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580 Foreigners Taken to Police After Perekryostok Inspections
580 Foreigners Taken to Police After Perekryostok InspectionsSt. Petersburg police have delivered 580 foreign workers from the Perekryostok supermarket chain to police departments after checks initiated by a fatal incident in one of the stores.
Monument to Rimsky-Korsakov Restored in St. Petersburg
Monument to Rimsky-Korsakov Restored in St. PetersburgThe Museum of Urban Sculpture announced the completion of the restoration of the composer's monument on Theater Square. Citizens will soon be able to see the updated monument.
Unfinished Chernomorsky Ice Palace in Novorossiysk to be reconstructedUnfinished Chernomorsky Ice Palace in Novorossiysk to be reconstructed
Unfinished Chernomorsky Ice Palace in Novorossiysk to be reconstructedMayor of Novorossiysk Andrei Kravchenko confirmed on January 23 that the Chernomorsky Ice Palace will undergo reconstruction rather than completion of the previously started construction. The authorities plan to announce the project's implementation timeline in February.
House Arrest for Two Defendants in Lenenergo Bribery Case
House Arrest for Two Defendants in Lenenergo Bribery CaseA court in St. Petersburg has chosen house arrest as a preventive measure for two employees of Lenenergo. They are accused of receiving large sums for expediting official procedures.
Almetyevsk to Open Kindergarten with Bomb ShelterAlmetyevsk to Open Kindergarten with Bomb Shelter
Almetyevsk to Open Kindergarten with Bomb ShelterA new kindergarten in Almetyevsk, equipped with basements that can serve as bomb shelters, is set to open in February. The three-story facility, named 'Polyanka,' meets modern standards and includes a Tatar language study room.
Mall Security Guards Involved in Fatal Detention and Earlier Fight
Mall Security Guards Involved in Fatal Detention and Earlier FightAt a shopping complex on Kolomyazhsky Prospekt in St. Petersburg, security guards used forceful methods leading to a fight and a visitor's death. The investigation is examining both incidents.
Yaroslavl Youth Theater Cancels January PerformancesYaroslavl Youth Theater Cancels January Performances
Yaroslavl Youth Theater Cancels January PerformancesYaroslavl Youth Theater has cancelled all performances scheduled for January. Ticket holders can return their tickets at the original points of purchase.
Deputy Governor Oleg Berkovich Discharged After SurgeryDeputy Governor Oleg Berkovich Discharged After Surgery
Deputy Governor Oleg Berkovich Discharged After SurgeryOleg Berkovich, the deputy governor of Nizhny Novgorod Region, was discharged from the hospital after a successful operation to address a recurrent spinal injury.
Tyumen Awaits Warming After Cold SpellTyumen Awaits Warming After Cold Spell
Tyumen Awaits Warming After Cold SpellTyumen residents can expect sharp temperature fluctuations over the next two weeks, with forecasts indicating a cold snap followed by a warm-up.
Moscow Boosts Access to Same-Day Minimally Invasive SurgeryMoscow Boosts Access to Same-Day Minimally Invasive Surgery
Moscow Boosts Access to Same-Day Minimally Invasive SurgeryReplacing lengthy hospital stays with one-day procedures is now possible thanks to the large-scale development of short-stay hospitals in Moscow, where over 200,000 such procedures were performed last year.
Coordinated Demolition of Tiles on Nevsky ProspektCoordinated Demolition of Tiles on Nevsky Prospekt
Coordinated Demolition of Tiles on Nevsky ProspektConstruction workers are demolishing facing tiles on a building at Nevsky Prospekt, 23. The Capital Construction Fund stated that the work is coordinated with the urban planning committee.
Performances canceled at Yaroslavl Youth Theater through JanuaryPerformances canceled at Yaroslavl Youth Theater through January
Performances canceled at Yaroslavl Youth Theater through JanuaryThe Yaroslavl Youth Theater has canceled all January 2026 performances due to fire safety violations, with refunds available at purchase points.
