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The Russian government has condemned recent German punitive measures, announcing plans to close the Goethe-Institut and the consulate in St. Petersburg while also drawing attention to regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt.
Public service advertisements utilizing contemporary youth slang have been deployed across St. Petersburg to discourage teenagers from participating in arson and infrastructure sabotage.
On August 31, 1914, Tsar Nicholas II officially changed the city's name from Sankt Peterburg to Petrograd amid World War I anti-German sentiment.
A St. Petersburg resident was taken into custody after allegedly exposing himself and engaging in sexual activity in a public park while recording content for his subscription platform.
The military officer killed in a car bombing in St. Petersburg has been identified as Sergey Sechikov, a helicopter regiment officer whom Ukrainian authorities had previously accused of committing war crimes.
Businessman Ilya Traber has been released from Moscow’s Lefortovo pretrial detention center, the St. Petersburg-based news outlet Fontanka reported.
A car bomb detonated in St. Petersburg has killed a senior Russian Air Force officer, marking a targeted strike against military leadership in the city. Local authorities have launched an investigation as security measures remain heightened in the region.
A Russian air force lieutenant colonel was killed and his wife injured in a car bomb explosion in St. Petersburg. Separately, a Russian national was arrested after deliberately driving into a pedestrian crowd in Caen, France, leaving two people dead.
Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg has cancelled Kanye West’s scheduled concerts following reports that Russian authorities exerted direct pressure to halt the events. The venue’s withdrawal ends plans for the controversial rapper’s first shows in Russia amid growing political and public backlash.
A massive fire has broken out at a warehouse in St. Petersburg, Russia. Media reports indicate a significant blaze at the facility.
Kanye West's planned concerts in St. Petersburg have caused a stir in Russia, with even the Kremlin expressing concern. The potential performances have generated significant discussion and debate.
Internationally renowned Iranian composer and conductor Ali Rahbari will conduct the Mariinsky Orchestra in St. Petersburg on September 26, marking the start of his sixth artistic season at the venue.
A fire and subsequent blackouts near a Moscow telecom hub have caused a major outage, knocking Discord, Steam, and Telegram offline for users across Russia, primarily in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
A court in St. Petersburg handed down verdicts in the Vesna case, a banned youth opposition movement, with one activist receiving the longest sentence and expressing a desire for an avocado after two years.
Kanye West has announced upcoming concert dates in St. Petersburg, Russia, with a potential meeting with President Putin. This announcement follows the cancellation of several of his European shows and marks his first major performances in Russia since the war in Ukraine began.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been actively traveling across Russia in recent weeks, visiting seven regions outside Moscow and St. Petersburg, where he was seen kicking a soccer ball, admiring a giant halibut, and donning a sailor’s uniform.
Sergey Nedovodin, a founder and former executive director of the radio station Ekho Peterburga, has died at 61 after being beaten outside his Moscow home.
An investigation is underway into whether surveillance cameras on Slovak roads, with a reported Nicosia-Slovakia-St. Petersburg lineage, are connected to a man who imported Russian radars into Slovakia.
A wave of Russian missile and drone attacks targeted Kyiv and its surrounding region overnight, resulting in at least 15 deaths and numerous injuries. Ukrainian officials described it as one of the most tragic attacks to date, with emergency services searching for people potentially trapped under rubble.
Ruský vzdušný útok na severoukrajinské město Sumy zabil jednoho člověka a několik dalších zranil, uvedl velitel vojenské správy ukrajinské Sumské oblasti Oleh Hryhorov.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that he believes Ukraine will eventually lose its western territories, delivering this warning during a meeting with Russian naval personnel in St. Petersburg.
Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in events in St. Petersburg commemorating Russian Navy Day, an appearance that subsequently drew a wave of ridicule.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham to discuss a drone agreement and other matters, while Zelensky warned that Russian President Putin is preparing for a new mobilization of 300,000 to 500,000 people. The meeting followed a Ukrainian attack on a Russian ship reportedly carrying weapons to Iran.
Ukrainian drones attacked the Leningrad region overnight, causing a massive fire at a Wildberries warehouse near St. Petersburg, Russia's largest online trading platform.
Eleven of Yabloko's 25 nominees for the St. Petersburg elections have been disqualified due to allegedly incomplete paperwork, according to party members.
Twenty years ago this week, Russia hosted the only G8 summit in its history in St. Petersburg, a stark contrast to the current international isolation it faces during the fifth year of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Ongoing global conflicts are significantly altering Indian travel plans and preferences, with a drone incident at St. Petersburg airport specifically mentioned as an example of how these events impact travel decisions.
