St. Petersburg to Tighten Control Over Private KiosksGovernor Alexander Beglov announced new powers for city authorities in the non-stationary trade sector. This has become possible due to a federal bill that will come into force in 2026.
Deputy Yevgeny Monakhov Detained in DzerzhinskDeputy of the Dzerzhinsk City Duma Yevgeny Monakhov was detained at the end of January. It is suggested that the incident is related to a commercial bribery case.
Dzerzhinsk City Council Deputy Yevgeny Monakhov DetainedCity council deputy Yevgeny Monakhov was detained in Dzerzhinsk in late January, with sources suggesting a connection to a commercial bribery case; he is currently held in pre-trial detention.
St. Petersburg Deputies Criticize Abolition of Land Purchase BenefitsThe St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly approved in first reading the abolition of the preferential mechanism for land plot purchase by tenants. Speaker Alexander Belsky and other deputies sharply criticized the officials' initiative.
Electronic voting law for ombudsmen sparks spat in SaratovA dispute over a regional law introducing electronic voting for human and child rights commissioners involved deputies from United Russia, the Communist Party, and the Rodina party.
Ex-Deputy Minister to Handle Far East and Arctic TourismFormer deputy minister of Zabaykalsky Krai's economic development ministry has joined the Far East and Arctic Development Corporation to work on tourism and investment, after leaving her post in August.
Shumkov Slams Former Shchuchye Heads Over Theft CasesGovernor Vadim Shumkov has criticized former heads of Shchuchye, citing criminal cases including the theft of orphan apartments and road funds, with one official convicted.
What to know about Voronezh regional deputy Alexander SolodovAlexander Solodov, a former chief federal inspector for the Voronezh region, first won his mandate in 2022. He now serves as first deputy chairman of the regional parliament's budget committee.
Zelenskyy ready to meet Putin, Trump sees 'very good things'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss territorial issues and the future of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said. U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at significant progress and a possible imminent ceasefire.
Deputies Forecast Telegram Blocking Ahead of ElectionsIn the Russian parliament, a possible blocking of the Telegram messenger is being actively discussed. A number of deputies expect the platform to be shut down by September 2026, ahead of the elections.
Kuzbass Residents React to PR Chief's ExitOpinions among Kuzbass residents are split regarding the departure of the region's main public relations manager, with some viewing it as scapegoating and others as a logical step.
