Coffee Price Surge Makes It a Luxury in St. PetersburgStatistics recorded a moderate increase in food prices, but the personal expenses of many St. Petersburg residents rose much more sharply due to the sharp rise in coffee prices.
Former Hermitage Employee Dies After DismissalThe body of 79-year-old Lyudmila Ilyina, who long worked as a guard at the Hermitage, was found in her apartment a month after her dismissal. The museum stated that she performed her duties excellently but decided not to renew her contract due to deteriorating health.
Officer Embraces New Mission in Rear After Combat InjuryAfter 20 years in special forces and a severe wound, reserve officer Igor Vorobyev now directs a military-sports center in Volgograd, serving as a deputy to revive youth training programs.
Entrepreneur gets suspended sentence in 45M ruble migration caseEntrepreneur Valery Urban received a suspended sentence for his role in an illegal migration scheme operated through a restoration institute. The state recovered 45 million rubles (approximately $500,000 at current rates).
Residents of Yaroslavl Region Complain About Comment DeletionModerators of Governor Mikhail Evrayev's page on VKontakte deleted appeals from local residents after power outages, which caused dissatisfaction. Regional authorities explained the moderation rules.
Bastrykin Checks Resettlement of Dilapidated HousesRussia's Investigative Committee has launched a procedural check following complaints from residents of a dilapidated house in Volgograd, and General Alexander Bastrykin has ordered a report on its results.
Three schools in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast to be built by 2028Over 3 billion rubles (approximately $33.3 million at current rates) are planned to be allocated for the construction of three new educational institutions in Chkalovsk, Lyskovo, and Volodarsk.
Mayor unveils unique format for Tyumen's 440th City DayTyumen Mayor Maxim Afanasyev has announced that the city's 440th anniversary in 2026 will be celebrated with a three-day festival featuring a floating stage and fireworks.
Blackbird in Vyborg imitates ambulance sirenBiologist Pavel Glazkov reported observing a blackbird in Mon Repos Park, noting the bird's unique ability to mimic man-made sounds.
Volgograd Explains Numbers in Preliminary Utility BillsThe Volgograd calculation center 'IVC Housing and Utilities and Fuel & Energy Complex' has stated that the amounts shown in personal accounts are temporary and will be adjusted.
Volgograd clarifies incorrect utility bill amountsThe calculation service, AO IVC Housing and Communal Services and Fuel and Energy Complex, assured that the amounts are not final and will be adjusted.
Ufa streets remain slippery after winter snowfallAfter heavy snowfalls and frosts, streets in Ufa have become slippery with compacted snow and ice patches, particularly at pedestrian crossings and in courtyards.
TOCHNO Group and Yandex to Develop Smart Buildings in 8 RegionsYandex and TOCHNO Group have signed a strategic partnership to develop smart building projects and a mobile app, allowing residents in eight regions to access management services digitally.
