Tyumen apartment demand shifts to compact unitsIn Tyumen, the most popular new apartment size in 2025 was 40–44 sq m, as demand for larger units declined due to high mortgage rates and other factors.
Art. Lebedev Studio to create brand identity for KrestyArt. Lebedev's design studio will develop the brand identity for the historical Kresty complex in St. Petersburg. The project is commissioned by developer KVS-Arsenalnaya.
Lawmakers Propose Extending Family Mortgage Access to Pregnant WomenA Russian lawmaker has proposed expanding the state-supported 'Family Mortgage' program to include families from the seventh month of pregnancy, citing the need to help young families secure housing when they need it most.
Prosecutor's Office Demands Evacuation of Dilapidated Building in LevoberezhyeThe Kirovsky District Prosecutor's Office is demanding the evacuation of a dilapidated apartment building in Levoberezhye, citing imminent danger to residents. The building was declared unfit in April 2024, but evacuation is set for 2031.
Omsk Business Center Sells for Almost 300 MillionThe Oscar business center in Omsk, which previously housed a popular restaurant, is listed for sale at 280 million rubles (approximately $2.8 million at current rates).
Tyumen fences off Respublika Street building for reconstructionA building in central Tyumen, which housed shops and eateries, has been surrounded by a fence as reconstruction work begins. The client for the project is the energy company Transneft-Siberia.
New Family Mortgage Rules from February 1, 2026From February 1, 2026, the family mortgage program in Russia will change: spouses in an official marriage will become co-borrowers, and the loan will be tied to the child's registration.
