Lake Ladoga Drops 90 cm: Experts Cite CausesA warm, low-snow winter caused a record drop in Lake Ladoga's water level. Specialists forecast further decline and possible navigation issues.
Barsy's first female pilots in 2014 archival photosThe all-female aerobatic group Barsy from Surgut has released archival photos from October 2014, showing five original pilots shivering in the cold during their first photo shoot.
Housing class boundaries blur in St. PetersburgThe familiar advantages of high-end projects are becoming standard for the mass segment, as buyers increasingly prioritize quality of environment over formal categories. Experts discussed how classifications are changing and what will sustain demand.
Prosecutor Overturns Exemption for Foreign Drunk DriverThe Chelyabinsk Region Prosecutor's Office has overturned a court decision that released a foreign national from serving a sentence for drunk driving, after discovering he had fled Russia and was on the run.
Love Saves the World: How to Win the People’s AwardThe Chita.Ru People's Award is underway in Chita, capital of Zabaykalsky Krai, with the nomination stage open until July 27. Here's how to nominate your favorite business and the latest voting statistics.
Lipetsk Region Resident to Stand Trial for MurderIn the Terbunsky District of Lipetsk Oblast, Russia, the investigation into a murder case has been completed. The accused, a local resident, fatally stabbed a 43-year-old acquaintance during a quarrel in April 2026.
Two Crimes Solved by Lipetsk PoliceIn one day, Lipetsk police solved the theft of money from a lost bank card and an open robbery of a gold chain. Suspects were detained.
Sibay Resident Clears Basement Trash After Court OrderIn Sibay (Bashkortostan, Russia), bailiffs secured the clearance of a basement in an apartment building that was cluttered. A man who had stored old items there removed the trash after restrictive measures were applied against him.
Multiplied by 6: 240 Hours for Unpaid FinesA resident of Kaltasinsky District in Bashkortostan, who failed to pay six administrative fines, must serve 240 hours of community service — 40 hours per fine — by court order.
Car Returned to Legal Heir in Tatyshlinsky DistrictBailiffs of the Tatyshlinsky district of Bashkortostan enforced the transfer of a LADA Granta to the legal heir after the deceased owner's civil wife evaded compliance with the court ruling.
Kurgan's Tobol, Blue Lakes Water Worsens in HeatDue to recent heat, water quality at official beaches in Kurgan (Kurgan Oblast, Russia) has deteriorated, prompting the city administration to recommend temporarily refraining from swimming.
Elite Kazan high-rise facade replacement after drone strikeFacade repair work has begun at the elite Lazurnye Nebesa high-rise in Kazan, damaged by a drone strike in December 2024. Costs are estimated at half a billion rubles (about $5.3 million at current rates).
Larisa Sergukhina pays tribute to DerzhavinLarisa Sergukhina, a deputy of the Novgorod Regional Duma, laid flowers at the grave of Gavriil Derzhavin in the Transfiguration Cathedral of the Varlaamo-Khutyn Monastery.
500,000 Ruble Fine for Bribe at Chelyabinsk PlantA Chelyabinsk company has been fined 500,000 rubles (approximately $5,600 at current rates) for offering a bribe to a factory's production director.
Volgograd Ferris wheel reveals abandoned DK and wastelandThe renovated Ferris wheel "Red Sun" opens today in the Krasnoarmeysky district of Volgograd. Photographer Sergey Kozhev has captured the views that will greet first visitors.
Online dating scam: Kirov man loses 3,000 rublesA 19-year-old resident of Kirov (Kirov Region, Russia) met a girl on a dating site and agreed to buy tickets for a boat trip, after which he encountered a fraudulent refund scheme.
