Head of Russian Investigative Committee Orders Criminal CaseThe head of Russia's Investigative Committee has ordered a criminal case to be opened after kindergartens near Zheleznogorsk were found to have extremely low temperatures, with locker rooms at only 15-17°C (59-63°F).
Booster Bar Releases Cosmetics Developed by AIThe company Booster Bar used artificial intelligence to create three original cosmetic boosters. Algorithms analyzed over 3000 ingredients and formed unique formulas.
Smolny Proposes to Increase Fines for Unpaid ParkingThe authorities of Saint Petersburg plan to increase fines for unpaid parking in paid zones to five thousand rubles (approx. $56 at current rates). This decision aims to ensure proportionality between the penalty and the parking cost.
Putin Honors Memory of Siege of Leningrad VictimsThe President of Russia laid flowers at memorials dedicated to the victims of the siege. He also visited the grave of his elder brother, who died in the besieged city.
Kazan spring gas checks: deny inspectors, lose gasAfter several carbon monoxide poisonings, mass inspections of gas equipment are planned in Tatarstan. Officials warn that residents who deny entry to gas workers will have their gas disconnected.
St. Petersburg to Revise Lessons on Blockade Over Scandalous ManualsThe authorities in St. Petersburg have decided to edit methodological recommendations for schools on lessons about the Leningrad Blockade. This follows online backlash over unfortunate wording in the teaching materials.
