Prosecutor Probes TsUM Reconstruction Before ExpertiseThe Volgograd prosecutor's office has launched an inquiry into work on the Central Department Store building that began before the publication of a state historical and cultural expertise act.
Landscaping tender for Siberia-Hokkaido centerA contractor is being sought in Novosibirsk to landscape the area around the Siberia-Hokkaido cultural center for about 6.9 million rubles ($76,700).
Perfume Thief Caught on Camera in VolgogradA perfume vendor in Volgograd reported a theft of goods worth 87,500 rubles ($902 at current rates) after stepping away for a few minutes; the suspect was captured on video.
Five Ryazan Streets Left Without PowerAn emergency power outage in Ryazan on Tuesday, July 21, left five streets without electricity, the city's power grid reported.
Rosseti recovers 170M from St. Petersburg power theftRosseti Lenenergo (Rosseti Leningrad Electric Networks) recovered over 170 million rubles from 903 cases of illegal electricity consumption in the first half of 2026 in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region, including unauthorized connections and meter tampering.
Rosseti recovers 170 mln rubles for electricity theftOver 900 cases of electricity theft were detected in St. Petersburg and the region in half a year. More than 170 million rubles (approx. $1.9 million at current rates) were recovered from violators.
Two more drones downed in Tula region on 21 JulyTwo more Ukrainian drones were destroyed over the Tula region on 21 July, Governor Dmitry Milyaev reported. The threat of drone attacks in the region remains.
New Chief Physician Anna Ratnikova at Former MChS-122On July 21, Anna Ratnikova, previously a cardiologist there, was introduced as the new chief physician at the Sokolov North-Western District Scientific Clinical Center in St. Petersburg.
Anna Ratnikova Appointed Chief Physician at Sokolov CenterAnna Ratnikova, wife of former medical director Vyacheslav Ratnikov, was appointed chief physician of the Sokolov Northwestern District Scientific Clinical Center (formerly MSCH-122) in St. Petersburg on July 21.
New Cafe and Performance Space in Kurgan SquareA new public space with recreational areas, a cafe, and a stage for amateur performances is being developed at the intersection of Sovetskaya and Proletarskaya streets in Kurgan. Governor Vadim Shumkov announced that all landscaping work will be completed this season.
Two Teen Bikers Detained Near Ryazan; Parents FinedPolice in the Ryazan region detained two minors, aged 15 and 16, for driving motorcycles without licenses. Their parents face fines of up to 30,000 rubles (approximately $333 at current rates) for allowing them to drive.
Jeff Monson Moves to Yekaterinburg to Help AnimalsAmerican and Russian MMA fighter Jeff Monson was spotted near a supermarket in Yekaterinburg with a bag of groceries. It turned out he plans to permanently move to the Ural capital for an animal rescue project.
Veliky Ustyug Man Convicted for Striking PoliceA 50-year-old resident of Veliky Ustyug (Vologda Region, Russia) struck a police squad commander during a search. The court sentenced him to 2 years of suspended imprisonment.
Masters Created First Wooden Sculptures at Istoki KAkieMYThe 9th Istoki KAkieMY festival took place in the village of Kuliga, Kez District, Udmurtia. For the first time, its program included a wooden sculpture festival, where craftsmen created the composition ‘Bear Family’.
Omsk Day: 310 Events and Star Guests AnnouncedThe main venues for Omsk's 310th anniversary festivities will be Cathedral Square, Lyubinsky Prospekt, Victory Square, Victory Park, and city squares.
Accountant Sentenced for Embezzling 6 Million RublesThe Kalininsky District Court of Chelyabinsk sentenced a former chief accountant to 3.5 years in prison for embezzling more than 6 million rubles (approximately $66,700 at current rates) from an individual entrepreneur.
Volgograd Square Reconstruction Misses DeadlinesReconstruction of Volgograd's main square, Fallen Fighters Square, was set to finish by 15 July but has missed deadlines, with key work still incomplete.
