New Kindergarten to Open in Oktyabrsky District from September 1A new municipal kindergarten in Novosibirsk's Oktyabrsky district, built entirely by a local developer, is set to open its doors on the first of September for children from the surrounding area.
Putin's visit closes Palace Square in St. PetersburgTemporary barriers have been installed around Palace Square and the embankment in St. Petersburg. This is due to a working visit by President Vladimir Putin.
Sochi Begins Mass Inspection of Trees Planted in 2025Specialists are assessing the survival of hundreds of palms and trees planted on the city's streets and in its parks. All work is being carried out under a municipal program.
Citymatic faced waste removal issues during New Year holidays due to frostsDuring the New Year holidays, residents in northern Russia complained about poor waste removal, with Murmansk region ranking ninth for such complaints. The prosecutor's office identified problems with the regional operator, Citymatic, which cited equipment failures due to severe frosts.
Tula Oblast ranks among top budget-friendly spring getawaysAnalysts have included Tula Oblast in a list of regions offering the best value for spring travel, with an average four-night trip costing 28,000 rubles (about $280 at current rates).
Severe frosts to hit Volgograd region for another dayMeteorologists warn residents of Volgograd region about another extremely cold night, with temperatures dropping to -30°C (-22°F), but a rapid warming is expected by Wednesday.