Yandex Go and Yandex Zapravki have introduced new features to their mapping services, providing real-time data on gas station lines and fuel availability, initially rolling out in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet him in Kostyantynivka, Ukraine, denying Russian claims of capturing the city. This invitation comes as Ukraine continues to target Russian oil infrastructure and Putin signs new tax laws to support the Russian fuel market.
Türkiye's low-cost carrier AJet has launched a new direct route connecting Ankara and St. Petersburg, marking the latest expansion of the airline's presence in the Russia...
Germany's Foreign Office has expanded its travel warning to cover all of Russia, citing increased drone attacks on cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg. The warning also cautions against the risk of arbitrary arrests by Russian authorities.
A 76-year-old woman, Emma Mullins, was found murdered and wrapped in a blanket in a St. Petersburg, Florida hotel room. Paul Stottler, 38, has been arrested in connection with her killing.
Two NATO countries on the Alliance's eastern flank have warned that Russia might stage provocations in the Baltic states or Poland if the war front is perceived to be nearing Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Russia has declared the Romanian Consul General in St. Petersburg persona non grata, in a retaliatory move against Bucharest. This decision also includes the closure of the Romanian consulate in the city.
Ilya Traber, a Russian businessman previously considered 'untouchable' due to his connections, has been arrested in Saint Petersburg, causing significant stir.
A wealthy businessman with ties to Vladimir Putin was arrested in St. Petersburg in connection with a contract killing, drawing renewed attention to the Russian president's activities in the city during the 1990s.
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted a summit with leaders from ASEAN countries in Kazan, marking a rare public appearance outside Moscow and St. Petersburg. During the summit, Putin engaged in bilateral talks with various Asian leaders, including Philippine President Marcos.
Ukraine's military is now capable of striking deep into Russian territory, including cities like Moscow and St. Petersburg, a strategic development that has allowed it to counter potential Russian offensives and reverse the threat.
Russia has canceled the St. Petersburg naval parade for the second year in a row, with officials citing that 'now is not the time' for such an event.
The fate of modern Russia was sealed 30 years ago when the defeat of then-St. Petersburg mayor Anatoly Sobchak in the May-June 1996 elections fueled Vladimir Putin's ascent to power in Moscow, with only a few thousand votes potentially altering the outcome.
Tatarstan and major filling station chains in Moscow and St. Petersburg have begun restricting petrol sales due to fuel shortages, following recent Ukrainian strikes.
A modern ship of the Russian Baltic Fleet was reportedly attacked at its main base near St. Petersburg, an event overshadowed by other propaganda activities.
A district court in St. Petersburg, Russia, has banned the films "Love, Simon," "Kill Your Darlings," and "Call Me by Your Name" due to their LGBTQ content.
An explosion at a factory belonging to Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, in St. Petersburg has resulted in the deaths of four people. The incident occurred in an area associated with the production of specialized equipment.
Residents of St. Petersburg, Russia, are experiencing a new reality of enemy attacks from Ukraine, with many questioning how long the situation can continue.
Russia's presidential car brand Aurus has unveiled a new model, primarily featuring a redesigned radiator grille. This comes as AvtoVAZ presented a Lada Niva with a touchscreen at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Russia's elite gathered for an economic forum in St. Petersburg, a pet project of President Putin, but the event was overshadowed by recent drone attacks on the city. Media reports also highlighted increasingly strange behavior from Putin.
Russia's flagship economic event was reportedly overshadowed by a series of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting St. Petersburg, according to a BBC editor.
Ukraine conducted drone strikes on oil facilities in the St. Petersburg region, coinciding with a major economic forum, while also launching a separate attack on Zaporizhzhia that injured a minor and his father.
A Russian amusement park in St. Petersburg has launched a new ride named 'Oreshnik,' after a Russian missile used in attacks on Ukraine. The attraction has drawn criticism for its controversial naming.
Guests arriving at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum's opening ceremony witnessed a thick cloud of smoke over the Neva River. Ukrainian drones had struck the city just 16 kilometers from the event, prompting authorities to respond.
Fuel sales have been restricted at gas stations in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, according to reports.
Serbian Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Đedović Handanović, stated in St. Petersburg that Serbia and Russia remain reliable partners in the energy sector and expressed confidence in finding a cooperation model.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is capitalizing on Russia's surprising admission of weaknesses in its air defense system, which followed heavy Ukrainian drone attacks on St. Petersburg.
Russian officials claim German businesses are returning to the St. Petersburg Economic Forum despite the war in Ukraine. A report questions the actual attendance of German entities at Russia's flagship economic event this year.
