Rosprirodnadzor Sues Ilim Over Environmental FeesRussia's environmental watchdog Rosprirodnadzor has filed a lawsuit against Ilim Group, seeking over 840 million rubles in payments for environmental damage in 2024.
155 Chinese lacquer panels arrive at Tsarskoye SeloChinese craftsmen recreated 155 wall lacquer panels for the apartments of Catherine II. They were delivered to the museum-reserve after two years of work using traditional techniques.
Yana Goncharova heads Nizhny Novgorod agriculture departmentYana Goncharova has been appointed head of the Department of Agriculture in the Nizhny Novgorod city administration. The department was created after the annexation of Kstovsky District to the city.
Tomsk Accident Leaves Over 200 Homes Without WaterAn accident in Tomsk has left more than 200 homes in the Nauka microdistrict without cold water, with repairs expected to continue until 10 p.m. on February 3.
COVID-19 Cases Spike in Samara RegionCOVID-19 cases in Russia's Samara Region have surged by over 14% in the past week, with the highest infection rates recorded in Kinel, Oktyabrsk, and Shentalinsky district.
Volgograd police refuse to investigate photo leak caseThe Interior Ministry stated there are no criminal cases regarding the leak of a woman's personal data. The agency did not specify whether a check was conducted on her complaint.
Murmansk Oblast ranks 4th for February holiday bookingsMurmansk Oblast retains its position as a top tourist destination for February school holidays, ranking fourth in bookings with average apartment rentals at 3,600–3,700 rubles ($40–$41) per night.
Water supply promised to Merzhanovo after lighthouse fireAfter years of delays and a devastating fire that destroyed a landmark lighthouse, a water pipeline project in Merzhanovo, Rostov Oblast, is set to be completed by summer 2026, promising normal water supply.
Meteorologists Report 12 mm Snow in Volgograd OvernightOvernight snowfall in Volgograd and Volgograd Oblast reached 12 mm, more than half the monthly norm, as a cold front passed through the region. Meteorologists explain the cause and warn of further frosts.
Kstovo residents warned about medal scam callsThe Kstovsky District administration has warned residents about a scam involving fake invitations to receive medals at the local government office.
Bukayeva to Head Yaroslavl Region Employment ServiceGovernor Mikhail Yevrayev announced personnel changes in the regional government, appointing Yulia Bukayeva as the new head of the Yaroslavl Region Employment Service.
Cause of Capitoliy Mall Smoke IdentifiedOn 3 February, smoke appeared at the Capitoliy shopping mall in St. Petersburg due to ignition of grease deposits in the exhaust system. Visitors were evacuated, and no active flames were observed.
Last Bukvin bookstore in Kurgan closingThe last store of the Bukvin book chain in Kurgan is closing due to competition from online marketplaces and declining readership.
Siberian woman slips, injured; workers face liabilityA woman slipped on an icy sidewalk on Lenin Street in Novosibirsk on January 26, suffering serious injuries. The municipal cleaning unit DEU No. 1 may hold its workers responsible.
