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Court confiscates five flats, four cars from ex-Rosavtodor deputyCourt confiscates five flats, four cars from ex-Rosavtodor deputy
Court confiscates five flats, four cars from ex-Rosavtodor deputyA St. Petersburg court has ruled to transfer state property worth about half a billion rubles from a former deputy head of Rosavtodor and his relatives to the state, following a prosecution request.
SKА Hockey Club to Expand Complex Near Yablonevsky GardenSKА Hockey Club to Expand Complex Near Yablonevsky Garden
SKА Hockey Club to Expand Complex Near Yablonevsky GardenThe SKА hockey club intends to increase the area of the "Hockey City" sports complex, located near Yablonevsky Garden in the Nevsky District. The decision was made at a meeting of the club's board of directors on January 28.
Volgograd Bids Farewell to Olympic Coach Yuri StepanovVolgograd Bids Farewell to Olympic Coach Yuri Stepanov
Volgograd Bids Farewell to Olympic Coach Yuri StepanovA rowing coach who trained Olympic champions has died at the age of 85. The funeral was held at the Motor Cemetery in the Dzerzhinsky district of Volgograd.
Temernik Market in Rostov-on-Don Partially ClosedTemernik Market in Rostov-on-Don Partially Closed
Temernik Market in Rostov-on-Don Partially ClosedThe governor announced the market's closure, but one trading complex continues to operate. Bailiffs and OMON officers are on duty at the scene.
Constitutional Court Denies Duty Fee Exemption to Military Academy
Constitutional Court Denies Duty Fee Exemption to Military AcademyRussia's Constitutional Court has ruled that state and municipal institutions must pay state duty when applying to arbitration. This decision was made on a complaint from the Military Medical Academy.
Yuri Stepanov, Coach of Olympic Champions, Farewelled in VolgogradYuri Stepanov, Coach of Olympic Champions, Farewelled in Volgograd
Yuri Stepanov, Coach of Olympic Champions, Farewelled in VolgogradYuri Stepanov, a renowned coach who trained Olympic rowing champions, has died at 85 and was laid to rest in Volgograd's Dzerzhinsky Cemetery.
Rostov's Temernik Market Not Fully Closed, Report SaysRostov's Temernik Market Not Fully Closed, Report Says
Rostov's Temernik Market Not Fully Closed, Report SaysGovernor Yuri Slyusar announced the closure of Rostov's Temernik market, but operations continue in some sections, with bailiffs and riot police deployed on site.
First Avtovaz district building: permit issued, demolition of 50First Avtovaz district building: permit issued, demolition of 50
First Avtovaz district building: permit issued, demolition of 50In Nizhny Novgorod, construction of the first residential building as part of a comprehensive territory development project in the Avtovaz district has been approved. The residential complex will be built near Yanka Kupala Street.
New Building on Strelka Between Church and HotelNew Building on Strelka Between Church and Hotel
New Building on Strelka Between Church and HotelKrasnoyarsk authorities plan a visitor center near the cable-stayed bridge, leaving no empty plots on the Strelka waterfront.
Men in Volgograd Embrace Shopping, Using More Data on MarketplacesMen in Volgograd Embrace Shopping, Using More Data on Marketplaces
Men in Volgograd Embrace Shopping, Using More Data on MarketplacesResidents of Volgograd Oblast have increased online shopping, with the 35–44 age group showing the most interest and men using 28% more data than women.
Authorities clear 125 underground spaces in central Sochi in a yearAuthorities clear 125 underground spaces in central Sochi in a year
Authorities clear 125 underground spaces in central Sochi in a yearSochi officials have inspected 600 basements that could serve as shelters during emergencies.
Avtozavod KRT: First Building Approved, 50 Homes RazedAvtozavod KRT: First Building Approved, 50 Homes Razed
Avtozavod KRT: First Building Approved, 50 Homes RazedA residential complex will be built in the Yanka Kupala Street area.
