Saint Petersburg

28.07.2025 08:55

Part of the events for Navy Day on July 27 were canceled in St. Petersburg.

Some of the events scheduled for Navy Day on July 27 were cancelled in St. Petersburg. According to the press service of the transport committee, in 2025 there will be a traditional Main Naval Parade, artillery salute, as well as passage of ships on the water of the city.

31.10.2025 13:21

A new transport tunnel will appear in the Krasnogvardeisky district of St. Petersburg.

A new tunnel is to be built in St. Petersburg near one of the city's most famous bridges, the Alexander Nevsky Bridge. The structure will be approximately 623 meters long and will be part of a project to build a new exit from the bridge to the right bank and renovate Malookhtinsky Prospekt.

29.10.2025 13:36

Careers in the northern capital: what do young people in St. Petersburg want to have on their résumés?

Young people in St. Petersburg are clearly not afraid to experiment with their careers. According to a recent study by the HH.ru platform, in 2025, the most sought-after professions among young people in the northern capital will include not only traditional office jobs, but also creative fields. It seems that young people in St. Petersburg have an unflagging interest in various fields, from business to art.

27.10.2025 17:56

Special protective devices are being used to protect birds in the Leningrad Region

On power lines in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region, activists and energy specialists are working together to ensure that birds can live peacefully alongside power grids. A total of 695 bird protection devices have been installed on the infrastructure. These are important “umbrellas” that help birds avoid coming into contact with live wires and prevent accidents.

23.10.2025 15:05

Rising car prices have impacted the volume of loans issued in St. Petersburg.

Banks issued car loans worth about 11.5 billion rubles to citizens in September 2025. This is 22.7% less than in September 2024, when the total amount was approximately 14.1 billion rubles. Some 6.8 thousand car loans were approved during that month.

21.10.2025 11:25

Experts: St. Petersburg residents are more interested in commercial properties than residential ones

Investments in St. Petersburg real estate totaled only 62 billion rubles in the first three quarters of 2025, marking a 28% decrease compared to the same period last year. This is the lowest figure recorded since 2021.

17.10.2025 11:06

New rules: How and where you can walk your dog without getting fined

A dog ownership law has been passed in St. Petersburg, introducing new walking regulations. Owners must now keep their pets on a leash outside the home, and potentially dangerous and large dogs must also be muzzled.

15.10.2025 14:15

Apartments with ready-made repairs are more often bought in St. Petersburg.

The city's new-build market has once again begun to lean toward ready-to-move-in options. In St. Petersburg, the popularity of apartments with finishing exceeded 60 percent of total sales in August 2025.

13.10.2025 14:26

The population of St. Petersburg could reach 5.8 million people in ten years.

Local authorities have planned to increase the population of St. Petersburg. By 2035, they plan to accommodate almost 5.8 million people in the northern capital. Currently, St. Petersburg's population has reached 5.652 million.

09.10.2025 16:53

Museums in the cultural capital have been replenished with new rare items.

This year, St. Petersburg museums have been enriched with unique finds and new collections. Here's what visitors to the cultural capital's exhibitions will see.

07.10.2025 13:41

St. Petersburg will bring together leading gas industry experts from around the world for the 14th time

A major international gas forum will be held in St. Petersburg in October 2025. This event brings together experts and leaders in the gas industry from around the world, and the program promises to be very busy, with more than 110 events.

03.10.2025 13:45

The Moscow City Court upheld the sentence against former Deputy Governor of St. Petersburg Lavlentsev.

Vladimir Lavlentsev was arrested in July 2023 as part of a fraud investigation. He is charged with four counts of embezzlement and fraudulent activity totaling 3.3 billion rubles.

01.10.2025 16:35

A bill to expand the procedures for using maternity capital was adopted in its first reading in St. Petersburg.

Previously, maternity capital did not allow families to pay for physical activity classes at private institutions or from entrepreneurs who did not have a license to provide educational activities.

29.09.2025 16:29

Age and education influence opinions about marriage in St. Petersburg

According to SuperJob, 27% of St. Petersburg residents believe that official marriage registration is not required for having children. However, 36% of respondents believe marriage is necessary, and 34% consider it desirable but not strictly necessary.

25.09.2025 12:53

The prosecutor's office has opened a terrorist investigation into a parcel that caught fire at a post office in St. Petersburg.

The incident occurred on the evening of September 24. A package containing firecrackers began smoking inside the post office building. Initially, the police ruled it a case of petty hooliganism, but the Investigative Committee ruled otherwise.

23.09.2025 17:38

The Prosecutor General's Office intends to sue a St. Petersburg university.

