St. Petersburg to tighten rules for kiosks on private landStarting September 1, St. Petersburg authorities will have the right to approve the installation of kiosks on private territories. The new rules could lead to the closure of thousands of pavilions.
Ufa streets remain slippery after winter snowfallAfter heavy snowfalls and frosts, streets in Ufa have become slippery with compacted snow and ice patches, particularly at pedestrian crossings and in courtyards.
Trump threatens Iran with strikes and sends warship armadaUS President Donald Trump stated that if Iran refuses the nuclear deal, the country will face larger-scale strikes than before. A large military armada led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is already heading towards Iran's shores.
Tram Service Temporarily Suspended on Lenin Avenue in TulaTram service on Lenin Avenue in Tula will be temporarily halted starting February 7, 2026, due to preparatory work for the second stage of the Orlovsky overpass reconstruction. A free shuttle service will operate on a section of the route.
TOCHNO Group and Yandex to Develop Smart Buildings in 8 RegionsYandex and TOCHNO Group have signed a strategic partnership to develop smart building projects and a mobile app, allowing residents in eight regions to access management services digitally.
AI Cuts Safety Labor by 70% at Volga Cable FactoryAn AI system from Beeline, implemented at a cable plant in the Volga region, has automated crane operation monitoring and reduced occupational safety labor costs by 70%.
Flower Revolution: Volunteers Combat Grayness in TolyattiAn unusual urban greening initiative is gaining popularity in Tolyatti, spearheaded by a cosmetologist physician. Using personal funds and volunteers, he has organized flower plantings on central streets to restore the city's bloom.
Court confiscates five flats, four cars from ex-Rosavtodor deputyA St. Petersburg court has ruled to transfer state property worth about half a billion rubles from a former deputy head of Rosavtodor and his relatives to the state, following a prosecution request.
Tula Man Survives Elevator Shaft FallA 30-year-old man from Tula fell into an open elevator shaft at the under-construction Inspiration residential complex and was hospitalized with injuries. The regional prosecutor's office has launched an inspection into compliance with construction and safety regulations.
