De-icing containers stolen, salt stored outdoors in St. PetersburgAt a St. Petersburg legislative meeting, an official reported that de-icing materials are stored on streets due to container theft. He later clarified that thefts are rare and storage is for processing.
Balakhna bypass road project costs rise by billionsThe estimated cost for constructing the Balakhna bypass has increased to 30.3 billion rubles, with plans to build it as a toll road under a public-private concession model.
St. Petersburg Snow Removal Would Bury Historic FortressDuring the current winter season in St. Petersburg, over 1.3 million cubic meters of snow have been removed for disposal. According to officials, this volume would completely hide the historic Peter and Paul Fortress.
Orsk Training Flight Crash: Family to Receive AidThe family of Timofey Kurdugov, a Yekaterinburg resident who died in a training flight crash in Orsk, will receive assistance, the regional governor announced.
Rosmorport Seeks Contractor for Sochi Port ReconstructionRosmorport has published a tender for reconstructing federal infrastructure at the Sochi sea port, with a contract value of over 737 million rubles (approximately $8 million). The tender was announced on January 30 and bids are due by February 19.
Suspect in Child's Murder Arrested in Pskov After ChaseThe suspect in the abduction and murder of 9-year-old Pavel was detained in Pskov after a large-scale operation. Investigators found that he might have known the boy previously.
Murmansk Perinatal Center to close for two weeksThe Perinatal Center in Murmansk will temporarily close from February 2 to 16 for planned disinfection, redirecting expectant mothers to the regional hospital's maternity ward.
Tyumen Teenager Sentenced for Terrorist ActA Tyumen resident has been sentenced for terrorism and money laundering after setting fire to a railway relay cabinet on orders from Ukraine, according to prosecutors.
St. Petersburg Gridlocked in Evening Traffic JamsOn the evening of February 2, road congestion in St. Petersburg reached a maximum of 9 points. Experts note abnormally dense traffic, especially on the Ring Road and Western High-Speed Diameter.
Zoo primates receive coniferous treatsLeningrad Zoo released a video showing monkeys receiving green treats from the Peter the Great Botanical Garden. The recording was published on February 2.
Home Arrest for Administration Employee After Child's DeathThe investigator requested detention, but the court in Verkhny Ufaley chose house arrest as a preventive measure. The accused is an employee of the Nyazepetrovsk administration, suspected of negligence that led to a child's death.
St. Petersburg to build three snow-melting facilities by 2030St. Petersburg Water Utility assured deputies of sufficient capacity for snow disposal. To enhance operations by 2030, three new stationary snow-melting facilities are planned to be put into operation.
Court orders house arrest for official after child's death in wellA court in Chelyabinsk region has placed a local administration employee under house arrest following the death of a child in a well. The investigator had requested custody, but the court opted for house arrest until March 28.
FIFA President Calls for End to Russian Team BanFIFA President Gianni Infantino has stated that the organization must consider lifting the suspension of Russian teams, as the ban has only bred more hatred and disappointment.
