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.
Exhibition showcases lost album of Road of Life photosA unique photo chronicle of the Road of Life, thought to be lost, is on display at an exhibition in St. Petersburg. The album of shots from 1941-1942 was discovered decades later.
Universities Get State-Funded Slots for 2026 Academic YearThe Ministry of Science and Higher Education has determined the number of state-funded places for the 2026–2027 admission campaign. In Russia, the total number has increased, but distribution has shifted in favor of engineering, medical, and agricultural fields, while humanities, economics, and law have seen reductions.
Officials Suspected of Fraud Released Near VolgogradThe investigation filed a petition to change the preventive measure, after which the court released the deputy heads of the Dubovsky District under a ban on certain actions.
Adaptive Fashion Contest to be Held in Ural Federal DistrictThe Ural Federal District is set to host the regional stage of the international adaptive fashion contest 'Na Krylyakh' (On Wings), which seeks to promote inclusive clothing design.
