Pipe Burst Transforms Vladivostok Street into Winter WonderlandPipe Burst Transforms Vladivostok Street into Winter Wonderland
Pipe Burst Transforms Vladivostok Street into Winter WonderlandBut it's better to admire this beauty only in photographs.
Bystrinsky GOK processed record 11.4 million tons of ore in 2025Bystrinsky GOK processed record 11.4 million tons of ore in 2025
Bystrinsky GOK processed record 11.4 million tons of ore in 2025Construction of a gold recovery plant has begun.
Roman Shirokov named head of St. Petersburg urban improvement center
Roman Shirokov named head of St. Petersburg urban improvement centerRoman Shirokov has been appointed head of the Comprehensive Urban Improvement Center of St. Petersburg. His appointment occurred during an audit by the Control and Accounts Chamber.
Altai's Farming Villages Gain Stable CommunicationAltai's Farming Villages Gain Stable Communication
Altai's Farming Villages Gain Stable CommunicationUpdates have impacted not only Sannikovo and Berezovka but also stretches of the Chuysky and Novosibirsky highways.
Evgeny Onegin Musical to be Shown Again in ChitaEvgeny Onegin Musical to be Shown Again in Chita
Evgeny Onegin Musical to be Shown Again in ChitaIt is a collaborative production by theaters from St. Petersburg and Chita.
St. Petersburg temperature gap reaches 10°C, frosts intensifySt. Petersburg temperature gap reaches 10°C, frosts intensify
St. Petersburg temperature gap reaches 10°C, frosts intensifyThe city's chief meteorologist Alexander Kolesov reported a significant temperature swing in St. Petersburg and forecasts the onset of a colder period.
JUNWEX Exhibition: Jewelry for Yourself and as a Gift
JUNWEX Exhibition: Jewelry for Yourself and as a GiftIn early February, the JUNWEX jewelry exhibition will take place in St. Petersburg. This traditional event has been showcasing collections of Russian jewelry brands for 34 years.
Boiling Water from Burst Pipes Floods Homes in VolgogradBoiling Water from Burst Pipes Floods Homes in Volgograd
Boiling Water from Burst Pipes Floods Homes in VolgogradResidents of at least three apartment buildings in Volgograd are suffering from flooding with boiling water due to heating pipe bursts. According to them, management companies are inactive, which could lead to the flooding of electrical panels and power outages.
Passengers Stranded at Airport Amid Flight Delays to EgyptPassengers Stranded at Airport Amid Flight Delays to Egypt
Passengers Stranded at Airport Amid Flight Delays to EgyptA flight from Koltsovo Airport in Yekaterinburg to Hurghada, Egypt, has been delayed for a second day due to severe weather conditions.
Praise vs. cash: Voronezh residents tell how they reward children for good gradesPraise vs. cash: Voronezh residents tell how they reward children for good grades
Praise vs. cash: Voronezh residents tell how they reward children for good gradesA survey by SuperJob compares how mothers and fathers in Voronezh incentivize their schoolchildren's academic performance.
Court orders 500,000 rubles for injury on icy yard
Court orders 500,000 rubles for injury on icy yardA St. Petersburg pensioner will receive compensation after a serious fall due to uncleared ice in the yard. The Kalininsky District Court ordered the local housing agency to pay her 500,000 rubles (approximately $5,300 at current rates).
KGK Updates on Heating Restoration in Kurgan Following AccidentKGK Updates on Heating Restoration in Kurgan Following Accident
KGK Updates on Heating Restoration in Kurgan Following AccidentEnergy company officials report that the thermo-hydraulic regime is being restored in several districts of Kurgan after a morning accident disrupted the heat supply.
Story of a Karate School Housed in a Ski BaseStory of a Karate School Housed in a Ski Base
Story of a Karate School Housed in a Ski BaseFor 33 years, a karate school in Chelyabinsk has trained over 3,000 children in a dojo built by enthusiasts in a former ski base.