Latest City News from Russia

Gorelkin Opposes Blocking of Educational Resource SitesFirst Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Information Policy Anton Gorelkin has spoken out against the pre-trial blocking of resources with answers to exam tasks and ready-made homework assignments.

Feb 15, 2026

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Volgograd Cancels Fireworks for Stalingrad Victory DayVolgograd authorities have cancelled fireworks and light shows for the 83rd anniversary of the Stalingrad victory, with the artillery salute also in doubt.

Feb 15, 2026

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VkusVill Releases Handbook on Food AdditivesThe VkusVill retail chain has created the first detailed guide on food additives in Russian retail. It explains which ingredients are allowed in the company's products and which are prohibited, and for what reasons.

Feb 15, 2026

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Negligence in garbage removal near Semenov angers governorGovernor Gleb Nikitin criticized the regional operator after an overloaded garbage truck spilled waste on the highway.

Feb 15, 2026

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Fontanka in 2016: From Prigozhin to Flaming CurdIn 2016, Fontanka published a series of significant materials, from the conflict with Yevgeny Prigozhin to an investigation into falsified cottage cheese.

Feb 15, 2026

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Drivee Reports New Year Holiday Trends in SochiDrivee users in Sochi traveled over 850,000 kilometers during the New Year holidays, with three passengers ringing in the New Year in a taxi.

Feb 15, 2026

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Drivee Taxi Service Shares New Year Holiday Data for SamaraDuring the winter holidays in Samara, users of the Drivee taxi service traveled over 680,000 kilometers, and five passengers rang in the New Year in a taxi.

Feb 15, 2026

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Tyumen Residents Start Receiving Notifications About Rate IncreasesThe increase varies from 50-100 rubles (approximately $1 at current rates).

Feb 15, 2026

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Russian taxi service Drivee sums up New Year holidays in OmskUsers covered over a million kilometers, and seven people welcomed the chimes of the New Year in a car.

Feb 15, 2026

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Russian ride-hailing service Drivee sums up New Year holidays in TolyattiUsers traveled over 560 thousand kilometers during the holidays, with five passengers ringing in the New Year inside a taxi at midnight, according to the service's analysis.

Feb 15, 2026

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Drivee analyzes New Year holiday taxi activity in NovosibirskDuring the holiday period, Drivee users in Novosibirsk traveled over a million kilometers. Six of them even celebrated the New Year's countdown from inside a taxi.

Feb 15, 2026

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Drivee Summarizes New Year Holiday Taxi Usage in VolgogradOver the winter holidays, Drivee users in Volgograd covered more than 920,000 kilometers, with five passengers ringing in 2026 in taxis.

Feb 15, 2026

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Governor Outraged as Waste from Garbage Truck Buries Cars Near SemenovUtility workers had to redo their work after a garbage truck spilled waste on cars near Semenov, sparking outrage from the regional governor.

Feb 15, 2026

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Career Growth: Chemical Company Supports Employee EducationOn the eve of Student's Day, the PMU branch of Uralchem in Perm summarized the results of its program assisting personnel in obtaining higher education.

Feb 15, 2026

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Voronezh region to see 24-degree temperature surgeTemperature swings in the Voronezh region will be accompanied by rain, as a sharp warming of up to 24 degrees is forecast.

Feb 15, 2026

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Volgograd Residents Advised to Check Ventilation and ChimneysSpecialists have given advice for owners of private houses and apartments.

Feb 15, 2026

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Machinery Clears Forest Behind Slavy Boulevard in Ufa's Development ZoneIn Ufa, a company called 'Green Yard' is cutting down trees in a forest area as part of a comprehensive development plan, with official permits and compensation paid to the city.

Feb 15, 2026

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Chita removes 16% more illegal advertising banners in a yearThe city removed 257 illegal advertising structures in 2025, up from 217 the previous year. Officials say the crackdown follows changes to improvement rules adopted four years ago.

Feb 15, 2026

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Elite or Ordinary? Life in a Central Novokuznetsk NeighborhoodResidents themselves do not consider their territory exclusive, despite its reputation as an upscale area that has been under construction for over 15 years.

Feb 15, 2026

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Yaroslavl Region Lottery Winner Becomes MillionaireA resident of the Yaroslavl region won 3 million rubles (approximately $40,000 at current rates) in the Stoloto lottery. The winner has not yet claimed the prize.

Feb 15, 2026

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Tolyatti Mayor Urges Residents to Vote on Public SpacesThe mayor has launched a crucial round of voting to select public spaces for renovation in 2027, with the outcome shaping the city's development.

Feb 15, 2026

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Tyumen Residents Complain About Unending Price HikesCity residents note rising prices for goods and services, forcing them to cut back on all spending.

Feb 15, 2026

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March 11: Roundtable on Educational Pathways from Vocational to Higher EducationSecondary vocational education shows growing popularity: in September 2025, colleges and technical schools received 3.5 million applications, enrolling about 1.1 million applicants, which significantly surpasses previous years' indicators.

Feb 15, 2026

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New Communication Station Launched in Village Near Maryina GorgeA new base station has been launched in the village of Isetskoye, Tyumen region, enhancing connectivity in an area famous for its natural beauty and fishing spots.

Feb 15, 2026

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Man Buys Penny Lottery Ticket, Wins Millions in Yaroslavl RegionA resident of the Yaroslavl region has won 3 million rubles (about $33,000 at current rates) in a lottery but has not yet come forward to claim the prize.

Feb 15, 2026

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