Why Irkutsk is Selling Its First Post Office BuildingA historic mansion in central Irkutsk, built in the late 18th century and once home to the city's first post office, has been put up for sale with a valuation of 47.7 million rubles (approximately $530,000 at current rates).
Deputy Attorney General Highlights Problems in Novosibirsk RegionDuring a meeting of the Novosibirsk region prosecutor's office, Deputy Attorney General Sergei Zaitsev outlined critical issues including deteriorating utility networks, waste management failures, and a rise in serious crimes.
Yakutia faces anomalous warmth and snow this weekendDespite it being mid-January, Yakutia is experiencing its second week of unusually warm weather, with temperatures well above the norm, according to a local meteorologist.
Vladivostok's Winter Smelt: Scarcity and Market PricesThe ice fishing season in Primorye has been disappointing this year, with local smelt and saffron cod nearly absent from the waters. Fishermen are catching mostly herring, but the prized fresh catch with a cucumber aroma remains elusive.
Izhevsk Weekend Events: Circus Premiere and Candle-MakingDespite the forecast for a frosty weekend in Izhevsk, there are plenty of creative, entertaining, and educational events to attend. Here is a guide to activities on January 24 and 25.
Art Installation in Yekaterinburg to Be MovedThe city of Yekaterinburg has decided to move an art installation with a philosophical inscription, though a new location has not been chosen.
Visitor Accidentally Breaks Finger Off Statue at The HermitageA 46-year-old resident of Novorossiysk has been detained after damaging a marble sculpture of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. The incident occurred on the evening of January 23 on the October Staircase of the museum.
St. Petersburg selects most creative eco-Christmas treesThe Directorate of Specially Protected Natural Areas of St. Petersburg has announced the winners of the 'EcoYolka-2026' competition. The top prize went to a homemade creation from Pushkin.
Power Outage Hits Murmansk Districts: Technical Failure CitedRosseti Severo-Zapad (Rosseti North-West) has activated a special emergency mode in the Murmansk region after a power outage on January 23, caused by a technical failure on an overhead power line.
Supreme Court upholds fine for Pulkovo over discriminationRussia's Supreme Court has upheld a fine for the operator of Pulkovo Airport, imposed for discrimination against the airline Pobeda. The decision by the Federal Antimonopoly Service was previously supported by arbitration courts.
Bastrykin Takes Control of Case on School Repair Delays in VolzhskyAlexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Investigative Committee of Russia, is personally overseeing the investigation into a criminal case regarding the disruption of major repairs at two schools in Volzhsky. This follows a video appeal from parents whose children are forced to change schools due to unfinished work.
Management Company Terra Loses Court Over ViolationsVasileostrovsky District Court in St. Petersburg ruled in favor of residents, overturning a general meeting's decision to appoint management company Terra. The plaintiffs demonstrated they were not properly notified about the vote.
