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St. Petersburg Police Question Far-Right Activists After Deadly Apartment Fire

Members of the nationalist group allegedly beat, tased and locked a man in a bathroom before two people were killed in the fire.

St. Petersburg Court Jails Anti-War Teenager Nearly 3 Years for ‘Discrediting’ Army

Daria Kozyreva was arrested in February 2024 after she attached a poem by Ukrainian writer Taras Shevchenko to his monument in St. Petersburg.

St. Petersburg Prosecutors Order Independent Bookstore to Remove LGBTQ+ Books

Podpisniye Izdaniya received a list of 48 books, including by American writer Susan Sontag and exiled feminist poet Daria Serenko, that were subject to...

American Companies Expected to Attend 2025 St. Petersburg Economic Forum

The organizer of the flagship economic forum said "several" U.S. companies had submitted applications to attend the four-day event in June.

City Bus Crashes Into St. Petersburg Bus Stop, Killing Woman

Transportation authorities said the bus driver lost control of the vehicle, while local media reported that he may have actually fallen asleep at the wheel...

Leningrad Siege Survivor Stages Protest in St. Petersburg on Invasion Anniversary

Despite police pressure, Lyudmila Vasilyeva continued her protest for an hour without being detained.

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.

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