Elvira Nabiulina, the head of Russia's central bank, was unexpectedly removed from the list of speakers for the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Ukrainian strikes on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula have reportedly killed four people. This comes amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts by European countries regarding the conflict.
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia, coinciding with the opening of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. The strike brought the conflict closer to a major Russian city and cast a shadow over President Putin's economic showcase event.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed readiness for direct negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating that recent drone strikes on Russia allow Ukraine to negotiate as equals. This comes as experts note heavy fighting in southern Ukraine and Zelensky claims Russia made no significant battlefield gains in May.
Ukraine launched strikes against an oil terminal and a naval base in St. Petersburg, Russia, coinciding with the start of a major economic forum in the city.
As St. Petersburg prepares for its annual economic forum, some companies continue to operate in Russia and express a desire for the resumption of Russian gas supplies. The forum also includes a German-Russian economic dialogue.
Despite drone attacks on its refineries, Russia has achieved its highest oil shipments since 2022, as Ukrainian drones also targeted energy and military sites in St. Petersburg, overshadowing the annual Economic Forum.
David Sánchez has not presented the original Russian orchestra conductor title from the St. Petersburg State Conservatory that was quickly homologated in Spain, raising questions about its validation.
The 'N.I.C.E. – New Italian Cinema Events' festival, dedicated to contemporary independent Italian cinema, is returning to St. Petersburg with support from the Italian Cultural Institute.
Slobodan Šljivančanin, a former professional basketball player, has presented a plan in St. Petersburg to establish a Serbian polar scientific-research center in Antarctica.
Agents of the ATESH partisan movement reportedly disabled a diesel locomotive in Saint Petersburg, aiming to disrupt oil transportation logistics in northwestern Russia.
An aircraft bound for St. Petersburg was forced to land in Helsinki after the St. Petersburg airport was closed due to drone-related disruptions.
An improvised explosive device detonated near a vehicle carrying a Russian couple in St. Petersburg, highlighting escalating security incidents within Russia. The attack coincides with reports of large-scale Ukrainian military operations targeting areas previously considered secure.
A major explosion and subsequent fire broke out in the Leningrad region near St. Petersburg, with thick smoke visible across the city, according to Russian Telegram channels.
Russian authorities have discontinued murder proceedings against St. Petersburg businessman Ilya Traber, who is closely associated with President Vladimir Putin. The decision concludes a high-profile legal case that had drawn significant domestic and international attention.
The Italian club is finalizing terms with Zenit St. Petersburg for the Brazilian winger while continuing negotiations for another target.
The Russian Prosecutor General has filed a lawsuit against Elena Vasilyeva to seize her 45% stake in the St. Petersburg Oil Terminal, marking the latest escalation in Moscow's takeover of the country's largest Baltic oil infrastructure.
Russian media have identified a senior helicopter regiment officer among those killed in a car explosion in St. Petersburg. The incident has sparked speculation regarding targeted attacks on military personnel within Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Moldova to mark its independence day, where he discussed enhanced trilateral security, energy, and logistics cooperation with Moldovan President Maia Sandu and Romanian officials. The diplomatic push coincides with renewed Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv, underscoring urgent needs for coordinated air defense and winter preparedness.
The Gazprom Arena venue remains in negotiations with concert organizers regarding Ye's scheduled performances, with no final agreement reached yet.
Rapper Ye's upcoming performance at St. Petersburg's Gazprom Arena is mired in conflicting information from ticket sellers and the venue, creating uncertainty for fans and organizers.
The White House reportedly dispatched an unusual envoy, architect Rodney Mims Cook Jr., on a secret mission to St. Petersburg to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
American rapper Ye (Kanye West) sold over 100,000 tickets for two St. Petersburg stadium shows, but a Russian lawmaker now demands the concerts be canceled unless he declares 'moral support' for the war on Ukraine.
Users in Russia, particularly Moscow and St. Petersburg, reported a major power outage and fire near a telecom center, affecting services like Discord, Telegram, and other online platforms.
The life of Georgios P. Vegleris, a Byzantinist, is explored, detailing his role as a Russian secret agent from St. Petersburg to Smyrna in 1922.
A magistrate in St. Petersburg has fined Shakhzodbek Tursunbaev 4,000 rubles for posting a video online showing the aftermath of a drone attack, marking the first such fine since the ban was introduced over a year ago.
Moldova has condemned a violation of its airspace and reported an explosion of an aerial object near the village of Talmaza, with a two-meter crater found at the site. President Maia Sandu stated that Russia is intentionally sending drones into the region, highlighting ongoing security concerns.
