Volgograd Residents Shocked by Soaring Heating BillsResidents of Volgograd report that January heating payments have nearly doubled compared to December, causing widespread alarm and demands for explanations.
Residents of Krasnodar Krai Buy More OnlineIn January, residents of Krasnodar Krai in southern Russia shopped online more often, with traffic on marketplaces rising 19% year-on-year. The most active demographic was people aged 35 to 44.
St. Petersburg to Tighten Control Over Private KiosksGovernor Alexander Beglov announced new powers for city authorities in the non-stationary trade sector. This has become possible due to a federal bill that will come into force in 2026.
Tree fall causes hot water cut in TutayevA fallen tree caused a power surge, leaving 189 apartment buildings in the right-bank district of Tutayev without hot water.
Perks and 200,000: Kazan Snow Removal Job Salaries RevealedDuring snowstorms, Kazan street sweepers are offered salaries from 15,000 rubles ($167) to 69,000 rubles ($767), while special equipment operators can earn over 100,000 rubles ($1,111).
RKS-Samara Employs Scientific Approach to Network UpgradeEngineers from RKS-Samara, in collaboration with scientists from Samara Polytech, have developed a methodology to improve the efficiency of water pipeline repairs, as detailed in a recent journal article.
St. Petersburg sees over a meter of snow this winterDuring the current winter season, St. Petersburg has received over a meter of precipitation, with utility services removing thousands of cubic meters of snow daily.
Tyarlovsky Overpass in Pushkin: Layout Plan PresentedThe layout plan for the Tyarlovsky Overpass in Pushkin has been presented for public discussion. The construction may affect residential buildings and historical green spaces.
Court Frees Volgograd Police Deputy from SentenceOn January 28, the Stavropol Krai Court released from punishment the deputy chief of police of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for Volgograd Region, Ruslan Toymukhamedov, who was convicted of fraud.
Stavropol Court Frees Convicted Deputy Police Chief of Fraud ChargesA court in Stavropol has freed a former deputy police chief from a suspended sentence for embezzling a state subsidy intended for business missions abroad. The appellate decision was announced on January 28.