Peak came after New Year break as Rostov residents shopped onlinePeak came after New Year break as Rostov residents shopped online
Peak came after New Year break as Rostov residents shopped onlineTraffic on online marketplaces in the Rostov region increased by 11% in early January, with the highest activity recorded on the first workdays of the year.
Judicial Bailiffs Deliver Documents for Temerink Market ClosureJudicial Bailiffs Deliver Documents for Temerink Market Closure
Judicial Bailiffs Deliver Documents for Temerink Market ClosureGovernor Yuri Slusar previously called this trade complex a 'toxic cluster' and a hotbed of crime.
Volgograd Residents Shocked by Soaring Heating BillsVolgograd Residents Shocked by Soaring Heating Bills
Volgograd Residents Shocked by Soaring Heating BillsResidents of Volgograd report that January heating payments have nearly doubled compared to December, causing widespread alarm and demands for explanations.
Sewage pipe burst floods road in Krasnoda's 40th Anniversary of Victory areaSewage pipe burst floods road in Krasnoda's 40th Anniversary of Victory area
Sewage pipe burst floods road in Krasnoda's 40th Anniversary of Victory areaSewage flooded a road in Krasnodar at the intersection of 40th Anniversary of Victory and Heroes Scouts streets after a pipe burst yesterday.
Residents of Krasnodar Krai Buy More OnlineResidents of Krasnodar Krai Buy More Online
Residents of Krasnodar Krai Buy More OnlineIn January, residents of Krasnodar Krai in southern Russia shopped online more often, with traffic on marketplaces rising 19% year-on-year. The most active demographic was people aged 35 to 44.
Rostov Court Bailiffs Shut Down Temernik Market OutletsRostov Court Bailiffs Shut Down Temernik Market Outlets
Rostov Court Bailiffs Shut Down Temernik Market OutletsCourt bailiffs in Rostov have temporarily closed trading outlets at the Temernik market, which the governor had labeled a hotbed of crime.
Volgograd residents shocked as heating bills double overnightVolgograd residents shocked as heating bills double overnight
Volgograd residents shocked as heating bills double overnightResidents of Volgograd report that the amount on their heating bills has almost doubled compared to December, causing widespread concern.
Hot water cut off in part of Tutaev in Yaroslavl regionHot water cut off in part of Tutaev in Yaroslavl region
Hot water cut off in part of Tutaev in Yaroslavl regionResidents of 189 apartment buildings in the right-bank part of Tutaev have been left without hot water due to a power surge caused by a fallen tree.
Omsk family buys spacious new apartment through exchangeOmsk family buys spacious new apartment through exchange
Omsk family buys spacious new apartment through exchangeA family in Omsk moves from a cramped one-room apartment to a comfortable three-bedroom home using an exchange program, avoiding temporary housing.
St. Petersburg to Tighten Control Over Private Kiosks
St. Petersburg to Tighten Control Over Private KiosksGovernor Alexander Beglov announced new powers for city authorities in the non-stationary trade sector. This has become possible due to a federal bill that will come into force in 2026.
Tree fall causes hot water cut in TutayevTree fall causes hot water cut in Tutayev
Tree fall causes hot water cut in TutayevA fallen tree caused a power surge, leaving 189 apartment buildings in the right-bank district of Tutayev without hot water.
Ulyanovsk residents drown less often: regional EMERCOM sums up year's resultsUlyanovsk residents drown less often: regional EMERCOM sums up year's results
Ulyanovsk residents drown less often: regional EMERCOM sums up year's resultsIn 2025, 16 people died on water bodies in Ulyanovsk Region, six fewer than the previous year, according to regional EMERCOM.
Shiny New Free Toilets in Samara Have a CatchShiny New Free Toilets in Samara Have a Catch
Shiny New Free Toilets in Samara Have a CatchA local blogger tested the convenience of Samara's new public toilets and discovered a quirk in the card-entry system.