A corresponding lawsuit has already been filed with the Arbitration Court of St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region. The nature of the Russian agency's claims is still unclear, but unspecified restraining orders have already been imposed on the defendants.

19.09.2025 22:24

The average bill at food establishments in St. Petersburg has risen to 600 rubles.

At the same time, the number of visitors to food service establishments in the northern capital has dropped significantly. At the same time, the industry has experienced record growth in the Leningrad Region.

17.09.2025 16:20

Construction of a new electric bus depot in St. Petersburg is delayed.

The Audit Chamber reached these conclusions after inspecting the construction. Some work is more than a year behind schedule and approximately 15% complete.

15.09.2025 18:07

Criminal cases involving bribery are now being brought twice as often in St. Petersburg.

This was reported by the city's court press service. A total of 134 cases involving the giving or receiving of bribes were considered. Experts note that those caught receiving bribes during the investigation are most often sent to pretrial detention centers.

12.09.2025 21:39

Police detained a teenager in St. Petersburg for shooting an air gun while riding a scooter.

A 15-year-old teenager was detained in the Krasnogvardeisky district of St. Petersburg for shooting at a passerby with an air gun. The incident occurred on September 7 at around 9:30 p.m. near house No. 22 on Shaumyana Avenue, according to the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region.

10.09.2025 18:38

A girl was arrested in St. Petersburg for drug trafficking, who was delivering marijuana in a car-sharing vehicle

Police officers discovered multiple packages of drugs by accident when they decided to search the car. More of the illegal substance was found in the suspect's apartment.

08.09.2025 16:39

By 2035, three new hotels may appear in St. Petersburg near Lakhta Center

The area of one of the hotels will be about 65 thousand square meters. Experts believe that it is most profitable to build a four-star hotel, as it will bring in the most money.

04.09.2025 19:52

Concerts, festivals and performances to be held in St. Petersburg this weekend

September in St. Petersburg promises to be eventful: the city will host concerts, festivals, and many cultural events that will delight residents and tourists. Thus, on September 5, the concert hall near the Finland Station will host a concert called “Queen Performed by an Orchestra,” where the band’s hits, such as “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You,” will be performed by the string orchestra Bohemian Orchestra.

02.09.2025 17:36

St. Petersburg musicologists to study 17th century manuscripts from Solovki

Specialists from the St. Petersburg State Conservatory will begin studying ancient musical manuscripts from the 17th century that have been preserved in the Solovetsky Monastery. The work will be carried out within the framework of the scientific and educational school «Okoem» and will focus on the creative legacy of the monastery's chartermaster Ignatius Korsakov, who was a distant relative of the composer Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov.

27.08.2025 17:31

St. Petersburg Metro seeks contractor for additional station security

The contract is worth 1.5 billion rubles, and they'll be looking for a contractor over the next three weeks. The terms of the tender say they'll need mobile teams that can respond to calls 24/7.

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Part of the events for Navy Day on July 27 were canceled in St. Petersburg.

A new transport tunnel will appear in the Krasnogvardeisky district of St. Petersburg.

Careers in the northern capital: what do young people in St. Petersburg want to have on their résumés?

Special protective devices are being used to protect birds in the Leningrad Region

Rising car prices have impacted the volume of loans issued in St. Petersburg.

Experts: St. Petersburg residents are more interested in commercial properties than residential ones

New rules: How and where you can walk your dog without getting fined

Apartments with ready-made repairs are more often bought in St. Petersburg.

The population of St. Petersburg could reach 5.8 million people in ten years.

Museums in the cultural capital have been replenished with new rare items.

St. Petersburg will bring together leading gas industry experts from around the world for the 14th time

The Moscow City Court upheld the sentence against former Deputy Governor of St. Petersburg Lavlentsev.

A bill to expand the procedures for using maternity capital was adopted in its first reading in St. Petersburg.

Age and education influence opinions about marriage in St. Petersburg

The prosecutor's office has opened a terrorist investigation into a parcel that caught fire at a post office in St. Petersburg.

The Prosecutor General's Office intends to sue a St. Petersburg university.

The average bill at food establishments in St. Petersburg has risen to 600 rubles.

Construction of a new electric bus depot in St. Petersburg is delayed.

Criminal cases involving bribery are now being brought twice as often in St. Petersburg.

Police detained a teenager in St. Petersburg for shooting an air gun while riding a scooter.

A girl was arrested in St. Petersburg for drug trafficking, who was delivering marijuana in a car-sharing vehicle

By 2035, three new hotels may appear in St. Petersburg near Lakhta Center

Concerts, festivals and performances to be held in St. Petersburg this weekend

St. Petersburg musicologists to study 17th century manuscripts from Solovki

St. Petersburg Metro seeks contractor for additional station security

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