Fictitious Work Case in Yelets Heads to CourtThe investigation in Yelets has completed the criminal case into fictitious work under a federal project, with a former official and a construction firm director facing charges.
St. Petersburg medical workers asked for SVO donationsMedical workers in St. Petersburg are being asked to sign statements for monthly deductions from their salaries to the Pobeda fund to support participants of the SVO. The document is voluntary but includes recommended amounts.
What items are banned for 81st Victory Day?The Federal Protective Service of Russia has banned items from protected zones on May 7 and 9 for the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Court Orders Psychiatric Evaluation for St. Petersburg TeacherThe Oktyabrsky District Court of St. Petersburg ordered a local teacher, accused of abusing schoolchildren, to undergo an inpatient psychiatric evaluation. The hearing was held behind closed doors.
FSO Imposes Bans for Victory Day EventsRussia's Federal Protective Service has identified items that cannot be brought to festive events on May 7 and 9, dedicated to the 81st anniversary of Victory.
FPC delays Moscow-Volgograd train due to derailmentThe Federal Passenger Company has postponed the departure of its flagship train No. 1 from Moscow to Volgograd by nearly six hours due to a derailment of gasoline tankers near Tambov.
Lipetsk Man Charged with Fake Driver's LicenseLipetsk police have opened a criminal case against a 40-year-old local resident for possessing a fake driver's license. The suspect was stopped by traffic police on January 22.
Volgograd-Moscow train passengers await locomotive swapTrain No. 1 has been stuck in Michurinsk for many hours due to a tank car derailment and fire on the railway. Passengers are spending time in comfort, awaiting the continuation of the journey.
21 Migration Law Violations Found at Lipetsk SawmillsA joint raid by police and FSB on two wood-processing enterprises in Usmansky District of Lipetsk Region uncovered multiple violations by foreign workers and their employers.
Drivers Joke, Request Food, and Dream of Metro on 2GISA snowstorm brought Vladivostok to a standstill on February 5, causing 10-point traffic jams and prompting drivers to entertain themselves by posting jokes and requests on the 2GIS app.
Woman Driver Hospitalized After Stavropol CrashA 30-year-old woman driver lost control of her Lada Priora on a highway in Stavropol Krai on 4 February, causing the car to overturn and her to be hospitalized with injuries.
Kazan Blogger Fined for Snowboarding Near KremlinKazan blogger Bulat Zakirov, known as Bolt, was fined after a video showed him snowboarding on city streets while holding a rope attached to a jeep.
Fire Near Tambov Delays Eight TrainsA railway emergency in the Tambov Region has delayed eight trains traveling through Rostov. The incident occurred on 4 February after a fuel train derailed.
Intoxicated Haval driver bribes inspector with gold chainOn 26 December 2025 in Saratov, an intoxicated driver tried to bribe a traffic police inspector with a gold chain worth 50,000 rubles ($555). He now faces up to eight years in prison.
Man dies in truck crash near VolgogradA fatal accident occurred on the Moscow-Volgograd highway in the Ilovlinsky district. The driver of a passenger car died at the scene.
Container Ship Catches Fire in St. PetersburgA container ship caught fire in the early hours of February 5 in St. Petersburg's waters. No reports of casualties have been received so far.
Ex-Vidjayevo Head Suspected in Dumping CaseThe Murmansk Region Prosecutor's Office confirmed the legality of a criminal case against former Vidjayevo head Sergei Bogza, accused of abuse of power leading to illegal dumping and damages of 6.8 million rubles (approx. $75,600 at current rates).
Chkalov Airport Coordinates Flights Amid RestrictionsFlight schedules at Chkalov Airport may change due to temporary airspace restrictions introduced on February 5. All departures and arrivals require coordination with military authorities.
