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Articles with tag "St. Petersburg"

Gross negligence

Russia Detains 2 After Huge St. Petersburg Fire

Investigators said that building management "knew for a fact" that the premises could not be operated. 
fatal fire

Firefighter Killed in Massive Blaze at Historic St. Petersburg Factory

The Nevskaya Manufaktura building, listed as a site of historic value, is now on the brink of collapse.
respect the art

‘Uncultured’ Muscovites' Parkour Statue Stunts Spark Outrage in St. Petersburg

“You can’t behave like this in St. Petersburg.”
empty ampoules

St. Petersburg's Surrounding Region Faces Sputnik V Shortages – Reports

Just 975 Sputnik V doses remain in the entire Leningrad region, which has a population of roughly 2 million, local media reported.
snowy pics

In Photos: Russia’s Imperial Capital Embraces ‘Snowpocalypse’

St. Petersburg has been buried under mountains of snow following a days-long blizzard.
swan lake

St. Petersburg Ballerina Dances on Ice to Save Local Beach

Ilmira Bagautdinova is one of thousands speaking out against plans to construct a port terminal for grain shipments on Batareinaya Bay.
nobel poet

Joseph Brodsky's 'Room and a Half' Now a Museum

Efforts to establish the museum in the poet's former communal apartment began in 1999.
theater life

A New Kind of Theater Beats the Coronavirus Blues

St. Petersburg's Pop-Up Theater keeps the audience entertained and engaged outside a theater.
Lost Her Head

Mysterious Head Sculpture Captivates St. Petersburg

The origins of the mysterious art object were traced back to a local publication that used the head as a party decoration.
dark episode

‘Russian Napoleon’ Jailed for Dismembering Lover

Historian Oleg Sokolov’s murder trial has renewed debate over Russia's relaxing of penalties for domestic violence in 2017.
at-risk business

St. Petersburg Restaurants Spar With Authorities Over New Year Virus Restrictions

Bars and restaurants in Russia's second-hardest-hit city push back against orders to close on the year's most profitable holiday.
romantic rejection

Horse Bites Off St. Petersburg Man’s Nose After Attempted Kiss – Reports

A lesson in consent.
at the limit

St. Petersburg Eyes Virus Lockdown Amid Record Deaths

One of Russia's most popular tourist destinations, St. Petersburg is now struggling with a major health crisis.
furry heirs

Frenchman Leaves Inheritance to St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Cats

Being cute pays off.
Covid vs. New Year's

St. Petersburg to Tighten Coronavirus Restrictions Over New Year Holiday

Russia's cultural capital to shut down many of its attractions amid Covid restrictions.
domestic dispute

St. Petersburg Dad Takes 6 Children Hostage – Reports

Reports said the man may have taken the children hostage over a conflict with his wife.
tug-of-war

St. Petersburg Opposition Official Questioned By Police After Ripping Putin Portrait

The deputy reportedly told police he was “angered” that someone had replaced Pushkin’s portrait with one of Putin.
northern spire

St. Petersburg’s Lakhta Center Named ‘Skyscraper of the Year’

Europe's tallest skyscraper and the home of Gazprom’s headquarters is the first Russian building to receive the recognition.
self-immolation

St. Petersburg Man Sets Himself on Fire Holding ‘Happy Birthday, Mr. President’ Sign

The unnamed 71-year-old businessman has been hospitalized in serious condition.
two-wheeled tourism

From Moscow to St. Petersburg By Bicycle

Will there ever be a bike route between the two Russian capitals? These folks hope so.
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