Latest City News from Russia

Twenty Lawyers Defend Colleague in Court Over Alleged Assault on Police OfficerA Vladivostok lawyer has been placed under house arrest until March 15 on suspicion of using violence against a police officer, prompting over 20 of his colleagues to attend court in his defense.

Feb 4, 2026

0

Five Nearly Froze in Stuck Car on Volga IceIn the Dubovsky district of Volgograd region, rescuers evacuated five young people at night who could have frozen in a stalled car on the ice of the Volga.

Feb 4, 2026

0

Samara Circus to Stage Unique Girl and Elephant Friendship ShowThe Samara Circus will host an elephant show by honored Russian artist Andrey Dementyev-Kornilov from January 24 to February 23, 2026. The performance, titled 'The Girl and the Elephant', is based on a story by Alexander Kuprin.

Feb 4, 2026

0

Moscow conference unveils path to future profession for studentsAt a conference in Moscow, students are introduced to Process Mining, a technology that helps pinpoint weaknesses in corporate workflows and improve efficiency.

Feb 4, 2026

0

Vika Koltsova Requires Urgent Spinal Surgery in Saint Petersburg13-year-old Vika Koltsova from Saint Petersburg is battling spinal muscular atrophy. To correct progressive scoliosis, she needs an urgent operation costing over 3.5 million rubles.

Feb 4, 2026

0

Five Youths Rescued from Stalled Car on Volga IceRescue services were dispatched overnight on January 23 to save five young people stuck in a stalled car on the Volga ice near Dubovka, Volgograd Oblast.

Feb 4, 2026

0

Half of Foreign Students in Tomsk Are From KazakhstanKazakh students account for nearly half of all foreign enrollees in Tomsk, with Chinese students forming the second largest contingent, according to regional statistics.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Another Historic Building in Kazan May Lose Protected StatusA negative expert opinion has put the 1881 Gurevich House at risk of losing its protected status. The same expert had previously drawn criticism from heritage defenders for a similar case.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Another Tasty Record? Syty Babr Festival Dates Set in IrkutskIt traditionally takes place on the square near the monument to Alexander III.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Yekaterinburg Approves Demolition of Building with Legendary InscriptionExperts have approved the demolition of a former instrument plant in Yekaterinburg, finding it poses no risk to adjacent heritage sites.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Power Outage Strikes Several Streets in RyazanA 'technological fault' caused a power outage affecting several streets in Ryazan on Tuesday, with crews working to restore electricity within four hours.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Severomorsk's Renewal Continues: Further Changes Planned for Northern Fleet CapitalFollowing the installation of architectural lighting, Severomorsk is set to see further development projects, including a promenade and hospital upgrades.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Chernobyl Liquidators Memorial Planned for Central ChitaThe regional ministry of culture in Chita has announced a competition for designs of a memorial to honor the liquidators of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, planned for installation in the city center.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Badenland thermal complex to open in Yekaterinburg on January 24The giant thermal spa will begin receiving guests on January 24, though the launch was initially planned for December.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Demolition approved for Yekaterinburg building with legendary artExperts have confirmed that razing the former Ural Instrument-Making Plant in Yekaterinburg will not damage nearby architectural monuments.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Fare payments double-deducted in VolgogradPublic transport passengers in Volgograd are facing double deductions for contactless payments, and the operator links this to mobile network disruptions.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Free green transport for Irkutsk students January 25On January 25, students in Irkutsk can use municipal buses, trams, and trolleybuses for free to celebrate Russian Student Day.

Feb 3, 2026

0

January 24 Opening for Yekaterinburg's Badenland Thermal ComplexBadenland, a massive thermal complex in Yekaterinburg, will open on Saturday, January 24, starting at 12:00.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Violations Found in Food Service at Sochi Hotel Where Children Fell IllThe case involves the Loo-Arena hotel complex, where young athletes were diagnosed with an infection in early January.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Chita neighborhood freezes despite utility's normal temperature claimResidents in Chita's Severny district have reported freezing conditions in their homes for over a week, but the heating company TGK-14 says its measurements are within norms.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Volgograd trolleybus passengers report double fare deductionsThe payment system operator links the failures to mobile internet issues.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Yekaterininskaya Clinic in Krasnodar installs expert-class CT scannerOn 23 January, the Yekaterininskaya Clinic in Krasnodar introduced a new expert-class CT scanner, which aids in early diagnosis of severe diseases.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Five Key Priorities: How Andrey Chibis Sees Murmansk Region's Development in 2026Governor Andrey Chibis presented his key development priorities for Murmansk Region in 2026 during an annual press conference held in Murmansk on January 22.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Ufa Residents Call Planeta District a Concrete JungleResidents of Ufa share mixed opinions on the Planeta microdistrict, with many criticizing its lack of greenery and high-density housing, while some express satisfaction with their homes.

Feb 3, 2026

0

Miniature sculptures of artisans installed on Kungur streetsIn Kungur, a new attraction for tourists and locals features miniature bronze sculptures of traditional artisans, created by local sculptor Andrey Belyov.

Feb 3, 2026

0