Husband and Wife Killed, Child Injured in Accident on Kola HighwayA fatal head-on collision occurred on January 30 on the Murmansk highway in the Volkhovsky District due to an unsafe overtaking maneuver. Both adult passengers of a Kia died, and their child was hospitalized.
Two fined for protest with balloons in St. PetersburgSmolninsky District Court fined two participants 20,000 rubles (about $222 at current rates) for an unauthorized protest with banners and balloons in central St. Petersburg.
August Wins Best Film at Golden Eagle AwardsThe film 'August' was named best picture at the 24th Golden Eagle awards ceremony in Moscow on January 30, winning six awards in total.
Fontanka ranks 4th in social media engagementThe online publication Fontanka.ru has taken 17th place in the citation index and fourth place for social media engagement in the 2025 ranking of the most cited online resources.
Last January day to bring sharp cold snap to Arkhangelsk OblastResidents of Arkhangelsk Oblast are bracing for a frosty night, with temperatures in some areas dropping to nearly -40°C (-40°F). The cold spell is expected to continue through the day on January 31.
Yaroslavl residents warned of frosts down to -30 degreesFrosts down to -30 degrees Celsius (-22°F) are expected in the Yaroslavl Region on January 31. Authorities recommend that drivers take extra fuel and warm clothing on trips.
Sochi Tourist Decries High Costs and Terrible ServiceRussian tourist Marina Epishina visited Sochi during the winter season and was so dissatisfied that she vows never to return. She spoke of exorbitant prices coupled with a complete lack of service.
Ex-GIMS Inspector Sentenced to Prison for Bribery in St. PetersburgThe Kuibyshev District Court of St. Petersburg has issued a guilty verdict against a former senior GIMS inspector. He was found guilty of taking bribes for expedited vessel registration and issuing certificates without exams.
Moscow to Auction Ryabushinsky Estate and Rossinsky's HouseTwo historic buildings in Moscow, the Ryabushinsky estate and the house of pilot Boris Rossinsky, are set for auction with starting prices of 165 million and 204 million rubles.
Volkhov Crash: Driver Died Before ImpactIn Volkhov, Leningrad Region, a truck crashed into a tree, and the driver died even before the accident. Law enforcement agencies are investigating the circumstances of the incident.
