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Articles with tag "St. Petersburg"
police raid
St. Petersburg Journalist’s Home Searched Over Exiled Colleague’s Criminal Case – Reports
Reporter Ksenia Klochkova was reportedly named a witness in the case against former colleague Andrei Zakharov.
court appeal
St. Petersburg Opposition Deputy Vishnevsky Vows to Fight ‘Foreign Agent’ Label
“I view the Justice Ministry’s decision not only as a personal insult, but also an insult to my voters,” Boris Vishnevsky said.
2 Min read
criminal charges
Soviet Dissident Skobov Detained for ‘Justifying Terrorism’ – Reports
Alexander Skobov is reportedly accused of “speculating about who benefited” from the March 22 attack on Crocus City Hall.
1 Min read
'operation anti-migrant'
Mass Deportations Seen in St. Petersburg After Moscow Concert Attack – NGO
More than 64 foreigners were reportedly deported from the city’s Vyborgsky district on Thursday alone.
1 Min read
anti-war voter
St. Petersburg Woman Arrested for Writing 'No to War' on Voting Ballot
Alexandra Chiryatyeva was accused of writing the anti-war message on her ballot during the last day of voting in Russia’s presidential election.
1 Min read
Feature
Defying the Odds, Thousands of Russians Protest Putin’s Rule on Election’s Final Day
At 12 p.m. local time, thousands across Russia went to voting stations to show their opposition to the election, which is believed to be rigged.
5 Min read
closed airspace
Russia Says Downed Ukrainian Drone Over Leningrad Region
Earlier, authorities had suspended flights to and from Pulkovo airport in St. Petersburg "to ensure safety."
2 Min read
'scope of control'
St. Petersburg Boosts Security Measures Amid Drone Strikes
A drone crashed into an apartment building on the north side of the city over the weekend, causing an explosion that injured eight people.
2 Min read
digital tourism
Quietly Take Queer Tours Through Moscow and St. Petersburg
With a pair of earphones, Russia's LBGTQ+ community can safely feel part of a larger history.
3 Min read
anti-lgbt crackdown
Russian Police Raid ‘Anti-War LGBT Party’ – State TV
The independent Mediazona news website said the “party” was in fact a support group meeting that included young transgender people.
2 Min read
st. petersburg
Navalny Mourners Handed Military Summonses – Reports
At least six mourners in St. Petersburg received military summonses after being released from police custody, according to local media.
1 Min read
cats and crosses
Russian Tattoo Artist Charged With Offending Religious Believers – Reports
Daria Krichker whose tattoos depict cats and anime characters alongside religious imagery, was detained as she was attempting to flee to Armenia.
1 Min read
military court
Russian Student Jailed 9 Years for Secession Calls, Promoting Ukrainian Army
Andrei Vasyurenko was detained in March on charges of “planning to commit high treason by defecting to the enemy's side.”
1 Min read
overnight blast
Drone Crashes Into St. Petersburg Oil Refinery
Local authorities and state media referred to the explosion and blaze caused by the drone crash as a "loud clap" and "incident."
2 Min read
lengthy sentence
Daria Trepova Sentenced to 27 Years for Pro-War Blogger's Killing
The sentence for the assassination of Vladlen Tatarsky is the harshest known sentence handed down to a woman in modern Russian history.
2 Min read
Feature
‘I Was Sent to My Death’: Daria Trepova, Facing 28 Years for Pro-War Blogger's Killing, Maintains Innocence
When her verdict is announced this week, Trepova is widely expected to receive a lengthy prison term in what observers have called disproportionate.
5 Min read
news
Fire at Russia Gas Terminal Caused by 'External Factor' – Novatek
The operator said there were no victims and the fire was "currently localized," at the site 110 kilometers (70 miles) west of St Petersburg near the Estonian...
2 Min read
daria trepova
Russia Seeks 28-Year Sentence for Woman Accused of Killing Pro-War Blogger
Daria Trepova, a St. Petersburg resident, was witnessed gifting Vladlen Tatarsky a golden bust of himself, which exploded minutes later.
1 Min read
northern capital
In First, Russia Downs Drone Over St. Petersburg
Residents reported hearing loud bangs at around 1:00 a.m. local time over Vasilyevsky Island, not far from the city's central district.
2 Min read
warehouse on fire
Blaze Engulfs Russian Online Retailer’s Warehouse
Footage published by the officials showed huge clouds of smoke billowing from destroyed, snowed-in buildings.
1 Min read
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