New Year's tree removed from Palace SquareThe 30-meter main New Year's tree of St. Petersburg was dismantled after the holidays. Its trunk was sawn, and parts of the tree were sent for further processing.
Suvorov Man Bites Girlfriend, Gets Nearly 2 YearsA Suvorov man has been sentenced for biting his girlfriend during a jealous argument, adding to his previous criminal convictions for violent acts.
Parking lot on Konushennaya Square resumes operationFrom February 1, the parking lot on Konushennaya Square in St. Petersburg will reopen for drivers. The parking fee will be 150 rubles per hour (about $2 at current rates).
Azur Air flight to Vietnam delayed seven hoursAn Azur Air plane did not take off on time due to possible technical problems. The departure has been rescheduled for early morning the next day.
St. Petersburg Tutor-Guide Charged with Sexual Abuse of MinorThe Kalininsky District Court of St. Petersburg has taken into custody a man accused of lewd acts and sexual intercourse with a girl under 14 years old. The accused works as a guide and history tutor.
Capybaras Keksik and Kabachok Make Home at TK Ambar in SamaraResidents of Samara can now visit the new capybaras, Keksik and Kabachok, at TK Ambar's alpaca farm. The animals, known for their calm demeanor, have adapted after arriving from Chile.
Dangerous aloe drink batch found in Khanty-Mansi regionAt the end of last year, a scandal erupted around the manufacturer after buyers complained about an acetone smell. Now, inspectors have discovered a batch of the dangerous aloe drink in a store in Langepas.
Criminal case launched over video of Ufa teacher beating studentInvestigators in Ufa have opened a criminal case after seeing a video of a local teacher hitting a student with a belt. The incident occurred at Lyceum No. 161, where the prosecutor's office is also conducting an inspection.
Mother wins lawsuit for undelivered memorial near VolgogradA mother in the Volgograd region has won 750,000 rubles (approximately $7,500 at current rates) from a funeral agency that failed to install a memorial complex on her son's grave. The court-ordered penalty included a refund of a 150,000-ruble advance and compensation for moral damages.
Top Housing Developers Include Two from St. PetersburgTwo St. Petersburg-based construction firms have ranked highly in a nationwide developer rating that considers the total housing square footage completed over the past ten years.
