Bus controllers cost 10 times more than they collect in finesIn Nizhny Novgorod, the monthly cost of bus controllers exceeds the fines they collect by ten times, according to statistics from the Center for Transport Systems Development (TsRTS).
New Frank by Basta restaurant at Marx SquareThe new tenant has begun work at the former social fair premises on Marx Square. It will be the second Frank by Basta restaurant in Novosibirsk, scheduled to open around June 2026.
Baric ridge brings snow to St. Petersburg on Feb 4On February 4, St. Petersburg is forecast to have cloudy weather with light snow. Temperatures will drop to -10°C (14°F) in the city and -16°C (3°F) in the Leningrad Region.
Omsk Deputy Faces 6 Years in Fraud CaseOmsk city council deputy Inna Gomolko faces up to six years in prison for allegedly orchestrating a scheme that embezzled 1.8 million rubles ($20,000) from the regional legislative assembly's payroll fund.
Russian Wage Growth Slows as Recession Risk GrowsAfter years of rapid growth, Russia's labor market is cooling, with real wage growth expected to slow to 1.2–1.7% from 2026 and the economy potentially entering recession, according to a leading macroeconomic center.
Two Men Beat Teenager, Kick Him While DownA 15-year-old boy was brutally beaten by two men, including the father of a classmate, in the village of Dinskaya. Police have launched an investigation.
Siberian Trail store in Tyumen closes; mayor wore sneakersThe Siberian Trail handmade shoe store on Respubliki Street in Tyumen has closed its retail location and moved to its production facility on Uritskogo Street, as part of cost-cutting measures. The brand is known for its custom sneakers worn by the city's mayor and governor.
MCD-2 Sees Mass Train Cancellations in Rush HourOn February 4, Moscow's MCD-2 line canceled several morning trains during peak hours due to weather and a medical emergency, causing passenger complaints.
