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‘We’re paying huge sums for a wasteland’: Alarm over halted Yekaterinburg construction‘We’re paying huge sums for a wasteland’: Alarm over halted Yekaterinburg construction
‘We’re paying huge sums for a wasteland’: Alarm over halted Yekaterinburg constructionResidents in Yekaterinburg’s Pionersky district are panicking after construction on their future homes was halted last summer when a foundation pit caused cracks in a neighboring yard.
Cost per square meter in Vladivostok new builds hits 202,000 rublesCost per square meter in Vladivostok new builds hits 202,000 rubles
Cost per square meter in Vladivostok new builds hits 202,000 rublesThe blame lies with inflation, taxes, and the cost of building materials.
Omsk apartment rental costs fall due to market supply growthOmsk apartment rental costs fall due to market supply growth
Omsk apartment rental costs fall due to market supply growthThe decrease primarily affects one-bedroom units and studios.
How Tyumen's criminal slum transformed into a central districtHow Tyumen's criminal slum transformed into a central district
How Tyumen's criminal slum transformed into a central districtWe continue to explore different city districts and ask residents what they think. This time, we visited a historic area that was once a criminal hub and is now almost the center of Tyumen.
Forecast: Barnaul new build prices rising in 2026Forecast: Barnaul new build prices rising in 2026
Forecast: Barnaul new build prices rising in 2026Real estate analysts predict that new construction prices in Barnaul will keep rising in 2026, with no reduction expected, according to industry experts.
20-Story Tower to Rise on Site of Stalled Tyumen Construction20-Story Tower to Rise on Site of Stalled Tyumen Construction
20-Story Tower to Rise on Site of Stalled Tyumen ConstructionA premium multifunctional complex, featuring a hotel and congress hall, is scheduled to open in two years in the heart of Tyumen.
Save on apartment purchase with discounts and low mortgage ratesSave on apartment purchase with discounts and low mortgage rates
Save on apartment purchase with discounts and low mortgage ratesThe federal developer Talan introduces its Siberia project in Novosibirsk, offering apartments with discounts up to 11% and a family mortgage at reduced rates.
20-Story Tower to Replace Unfinished Office in Tyumen Center20-Story Tower to Replace Unfinished Office in Tyumen Center
20-Story Tower to Replace Unfinished Office in Tyumen CenterAccording to plans, the premium-class multifunctional complex will open in just a couple of years.
Why Winter Doesn't Stop Residents from Walking in New DevelopmentsWhy Winter Doesn't Stop Residents from Walking in New Developments
Why Winter Doesn't Stop Residents from Walking in New DevelopmentsResidents of modern residential complexes no longer forgo walks during winter. Thoughtful landscaping transforms courtyards into all-season spaces, according to developers.
Businessman's Apartment Seized in 'Dolinaya Effect' Fraud CaseBusinessman's Apartment Seized in 'Dolinaya Effect' Fraud Case
Businessman's Apartment Seized in 'Dolinaya Effect' Fraud CaseKaren Badamyan received keys to his seized apartment in Volzhsk, Russia, after a month-long standoff, but he cannot live there as it remains subject to a criminal investigation.
Businessman's apartment near Volgograd seized in 'Dolinaya effect' caseBusinessman's apartment near Volgograd seized in 'Dolinaya effect' case
Businessman's apartment near Volgograd seized in 'Dolinaya effect' caseA businessman in Volgograd's satellite city has had his purchased apartment seized as part of a fraud investigation, but he eventually received the keys after a month-long dispute with the elderly seller.
Mere Pennies: Apartments for Smartphone Prices in VoronezhMere Pennies: Apartments for Smartphone Prices in Voronezh
Mere Pennies: Apartments for Smartphone Prices in VoronezhWe compiled a rating of real estate listings where housing is priced similarly to a new iPhone.
What Real Estate Costs a Smartphone in Tula OblastWhat Real Estate Costs a Smartphone in Tula Oblast
What Real Estate Costs a Smartphone in Tula OblastHomes in Tula Oblast can be purchased for the cost of a new smartphone, though often with significant drawbacks, as found in a survey of listings priced from 80,000 to 180,000 rubles.
