Stories from Saint Petersburg · Russia

The Russian State Duma reported that a dacha in Saint Petersburg has been put up for auction with a starting price of nearly 47 million rubles. The property is noted to be in unsatisfactory condition. The Duma-RF reports that the dacha was auctioned for 47 million rubles.

The Central Marine Design Bureau 'Almaz' is designing a new 890-ton polar mine sweeper to be built by the Sredny Nevsky Shipyard. The vessel will be 61 meters long and 10 meters wide, with a crew of over 40 people. The ship is designed with high maneuverability through an effective complex of thrusters and improved crew living conditions. The vessel will have a displacement of 890 tons, a length of 61 meters, and a width of 10 meters. It will carry a crew of more than 40 people and feature high maneuverability via various thruster systems. The construction follows the inability to complete the Admiral Grigorovich-series frigates for the Black Sea Fleet due to shortages of gas turbine engines. The vessel is intended for strike missile operations.

Russia is observing the first annual Day of the Indigenous Small-Numbered Peoples of the Country. The holiday was established by a presidential decree on November 4, 2025.

A fire broke out in a building used for breeding dogs in the Leninsky District of Saint Petersburg on the street of Vronikhina. The blaze covered an area of approximately 50 square meters.

The assembly of Exida vehicles is being moved from the Moscow region to Saint Petersburg. Russian automotive holding Ageir plans to begin production at the Shushary plant in Saint Petersburg. Currently, the vehicles are assembled at a former Mercedes plant in the Moscow region owned by the Autodom holding. The move was reported by Vedomosti. AXIT plans to move its production from the former Mercedes plant near Moscow to an AGR site in Saint Petersburg. The assembly may be transferred to Shushary at a former GM and Hyundai plant. AXIT is forming joint ventures with AGR to facilitate this move. The project is being considered as a primary option for localizing brands in Russia.

A woman in Saint Petersburg is suing a plastic surgery clinic following an unsuccessful procedure. The patient reportedly sought a breast lift but the surgeon reduced her breast size from a fourth cup size to a first. A criminal case has been opened regarding the incident.

Vladimir Putin addressed the Legislative Council of the Federal Assembly in Saint Petersburg on April 27. He stated that the legislative process should be systematic and creative rather than focusing solely on restrictions. Putin noted that current challenges and risks are.

Lokomotiv Novosibirsk tied the men's Superleague bronze series against Zenit Saint Petersburg on Tuesday. Lokomotiv won the match 3-0 in sets to level the series at two wins apiece. The deciding fifth match is scheduled for May 2 in Saint Petersburg. Lokomotiv won against Zenit Saint Petersburg in the men's volleyball championship series for third place in Russia. The match ended with a 2-2 series score.

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a council of legislators in Saint Petersburg regarding the regulation of emerging technologies. He stated that Russia must find an optimal and balanced regulatory model based on international experience. Putin said that the legislative process for these technologies should be both systemic and creative. Observers link the statement to dissatisfaction within the Russian region regarding technological disruptions and slowdowns. The Kremlin is reportedly looking to ease internet blocks to mitigate domestic dissatisfaction. This move follows reports of internet slowdowns and a decline in Putin's rating according to Forbes data. The administration is attempting to reduce social pressure through these measures.

Russian civilian industrial sectors, including automobile manufacturers, are restructuring operations to meet military needs. A factual blockade of the Baltic Sea is currently affecting Russian oil tankers originating from the Leningrad region.