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Regions Calling: Russia’s Tourism Reshuffle, Nationwide Elections and More

We look at where and how Russians chose to spend their summer holidays — decisions that offer important clues for the public mood and the economy.

Ukraine’s Military Claims Responsibility for Explosions Near Vladivostok

Russia’s National Antiterrorism Committee said the blasts were caused by gas equipment, damaging vehicles but leaving no casualties.

Krasnoyarsk Mayor Resigns 3 Months After Arrest on Bribery Charges

Vladislav Loginov was arrested in June on suspicion of accepting more than $2.3 million in bribes between 2018 and 2024 from the CEO of a company.

Pro-Kremlin Incumbents Sweep to Victory in Russia’s Regional Elections

More than 45,000 seats were contested nationwide, including 19 governorships, 11 regional legislatures and 25 city councils.

2 Trains Derail in Northwestern Leningrad Region, 1 Killed

Two trains in separate parts of Russia's Leningrad region derailed early Sunday, leaving a train driver dead and disrupting railway traffic.

Ukraine Hits One of Russia’s Largest Oil Refining Complexes

The complex lies around 1,400 kilometers from the front line in Ukraine in Russia's republic of Bashkortostan.

Russians to Vote in Regional Elections the Kremlin Can’t Fully Script

Some of this week’s races might see genuine competition instead of the scripted displays of loyalty that typically define Russian elections.

Krasnodar’s Main Airport Reopens After More Than 3-Year Closure

Pashkovsky Airport was among 11 airports in southern and western Russia closed due to safety risks posed by the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

Russia’s Sakha Faces Heating Crisis Amid Budget Shortfalls

The problems are affecting nearly all districts of the vast, sparsely populated region of the Far East.

CEO of Russian Fertilizer Firm Found Decapitated Near Kaliningrad

The chief executive, Alexei Sinitsyn, is believed to have died by suicide, according to a law enforcement source cited by Vedomosti.

Samara Governor in Hot Water Over ‘Bathhouse With Girls’ Comments

Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev appeared to joke online about visiting a bathhouse with sex workers alongside members of his staff.

Scores of Birds Stricken in Krasnodar After Latest Black Sea Oil Spill

Authorities said around 30 cubic meters of oil, or roughly 200 barrels, leaked during loading at the Novorossiysk port on Aug. 29.

Regions Calling: The Unhealed Wounds of the Caucasus

Is the recent confrontation at the border between Ingushetia and North Ossetia-Alania an omen of instability to come?

Far East Regions Move to Tighten Restrictions on Alcohol Sales

Amur, Kamchatka, Magadan and Sakha are set to join a growing number of regions where authorities are undertaking restrictive steps to curb the consumption...

Leftist Groups Across Russia Stage Protests Against Telegram, WhatsApp Call Blocking

The protests come weeks after authorities said they began throttling calls on the two messaging apps in order to “counter criminal activity.”

Russian Students Start School Year Marked by Surveillance, War Veterans and Anti-Migrant Measures

Students going back to school will find their classrooms transformed once again by the war in Ukraine.

‘Nothing to Breathe’: Smoke From Krasnodar Landfill Chokes Town as Fire Burns for a Week

The blaze at the Simonovka landfill began last Monday and has spread in recent days amid high temperatures and strong winds.

Kursk Deputy Governor Placed in Pre-Trial Detention Over Alleged Border Defense Fraud

Police accuse Vladimir Bazarov of overseeing the embezzlement of around $3.1 million by inflating costs for anti-tank structures.

Mayor of Central Russia’s Vladimir Arrested in Alleged ‘Cemetery Mafia’ Probe

Local media suggested that Mayor Dmitry Naumov’s reported arrest may be linked to an organized crime group described as a “cemetery mafia.”

Kursk Region Deputy Governor Arrested in Border Defense Probe

Vladimir Bazarov is suspected of embezzling funds meant for border fortifications in the neighboring Belgorod region.

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