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Articles with tag "St. Petersburg"
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.
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
drug bust
Russia Seizes 1 Ton of Nicaraguan Cocaine in St. Petersburg
A criminal case was launched after an expert valued the cocaine at 11 billion rubles ($122.7 million).
1 Min read
petty hooliganism
Russian Singer Arrested in St. Petersburg After Nude Performance Goes Viral
Maxim Moiseyev was planning to leave Russia when police detained him at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport.
1 Min read
mass arrests
St. Petersburg Police Round Up Thousands of Migrant Workers in New Year's Raids – Reports
More than 600 of those detained had reportedly broken Russia’s immigration laws, with over 100 people expected to be deported from the country.
1 Min read
Feature
Russia's Ban on ‘LGBT Movement’ Sends Chill Through St. Petersburg Gay Nightlife
Gay clubs and bars, as well as the artists who perform at them, are removing LGBT symbols and references as an atmosphere of unease settles over the scene...
5 Min read
'indelible mark'
Prigozhin Supporters Call to Name St. Petersburg Street in His Honor
In a letter addressed to Governor Alexander Beglov, supporters also requested that a monument be dedicated to the late Wagner chief.
1 Min read
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