Chita removes 16% more illegal advertising banners in a yearThe city removed 257 illegal advertising structures in 2025, up from 217 the previous year. Officials say the crackdown follows changes to improvement rules adopted four years ago.
Yaroslavl Region Lottery Winner Becomes MillionaireA resident of the Yaroslavl region won 3 million rubles (approximately $40,000 at current rates) in the Stoloto lottery. The winner has not yet claimed the prize.
New Kindergarten to Open in Oktyabrsky District from September 1A new municipal kindergarten in Novosibirsk's Oktyabrsky district, built entirely by a local developer, is set to open its doors on the first of September for children from the surrounding area.
Putin's visit closes Palace Square in St. PetersburgTemporary barriers have been installed around Palace Square and the embankment in St. Petersburg. This is due to a working visit by President Vladimir Putin.
Sochi Begins Mass Inspection of Trees Planted in 2025Specialists are assessing the survival of hundreds of palms and trees planted on the city's streets and in its parks. All work is being carried out under a municipal program.