Fakirs and workshops highlight Murmansk's Hello Sun festivalFakirs and workshops highlight Murmansk's Hello Sun festival
Fakirs and workshops highlight Murmansk's Hello Sun festivalThe winter festival 'Hello, Sun!' will take place this Sunday in Murmansk's Central Square, celebrating the return of sunlight after the polar night.
Nizhny Novgorod Deputy Governor Has Urgent SurgeryNizhny Novgorod Deputy Governor Has Urgent Surgery
Nizhny Novgorod Deputy Governor Has Urgent SurgeryToday, Oleg Berkovich was discharged from the hospital.
Boris the fold-eared cat adopted in Novosibirsk after shelter storyBoris the fold-eared cat adopted in Novosibirsk after shelter story
Boris the fold-eared cat adopted in Novosibirsk after shelter storyThe new owners saw Boris on NGS.RU and decided to adopt the fold-eared cat from a Novosibirsk shelter.
Passenger Buses Between Yugra and Yamalo-Nenets Canceled Due to Extreme ColdPassenger Buses Between Yugra and Yamalo-Nenets Canceled Due to Extreme Cold
Passenger Buses Between Yugra and Yamalo-Nenets Canceled Due to Extreme ColdDue to extreme cold, authorities in Khanty-Mansi (Yugra) and Yamalo-Nenets have canceled passenger buses between the regions. The restrictions are for safety reasons, with full suspension planned for January 24 and 25.
Rostov-on-Don Hit by 10-Point Traffic Jams After SnowfallRostov-on-Don Hit by 10-Point Traffic Jams After Snowfall
Rostov-on-Don Hit by 10-Point Traffic Jams After SnowfallDue to snowfall on the evening of January 23, traffic in Rostov-on-Don is significantly hampered.
Traffic Pattern Changes on M-4 Don HighwayTraffic Pattern Changes on M-4 Don Highway
Traffic Pattern Changes on M-4 Don HighwayA temporary traffic pattern will be in effect on the M-4 Don federal highway near the city of Shakhry starting February 10, 2026. The changes are due to the reconstruction of an overpass.
When Will Tyumen Warm Up After the Cold Spell?When Will Tyumen Warm Up After the Cold Spell?
When Will Tyumen Warm Up After the Cold Spell?Tyumen residents can expect sharp temperature fluctuations over the next two weeks, with the coldest days ahead before a warming trend sets in.
Smolny Approves Zenit Training Base Design Near Udelny ParkSmolny Approves Zenit Training Base Design Near Udelny Park
Smolny Approves Zenit Training Base Design Near Udelny ParkThe architectural project for the new training base of football club Zenit near Udelny Park has received approval from the city's urban planning committee.
Pyaterochka Raffles Off Million Points at Hockey MatchPyaterochka Raffles Off Million Points at Hockey Match
Pyaterochka Raffles Off Million Points at Hockey MatchDuring a hockey match, Pyaterochka gave fans a chance to win a million loyalty points by scoring a goal on their first shot.
Snow causes 10-point traffic jams in Rostov againSnow causes 10-point traffic jams in Rostov again
Snow causes 10-point traffic jams in Rostov againIn Rostov, roads have been lightly covered with snow, leading to severe evening traffic congestion rated at 10 points.
Colorful light pillars appear over Samara OblastColorful light pillars appear over Samara Oblast
Colorful light pillars appear over Samara OblastAn observant resident of Volzhsky urban settlement captured the rare optical event.
Businessman's missing son found with woman in KrasnoyarskBusinessman's missing son found with woman in Krasnoyarsk
Businessman's missing son found with woman in KrasnoyarskA businessman in Krasnoyarsk was demanded 30 million rubles for his allegedly kidnapped son. The 14-year-old was later found with an 18-year-old woman from Surgut, both under the influence of scammers.
M-4 Don Traffic Pattern to Change Near ShakhtyM-4 Don Traffic Pattern to Change Near Shakhty
M-4 Don Traffic Pattern to Change Near ShakhtyTraffic patterns on the M-4 'Don' highway near Shakhty will change from February 10, 2026, due to reconstruction work, according to the road operator 'Avtodor'.