Latest City News from Russia

Volunteer Complains City Hall Hasn't Paid HimVolunteer Complains City Hall Hasn't Paid Him
Volunteer Complains City Hall Hasn't Paid HimAnton Vasilyev, a volunteer from Yakutsk known as 'Dobrynya', says he worked as a street cleaner for five months but has not received his salary since November, despite promises from a contractor.
Kopeysk Completes Major Overhaul of Women's Health CenterKopeysk Completes Major Overhaul of Women's Health Center
Kopeysk Completes Major Overhaul of Women's Health CenterA tour of the newly renovated women's consultation center in Kopeysk reveals a modern space designed for expectant mothers, with improved facilities and creative activities.
Residents of Volgograd Suburb Go Half a Year Without MailResidents of Volgograd Suburb Go Half a Year Without Mail
Residents of Volgograd Suburb Go Half a Year Without MailResidents of the Raduzhny settlement near Volgograd have not received mail for months due to a lack of postal workers. Their correspondence ended up with the head of a neighboring garden association, sparking disputes over the legality of the actions.
Primorye auctions 50.9 million ruble waste contractPrimorye auctions 50.9 million ruble waste contract
Primorye auctions 50.9 million ruble waste contractAuthorities in Primorye have announced an auction for municipal solid waste transportation in the Oktyabrsky District, with a starting price of 50.9 million rubles ($566,200 at current rates). The contract is set to begin on May 1 and last until December 31.
Samara launches voting for urban comfort improvementsSamara launches voting for urban comfort improvements
Samara launches voting for urban comfort improvementsResidents of Samara can submit proposals for 72 public spaces until February 2, aiding in the selection of areas for improvement in 2027 under the 'Formation of a Comfortable Urban Environment' program.
Volgograd villagers' mail held by neighbor amid postal shortageVolgograd villagers' mail held by neighbor amid postal shortage
Volgograd villagers' mail held by neighbor amid postal shortageLetters addressed to residents of Raduzhny village ended up in the hands of the chairman of a neighboring settlement.
Belsky Scolds Officials Over Demolition of Shopping Center
Belsky Scolds Officials Over Demolition of Shopping CenterDuring a discussion of a bill on fines for illegal trade, St. Petersburg parliament speaker Alexander Belsky harshly criticized the work of the property control committee, linking it to the demolition of a shopping center near the Primorskaya metro station.
ZAGS office in Yaroslavl temporarily closedZAGS office in Yaroslavl temporarily closed
ZAGS office in Yaroslavl temporarily closedThe ZAGS office in Yaroslavl's Zavolzhsky District has suspended public services. Services are now available only by appointment or at other offices in the region.
Which kiosks will be demolished in YekaterinburgWhich kiosks will be demolished in Yekaterinburg
Which kiosks will be demolished in YekaterinburgRussia's Supreme Court upheld the authorities' position by overturning a lower court's decision, allowing the demolition of non-stationary trading facilities to continue.
SVO Volunteer Leader in Perm Dies After Long IllnessSVO Volunteer Leader in Perm Dies After Long Illness
SVO Volunteer Leader in Perm Dies After Long IllnessElena Sushintseva, a leading volunteer in the Perm Krai who organized and escorted humanitarian convoys to the special military operation zone, has died after a prolonged illness.
Yaroslavl District Civil Registry Office Stops OperationsYaroslavl District Civil Registry Office Stops Operations
Yaroslavl District Civil Registry Office Stops OperationsThe civil registry office in Yaroslavl's Zavolzhsky District has suspended services in what officials call a temporary measure, redirecting residents to another location.
Supreme Court Ends Yekaterinburg Kiosk Fight, Lists Stalls for DemolitionSupreme Court Ends Yekaterinburg Kiosk Fight, Lists Stalls for Demolition
Supreme Court Ends Yekaterinburg Kiosk Fight, Lists Stalls for DemolitionThe street trading reform will continue in the city.
First Comet of 2026 Doomed to Hit SunFirst Comet of 2026 Doomed to Hit Sun
First Comet of 2026 Doomed to Hit SunAstronomers have detected comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), which, according to calculations, will collide with the Sun on April 4. The celestial body has 73 days left before its demise.
Voronezh city hall outlines new funeral permit proceduresVoronezh city hall outlines new funeral permit procedures
Voronezh city hall outlines new funeral permit proceduresThe new regulations will take effect on February 1.
Tyumen's New Embankment: See What It Looks LikeTyumen's New Embankment: See What It Looks Like
Tyumen's New Embankment: See What It Looks LikeA partially developed embankment section in Tyumen features a small path leading to the older waterfront, illuminated by numerous lanterns.
St. Petersburg Snow Removal Failures at 50 LocationsSt. Petersburg Snow Removal Failures at 50 Locations
St. Petersburg Snow Removal Failures at 50 LocationsGATI inspectors surveyed 83 popular sites in St. Petersburg and identified snow removal violations at over half of them.
Mother of special military operation hero demands Order of Courage for fallen sonMother of special military operation hero demands Order of Courage for fallen son
Mother of special military operation hero demands Order of Courage for fallen sonArtyom Sugrobov died at 20, evacuating hundreds of wounded from the battlefield. His mother has been unable to receive the promised Order of Courage for a year and a half due to bureaucratic delays.
Sim gets digital network upgrade from MegafonSim gets digital network upgrade from Megafon
Sim gets digital network upgrade from MegafonThe hometown of renowned physicist Igor Kurchatov has received an upgrade to its communication infrastructure.
Tula begins penalizing negligent property management firmsTula begins penalizing negligent property management firms
Tula begins penalizing negligent property management firmsAuthorities in Tula have begun holding management companies accountable for failing to clear ice and snow from apartment building areas.
Broken warm bus stop leaves Krasnoyarsk residents out in the coldBroken warm bus stop leaves Krasnoyarsk residents out in the cold
Broken warm bus stop leaves Krasnoyarsk residents out in the coldResidents of Krasnoyarsk's Studgorodok district report that a sheltered bus stop is not functioning during a severe cold snap with temperatures below -30°C (-22°F).
Bashkortostan Residents Report Mobile Internet Outage AgainBashkortostan Residents Report Mobile Internet Outage Again
Bashkortostan Residents Report Mobile Internet Outage AgainBashkortostan residents are complaining about another mobile internet failure on January 21, despite continuing to pay for the service.
Novoselki Waste Complex Design Approved for 14B Rubles
Novoselki Waste Complex Design Approved for 14B RublesThe City Planning Committee has approved the project for a waste processing complex in Levashovo. The construction cost is 14 billion rubles (about $156 million at current rates).
Hotel, IT Cluster, and Sports Center: The New Murmansk University CampusHotel, IT Cluster, and Sports Center: The New Murmansk University Campus
Hotel, IT Cluster, and Sports Center: The New Murmansk University CampusGovernor Andrei Chibis called the project strategic for the Arctic region. The concept was discussed at a meeting of the Murmansk Region's architectural and urban planning council.
Updated Beeline 4G Now Available in Seven Villages in Kurgan RegionUpdated Beeline 4G Now Available in Seven Villages in Kurgan Region
Updated Beeline 4G Now Available in Seven Villages in Kurgan RegionResidents of seven remote villages in Russia's Kurgan region can now use Beeline's improved 4G network to communicate with family and friends in various formats.
Samara artist creates companions for 'Kuybyshevets' robotsSamara artist creates companions for 'Kuybyshevets' robots
Samara artist creates companions for 'Kuybyshevets' robotsArtist Denis Vertigo has installed panels featuring princesses and kites next to several robotic bas-reliefs on building facades, hoping to give them some company.