Volgograd School Has No Russian Language Teacher for Eighth GradersThree eighth-grade classes at a Volgograd school with advanced programs lack a permanent Russian language teacher, using a primary school instructor instead. The position for grades 5–11 has been open since summer, offering 30,000 rubles ($333 at current rates).
Omsk Police Find Two Missing Girls After Three DaysTwo teenagers, aged 17 and 18, who went missing from a children's home in Omsk on January 23, have been located safe after a three-day search, according to authorities.
Oleg Shalaev detained for bribery amid past measles, corruption scandalsOleg Shalaev, the chief doctor of Ryazan Regional Clinical Hospital, was detained last week on suspicion of taking a bribe. This isn't his first scandal; he was previously involved in controversies during his tenure at a hospital in Noyabrsk.
Tyumen's Cultural Program for 2026The Tyumen Concert and Theater Association has announced its cultural program for 2026, which includes premieres and tours across various venues.
Sochi Begins Mass Inspection of Trees Planted in 2025Specialists are assessing the survival of hundreds of palms and trees planted on the city's streets and in its parks. All work is being carried out under a municipal program.
Short Circuit Fire Closes Perm's Ice TownA short circuit caused a fire in a food stall on Perm's esplanade, leading to the temporary closure of the ice town. The mayor has promised to announce when it will reopen.
Parking Drops in Central St. Petersburg After New TariffsThe total number of parking payments in St. Petersburg increased in 2025, but transactions in central districts decreased by 20-30% after the introduction of differentiated tariffs.
From Accordion to Advisor: Valentin Rabotenko Accused of FraudValentin Rabotenko, the organizer of the international street culture festival Kardo and a former advisor to the Stavropol governor, is currently in custody, accused of embezzling state funds allocated for the event.
Tougher competition looms for paid spots at Russian collegesRussian authorities plan to limit the number of tuition-based slots in vocational colleges for oversaturated fields like law and economics, aiming to redirect students into technical and industrial trades.
Volgograd driver wins appeal over green zone parking fineA Volgograd woman has become one of the first to successfully challenge a fine for parking on a 'green zone'. The court sided with her and canceled the penalty, influenced by the violation recording system.
Citymatic faced waste removal issues during New Year holidays due to frostsDuring the New Year holidays, residents in northern Russia complained about poor waste removal, with Murmansk region ranking ninth for such complaints. The prosecutor's office identified problems with the regional operator, Citymatic, which cited equipment failures due to severe frosts.
