Stories from Saint Petersburg · Russia

Russian footballer Arshavin has had a child.

A study conducted by Saint Petersburg State University (SPbGU) found that half of all fathers are willing to take parental leave. Additionally, data from the Social Fund indicates that over a third of men desire to take parental leave but are unable to do so for various reasons. The broadcast described the idea of mass male parental leave as "illusory," linking the trend to economic and political stability.

Over 100,000 people participated in the Immortal Regiment procession on Nevsky Prospekt in Saint Petersburg. For the first time in the city, an "Immortal Flotilla" action also took place, featuring ships decorated with silhouettes passing through Kutauria Maloye Nefki.

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A cultural program will feature songs by war correspondents and pilots, with "Katyusha" highlighted as a favorite. The event will also include instrumental music, specifically "Wait for Me" from Kirill Molchanov. The Mariinsky Theatre is associated with this program.

The first hearing for the appeal of Andrey Samarian is scheduled for May 13 at the Saint Petersburg City Court. The source noted that his previous roles and duties were not classified as publicly or requiring financial declarations.

Russian authorities are reportedly removing memorial stones dedicated to unfriendly nations. The source noted that memorial complexes, including potential Polish crosses in Livoshovo near Saint Petersburg, may face further clearing.

Attacking midfielder Andrey Mostovoy may leave Zenit following the conclusion of the current season. The 28-year-old winger reportedly has an option to transfer to a Moscow-based club, according to Sport 24. Petersburg after the current football season concludes.

Memorial complexes and monuments on former Soviet territories face potential destruction, according to reports from Radio Svoboda. The threat specifically concerns sites related to Lithuanians, Poles, Latvians, and Estonians who were deported to Siberia.

A member of the hip-hop band 3H Company has released his first collection of poetry. The book features a compilation of his texts spanning the last 20 years. The artist left his home in St. Petersburg following the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.