Criminal Case Opened After Murmansk and Severomorsk BlackoutIn Murmansk Oblast, a criminal case has been opened after a blackout left Murmansk and the closed town of Severomorsk without power, which investigators attribute to a sharp voltage drop.
Izhevsk Weekend Events: Circus Premiere and Candle-MakingDespite the forecast for a frosty weekend in Izhevsk, there are plenty of creative, entertaining, and educational events to attend. Here is a guide to activities on January 24 and 25.
Education Ministry to Ban Exam and Olympiad AnswersThe Ministry of Education has developed a bill limiting the distribution of ready-made answers for exam and olympiad tasks. This is intended to prevent cheating and improve the quality of knowledge.
Rendezvous Faces Scandal After Lavish Courchevel CelebrationA scandal has erupted around the Rendezvous clothing and footwear chain following a luxurious press tour in Courchevel for its boutique's 16th and company's 25th anniversary. Employees have complained of salary cuts, which the company denies.
Art Installation in Yekaterinburg to Be MovedThe city of Yekaterinburg has decided to move an art installation with a philosophical inscription, though a new location has not been chosen.
Visitor Accidentally Breaks Finger Off Statue at The HermitageA 46-year-old resident of Novorossiysk has been detained after damaging a marble sculpture of Empress Alexandra Feodorovna. The incident occurred on the evening of January 23 on the October Staircase of the museum.
St. Petersburg selects most creative eco-Christmas treesThe Directorate of Specially Protected Natural Areas of St. Petersburg has announced the winners of the 'EcoYolka-2026' competition. The top prize went to a homemade creation from Pushkin.
Missing Krasnoyarsk Teen Found With Girl, Money GoneA 14-year-old boy, the son of a local businessman, was located in Krasnoyarsk after he vanished, apparently scammed out of 3 million rubles (about $30,000 at current rates).
Talks Between Russia, US, and Ukraine Conclude in UAEThe first session of a trilateral working group on the Ukrainian crisis has ended in the UAE, with delegations from Russia, the United States, and Ukraine showing intent to continue dialogue.
Winter marathon to close Road of Life for a dayOn January 25, an international winter marathon will take place in the Vsevolozhsky District, leading to the closure of a section of the Road of Life highway. Traffic will be halted for 11 hours.
Giant Elephant Wanders Through Central Samara in VideoAn elephant escaped from the Oleg Popov Samara State Circus on Friday evening and took a stroll through the city center, with residents capturing the unusual event on video.
Pulkovo Airport Wins Court Case Related to PobedaPulkovo Airport has refuted accusations of discrimination against the airline Pobeda. The St. Petersburg City Court supported the airport's position in the legal proceedings.
Yaroslavl Region Announces New Education MergersAuthorities have detailed a wave of mergers affecting children's centers, boarding schools, and development institutes to streamline operations and expand educational programs.
St. Petersburg Resident Arrested for Child Pornography on TelegramThe Smolninsky District Court in St. Petersburg has ordered the arrest of a local man accused of selling child pornography via Telegram. He faces charges for producing and distributing materials depicting minors.
