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Russia Sells Famed Imperial Prison at Auction

The new owners said that the location will have a museum, a hotel complex, restaurants, galleries and public spaces open to all.

St. Petersburg to Introduce Ethnicity Recognition Software in CCTV Cameras

Proponents of the new system claim it will help combat “the formation of ethnic enclaves” and “prevent social tension.”

St. Petersburg Anti-War Teen Released Pending Trial on Wartime Censorship Charges

Nineteen-year-old Daria Kozyreva faces up to five years in prison if convicted of “discrediting” Russia’s military.

Russian Musician Dies After Fall From Window During Police Search – Reports

Vadim Stroykin reportedly faced up to 20 years in prison for his alleged donations to the Ukrainian army.

Friend of Abducted Chechen Woman Sentenced to Community Service

Police arrested Lena Patyayeva while she staged a protest in St. Petersburg, citing alleged violations of Covid-19 restrictions.

Taking Cue From Trump, Russian Historian Suggests Renaming Gulf of Finland

“Why do we need to copy Trump? We’re serious people, after all,” said a Russian lawmaker who criticized the suggestion.

Friend of Abducted Chechen Woman Goes Missing After Arrest in St. Petersburg

Lena Patyayeva staged a protest on Wednesday, criticizing what she described as authorities’ sluggish investigation into the disappearance of her friend...

Gazprom Weighs Laying Off 1,600 Managers Amid Wartime Losses

Gazprom’s deputy chairman, Sergei Kupriyanov, confirmed reports of the proposed mass layoff but declined to provide additional comments.

Drone Attack Halts Flights at St. Petersburg Airport

Russian air defenses destroyed a record four drones over the Leningrad region overnight, the region's governor said.

St. Petersburg to Open First New Metro Station in 5 Years

The Gorny Institute metro station, located on Vasilievsky Island, will extend the orange line westward.

Retired Police Officer Admits to Killing St. Petersburg Journalist 20 Years Ago

Fontanka reporter Maxim Maksimov was investigating corruption in local law enforcement agencies when he disappeared in June 2004.

Russia Closes Polish Consulate in St. Petersburg

The closure comes as part of an escalating diplomatic tit-for-tat between Poland and Russia.

Boiling Water Floods St. Petersburg Streets After Heating Pipe Bursts

Three people were hospitalized with burn injuries while dozens of homes were left without heating.

St. Petersburg Police Investigate Arson of Lenin’s Hideaway Hut

The hut, part of a historical and cultural museum complex in the village of Razliv, was discovered torched in the early hours of Wednesday.

St. Petersburg Opposition Lawmaker Vishnevsky Resigns Over ‘Foreign Agent’ Ban

Authorities designated Boris Vishnevsky, a member of the liberal Yabloko party, as a “foreign agent” in March, citing his opposition to the war.

4 Hospitalized After Stabbing Attack at St. Petersburg Supermarket

Eyewitnesses said an “aggressive man” hurled champagne bottles at people inside the O’Key supermarket before attacking shoppers with a knife.

St. Petersburg Bans Holocaust Memorial Event, Citing Covid-19 Restrictions

The annual event has traditionally taken place at the “Formula of Sorrow” monument, built in memory of Jews killed during the Nazi occupation.

Putin Tours St. Petersburg Drone Manufacturing Plant

The Kremlin leader said the Russian army received 140,000 drones last year, with plans to increase supplies by tenfold in 2025.

St. Petersburg Activist Stabbed to Death

Unconfirmed reports claimed that a 20-year-old “queer blogger” identified as “Alexander S.” had confessed to murdering activist Vitaly Ioffe.

Dostoevsky’s Only Great-Grandson Dmitry Dies at 79

Born in 1945, Dmitry Dostoevsky led a varied life, working as a diamond cutter, cab driver, electrician and tour guide.

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