Latest City News from Russia

New cable line to be built in Yaroslavl District by OctoberResidents of Shchedrino were left without heat or electricity during severe frosts. To address the recurring problem, a new power line will be constructed by October 1.

Mar 1, 2026

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St. Petersburg Replaces Rzhevka Heat Networks, Length in CorgisIn St. Petersburg, reconstruction of heat networks has begun in the Rzhevka-Porokhovye quarter. The new pipeline system will increase the reliability of heat supply for thousands of residents.

Mar 1, 2026

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Stavropol weekend guide: The Master and Margarita, snail tasting, Stalingrad lectureThe first month of 2026 is coming to an end, but guests and residents of the regional capital can spend it actively and in good spirits. The city has prepared various events, lectures, meetings, and performances, and the editorial office of 26.RU has compiled a weekend guide.

Mar 1, 2026

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Only Anglican church in Moscow stops services over scandal involving priestSt. Andrew's Anglican Church in Moscow has temporarily halted services after being left without a priest due to a legal dispute and allegations of misconduct.

Mar 1, 2026

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St. Petersburg Authorities Discuss Phone Checks in MetroVice Governor Kirill Polyakov stated that increased security measures in the metro are due to difficult times. He explained why passengers are asked to turn on their smartphone screens.

Mar 1, 2026

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Moscow to Open New Waterfront Leisure Zones in 2026In 2026, 15 new places will be created where people can swim and sunbathe.

Mar 1, 2026

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Over 14,000 Migrants Deported from St. Petersburg, MVD ReportsRoman Pluguin, head of the MVD for St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region, reported that over 14,000 illegal migrants were deported last year, and overall crime fell.

Mar 1, 2026

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St. Petersburg Officials Explain Paid Parking Near Social InstitutionsVice Governor Kirill Polyakov stated that free parking spots near social institutions in the paid zone will be taken by outsiders.

Mar 1, 2026

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Only 2,000 People Use Putilovskaya Metro Station DailyVice Governor Kirill Polyakov announced passenger flow data for the new metro stations in St. Petersburg. The figures are significantly lower than at other stations, attributed to a period of passenger adaptation.

Mar 1, 2026

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Over 80 buildings in Novosibirsk left without heating: key events for January 29Five events that interested readers of NGS

Mar 1, 2026

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St. Petersburg recognized as safe after deportation of 14,000 migrantsRepresentatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported a decrease in crime in St. Petersburg over the past year. Governor Alexander Beglov called the city one of the safest in Russia.

Mar 1, 2026

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January fog envelops Volgograd, no hat neededForecasters report that warm, foggy weather will persist in the city for several more days.

Mar 1, 2026

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St. Petersburg to Start Designing Intercept Parking LotsSt. Petersburg authorities have announced the beginning of design work for multi-level intercept parking lots to ease congestion in the city center.

Mar 1, 2026

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Dense January Fog Envelops Volgograd, Residents Can Go HatlessWeather forecasters say this romantic weather will persist in the city for several more days before severe frosts return.

Mar 1, 2026

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Worn-out Pipe Rupture Leaves Volgodonsk Without HeatingGovernor Yuri Slusar reported on round-the-clock efforts to fix the rupture on the heating main.

Mar 1, 2026

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Volgograd Debates 25% Hike in Capital Repair FeesIn January 2026, the minimum capital repair fee in Volgograd Oblast rose by 25%, which significantly exceeded the official inflation rate for 2025.

Mar 1, 2026

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'People and Media Must Track Funds' in Volgograd Capital Repair Fee ClashIn January 2026, the fee increased by 25%, four times the annual inflation rate, but officials insist the rise was necessary.

Mar 1, 2026

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Volgodonsk Heat Outage: Over 70 Homes Without Heat After Pipe BurstGovernor Yury Slyusar commented on the emergency after a major pipeline rupture left over 70 apartments and social facilities without heating in Volgodonsk.

Mar 1, 2026

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Steller's Sea Eagle Found in Bag on Nizhny Novgorod Parking LotEmployees of the Limpopo Zoo rescued a Steller's sea eagle found in a bag on a parking lot in Nizhny Novgorod. The bird is listed in Russia's Red Book.

Mar 1, 2026

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Power, Heat, and Water Restored in SestroretskPower supply in Sestroretsk has been fully restored after a rolling blackout on January 29. Residents are gradually receiving heat and water supply.

Mar 1, 2026

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Yekaterinburg Man Declared Dead While Alive Wins CompensationA man from Yekaterinburg was mistakenly declared dead due to an investigator's error and has now legally 'resurrected' to receive compensation through the courts.

Mar 1, 2026

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Red-Listed Sea Eagle Rescued from Bag in Nizhny NovgorodA Steller's sea eagle, listed in Russia's Red Book, was rescued by zoo staff after being found in a synthetic bag on a parking lot in Nizhny Novgorod.

Mar 1, 2026

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Amateur photographer captures duck life in Volgograd's Seven Winds ParkDucks in the park remain active and photogenic even in the winter cold.

Mar 1, 2026

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Arkhangelsk cafe shut down over sanitation hazards including rat droppingsA cafe in Arkhangelsk has been shut down for 90 days after health inspectors found severe sanitation violations, including rat droppings and mold.

Mar 1, 2026

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Volgograd amateur photographer documents duck life in Sem Vetrov ParkWell-fed ducks in Volgograd's Sem Vetrov Park ignore the winter chill and happily pose for an amateur photographer's lens.

Mar 1, 2026

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