Rosatom and KGA Develop Digital 3D Model of St. Petersburg
Rosatom and KGA Develop Digital 3D Model of St. PetersburgA precise three-dimensional model of St. Petersburg is being created jointly by Rosatom and the city's Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture. By 2026, it will cover about 40% of the city's territory.
Residents and Developer Fail to Reach Agreement on Mayakovskogo StreetResidents and Developer Fail to Reach Agreement on Mayakovskogo Street
Residents and Developer Fail to Reach Agreement on Mayakovskogo StreetA developer in Omsk plans to sue 14 homeowners over disputes on compensation for their properties in a redevelopment zone, with court involvement expected.
Cost of housing in Tyumen has increased, markup exceeds 200%Cost of housing in Tyumen has increased, markup exceeds 200%
Cost of housing in Tyumen has increased, markup exceeds 200%The construction industry has not avoided the general trend of price increases. This directly affects the new housing market.
Developer Markup Exceeds 200% as New Housing Costs Shift in TyumenDeveloper Markup Exceeds 200% as New Housing Costs Shift in Tyumen
Developer Markup Exceeds 200% as New Housing Costs Shift in TyumenPrices are rising across the board. And the construction sector is no exception.
Omsk Orphans Lose 25 Apartments; Investigative Committee Names SuspectOmsk Orphans Lose 25 Apartments; Investigative Committee Names Suspect
Omsk Orphans Lose 25 Apartments; Investigative Committee Names SuspectA director in Omsk region is facing trial for abusing his power to buy apartments for orphans at inflated prices, causing a loss of over 61 million rubles.
2025 Housing Results for St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region2025 Housing Results for St. Petersburg and Leningrad Region
2025 Housing Results for St. Petersburg and Leningrad RegionSt. Petersburg ended 2025 with maintained housing commissioning volumes, while the Leningrad Region set a new record. Details of the statistics and plans for the next year.
Rent, dorm, or own apartment: housing costs for students near Perm universitiesRent, dorm, or own apartment: housing costs for students near Perm universities
Rent, dorm, or own apartment: housing costs for students near Perm universitiesOn Russian Student Day, experts compiled a selection of studios and one-bedroom apartments with convenient layouts at affordable prices near Perm universities.
St. Petersburg Companies Lead in New Housing Construction in 2025
St. Petersburg Companies Lead in New Housing Construction in 2025Two developers from St. Petersburg have entered the top ten for volume of housing delivered across Russia in 2025.
St. Petersburg Company Ranks in Top Ten for Construction
St. Petersburg Company Ranks in Top Ten for ConstructionThe LSR Group from St. Petersburg took ninth place in the all-Russian rating of developers by volume of current housing construction for 2025.
Authorities Unveil Development Project for VIZ QuarterAuthorities Unveil Development Project for VIZ Quarter
Authorities Unveil Development Project for VIZ QuarterA large-scale reconstruction is planned for a quarter on the Verkh-Isetsky (VIZ) district near 'Leman Pro' and the Novomoskovsky market, with a site reserved for a metro station.
Authorities Unveil VIZ Quarter Redevelopment Plan with Metro StationAuthorities Unveil VIZ Quarter Redevelopment Plan with Metro Station
Authorities Unveil VIZ Quarter Redevelopment Plan with Metro StationThe redevelopment plan for a VIZ neighborhood, including areas around 'Leman Pro' and the Novomoskovsky market, has been presented for public discussion. The project reserves space for a future metro station.
Kuzbass Ministry Responds to Developer's Unpaid Debt ClaimsKuzbass Ministry Responds to Developer's Unpaid Debt Claims
Kuzbass Ministry Responds to Developer's Unpaid Debt ClaimsKuzbass authorities have commented on a construction company's complaints about unpaid fees for a cultural center in Listvyanka, with the ministry confirming that some payments are pending.