Barometric ridge to raise pressure in St. Petersburg on February 3On February 3, in St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, atmospheric pressure will rise above normal values due to a barometric ridge. Air temperature will remain significantly below the climatic norm.
Passenger outraged over separate tram fare despite city passA Yekaterinburg commuter is angry that his monthly city transport pass is not valid on a specific tram line to Verkhnyaya Pyshma, forcing him to pay extra. He was reportedly misled by support staff about the pass's coverage.
Taltsy Museum Hosts Maslenitsa Celebrations on February 21 and 22Maslenitsa festivities with traditional doll burning, folk games, and pancakes will be held at the Taltsy Museum on February 21 and 22, with tickets priced from 200 rubles (about $3 at current rates).
Jacqueline Laurita Will Not Join RHOC in New SeasonInsiders confirmed that the former star of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" will not appear in "The Real Housewives of Orange County" in the upcoming season, despite active negotiations.
New alcohol restrictions to take effect in Krasnoyarsk Territory in MarchStarting March 1, anti-alcohol restrictions will come into effect in the Krasnoyarsk Territory, limiting sales in stores and restaurants. The rules include time restrictions and two days when alcohol sales are banned entirely.
Omsk residents actively job hunting, sectors with personnel needsOmsk residents have posted over 2,660 resumes at the start of 2026, a 28% increase in job searches compared to the same period last year, with demand rising in manufacturing, healthcare, and education.
Volunteers find body of 9-year-old boy trapped in iceThe body of a 9-year-old boy was found in the Lomonosovsky District on February 3. Volunteers and concerned citizens aided in the search, leading to the discovery.
Sauna Owners Face Charges for Fatal Fire in KuzbassFive teenagers died in a private sauna fire in Prokopyevsk, Kemerovo Oblast, on January 31. The administrator described the final moments, as owners are accused of operating illegally.
