Over 50 buildings in Moscow District left without heatingA pipeline failure in the Moscow District of St. Petersburg has cut off heating for 64 residential buildings. Repair work is scheduled to be completed by 11 a.m. on January 29.
St. Petersburg Reports 78% Decline in Driver-Caused Traffic DeathsIn St. Petersburg, the traffic accident mortality rate has been recorded at 2.6 cases per 100,000 residents, which is below the Russian average. The number of fatalities due to drivers has decreased by 78%.
Temernik Market Closure Divides Rostov ResidentsThe temporary closure of the Temernik market in Rostov has sparked mixed reactions among residents, with some calling it a crime-ridden 'snake pit'.
Coffee Price Surge Makes It a Luxury in St. PetersburgStatistics recorded a moderate increase in food prices, but the personal expenses of many St. Petersburg residents rose much more sharply due to the sharp rise in coffee prices.
Former Hermitage Employee Dies After DismissalThe body of 79-year-old Lyudmila Ilyina, who long worked as a guard at the Hermitage, was found in her apartment a month after her dismissal. The museum stated that she performed her duties excellently but decided not to renew her contract due to deteriorating health.
Officer Embraces New Mission in Rear After Combat InjuryAfter 20 years in special forces and a severe wound, reserve officer Igor Vorobyev now directs a military-sports center in Volgograd, serving as a deputy to revive youth training programs.
Entrepreneur gets suspended sentence in 45M ruble migration caseEntrepreneur Valery Urban received a suspended sentence for his role in an illegal migration scheme operated through a restoration institute. The state recovered 45 million rubles (approximately $500,000 at current rates).
Residents of Yaroslavl Region Complain About Comment DeletionModerators of Governor Mikhail Evrayev's page on VKontakte deleted appeals from local residents after power outages, which caused dissatisfaction. Regional authorities explained the moderation rules.
Bastrykin Checks Resettlement of Dilapidated HousesRussia's Investigative Committee has launched a procedural check following complaints from residents of a dilapidated house in Volgograd, and General Alexander Bastrykin has ordered a report on its results.
Three schools in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast to be built by 2028Over 3 billion rubles (approximately $33.3 million at current rates) are planned to be allocated for the construction of three new educational institutions in Chkalovsk, Lyskovo, and Volodarsk.
