Sochi Residents Dispute Official Salary ReportsThe Sochi administration reported a 12% rise in the average monthly wage to 87,700 rubles (about $974), but residents say the figures do not reflect reality.
Flu and COVID-19 Activity in St. PetersburgIn St. Petersburg, seasonal levels of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) persist, and COVID-19 cases continue to be registered. The data was published by Rospotrebnadzor.
Nine-year-old daughter told of blogger mother's deathThe nine-year-old daughter of Samara blogger Yulia Burtseva, who died after buttock augmentation surgery, was informed of her mother's passing in the presence of a psychologist.
30 salvos and a thousand fireworks honor Leningrad victoryIn St. Petersburg on January 27, an artillery salute will take place, dedicated to the anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the blockade. The main salvos and fireworks will be launched at the Peter and Paul Fortress in the evening.
Massive Taxi Inspections Underway in SochiThe State Traffic Inspectorate has launched a major inspection drive in Sochi to ensure passenger safety, with a focus on child transport.
Boris Mironov Joins SKA Coaching StaffSt. Petersburg's hockey club SKA has announced Boris Mironov's appointment to its coaching staff. The official statement was released on January 27.
