Mortgage in January 2026: Record 430 Billion RublesIn January 2026, the Russian mortgage market achieved record results: the volume of loans issued reached 430 billion rubles (approximately $4.8 billion at current rates) according to VTB estimates. The figure tripled compared to January last year.
St. Petersburg New Build Demand Surges 46%In January 2026, a significant increase in the number of transactions was recorded on the primary real estate market of St. Petersburg. Buyers actively applied for mortgages ahead of changes to the program effective February 1.
No One Wants to Buy New Apartments in SamaraMore than a third of apartments in new buildings due for completion in 2025 remain unsold, a historic high, with Samara among cities reporting 40–50% unsold stock.
From idea to life: St. Petersburg public spacesRound table participants discussed how modern public spaces are changing St. Petersburg's urban environment, which formats are in demand, and how to balance resident comfort with openness.
Moscow rent money buys months in regionsA month's rent in Moscow can cover several months of living in many Russian cities, highlighting a stark price gap. Here's how far your money goes.
School No. 338 and SPbGMTU Partner for Engineer TrainingMoscow School No. 338 and St. Petersburg State Marine Technical University (SPbGMTU) have agreed to a partnership. They will create a training center in the new Korabelka complex in New Moscow.
Top Pomorye Developers Named: People's ChoiceA major developer shares insights on the People's Award and the value of public choice after residents selected their top builders in the Pomorye region.
Chelyabinsk residents get interest-free apartment installment planA developer in central Chelyabinsk has launched an interest-free installment plan for apartments, requiring full payment by the end of 2026 and monthly payments starting at 35,000 rubles ($389 at current rates).
Family Mortgage: Far Fewer Changes Than FearedParents of young children can breathe easy: Russia's family mortgage program saw only one change on February 1, 2026—a ban on multiple subsidized loans per family.
Million-rouble payouts for apartment buyers: one conditionStarting January 1, a moratorium on penalties for delayed apartment handovers was lifted, allowing buyers to claim compensation. Expert Maria Ivatkina explains how to calculate the payout and the condition to avoid losing the right.
Looters Strip Tyumen Woman's Apartment CleanA Tyumen woman has been living with relatives for over six months after looters stole nearly all her belongings, and she awaits a new apartment.
Dolina's Scheme or Tyrant? Court Dismisses Land SuitA woman from Tyumen who said she sold her land plot under threats from her live-in partner had her lawsuit dismissed by the appellate court, which found the sale was genuine.
Yuzhny Market in Tyumen to Close in AprilThe Yuzhny market building in Tyumen will be demolished in April to widen Chaplina Street, with no relocation options for vendors.
Famous Market in Tyumen to Be DemolishedTyumen authorities ordered the demolition of the Yuzhny Market on Chaplyna Street to widen the road. Vendors have been given short notice to vacate.
130M Ruble Mansion with Swarovski Chandelier in KrasnodarA mansion built in 1995 with seven bedrooms and a custom Swarovski chandelier has been listed for 130 million rubles (approx. $1.4 million) in Krasnodar's Dubinka district.
Small apartments lead Tyumen new home salesIn Tyumen, apartments of 40-44 square meters have become the most in demand. Interest in spacious housing continues to decline, analysts report.