Rusijos piliečius iš didžiųjų milijonus gyventojų turinčių miestų reikėtų perkelti į kaimus ir kaimelius dėl neva artėjančio branduolinio karo su Vakarais, pareiškė ekscentriškasis filosofas…
Russian distributors postponed Spider-Man screenings to prioritize 'The Last Warrior: Kolobok,' but initial showings in St. Petersburg on Friday, August 7, failed to sell a single ticket, leaving auditoriums empty.
In St. Petersburg, Maria weeps after learning her father was killed on the front, only to discover he married an unknown 22-year-old woman before his death, highlighting the plight of Russian women whose husbands are fighting.
Ukraine successfully destroyed a Russian drone at a record altitude of nearly 7 km and also targeted two major Russian logistics centers near Moscow and St. Petersburg, triggering air raid sirens in Kyiv.
Russia's Federal Financial Monitoring Service (Rosfinmonitoring) has added Viktor Kalinin, a 14-year-old from St. Petersburg, to its registry of 'terrorists and extremists,' making him the youngest person yet on the list.
Russia's Navy Day celebrations were notably subdued, with President Putin attending a modest event in St. Petersburg instead of the usual grand naval parade. The scaled-back festivities included a submarine poster replacing a live display, reflecting the impact of the ongoing conflict.
Russia has canceled its Navy Day parade in St. Petersburg for the second year in a row, reportedly due to fears of Ukrainian attacks. The decision reflects ongoing security concerns amid the conflict.
St. Petersburg's election commission has refused to register candidates from the Yabloko party for the city's legislative assembly elections, citing an error in the party's paperwork.
Japan and Russia are set to resume youth exchange programs after a seven-year pause. Approximately 15 students from Japanese universities and graduate schools will travel to St. Petersburg for about ten days as part of the initiative.
The FBI Director is reportedly planning a trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg on October 14 and 15, with the visit likely organized by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
Finland's capital, Helsinki, is less than 200 miles from St. Petersburg, and the country shares an 830-mile border with Russia, the longest of any NATO member, underscoring its continuous war preparedness.
During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin stated that a third 'Oreshnik' missile strike during the Russia-Ukraine war was for testing purposes, successfully hitting a barn.
Following Ukrainian drone strikes on a St. Petersburg oil terminal and long queues at Moscow gas stations, observers are questioning President Putin's next actions, with four scenarios all deemed negative.
Ukraine has reportedly hit a major oil terminal located in St. Petersburg, Russia, marking a significant strike on Russian infrastructure.
Ukraine has launched a major drone attack targeting a port and a large oil terminal in the St. Petersburg region of Russia, with smoke visible for kilometers. This comes amidst ongoing claims and counter-claims regarding territorial control in the Donbas region.
Food producers across Russia have begun notifying grocery chains in St. Petersburg about potential delivery delays, attributing the disruptions to an ongoing fuel crisis.
The 14th annual St. Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPILF) took place, where speakers controversially argued that constitutional rights are the real problem in Russia.
Russia has ordered the closure of Romania's Consulate General in Saint Petersburg and expelled its consul, citing reciprocity. This move follows similar diplomatic actions between the two countries.
Russia has announced the closure of the Romanian Consulate General in St. Petersburg and the expulsion of its interim head. This move is a retaliatory measure against Bucharest, following previous actions taken by Romania.
A report from St. Petersburg indicates that the Finnish scene, once prominent in the city, has significantly diminished, with fewer Finns encountered.
Semyon Skrepetsky, a Russian dissident artist known for satirizing Vladimir Putin, was shot and killed in Poland. Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder, which Polish officials are investigating as a potentially unprecedented case.
Donald Trump made various statements regarding an impending Iran agreement, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and his views on international leaders and policies. He also commented on the presence of US forces in the Persian Gulf and met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
Long queues for fuel have appeared on the Moscow-St. Petersburg highway, with people waiting for hours. This development follows Ukraine's drone war against Russian refineries, impacting gasoline availability.
St. Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov said the city has developed measures to “insure” tourists against mobile internet outages, in an interview with TASS.
The course of Russian and global history was altered 30 years ago when Anatoly Sobchak, then mayor of St. Petersburg, unexpectedly lost an election by a narrow margin, opening the way for Vladimir Putin to rise to power in Moscow.
Elvira Nabiulina, the head of the Russian Central Bank, has reportedly disappeared from public view and canceled her participation in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum at the last minute, sparking speculation.
Ali Rahbari is scheduled to conduct the Mariinsky Orchestra in St. Petersburg, highlighting a cultural event.
A member of the Social Protection Party's supreme council urged St. Petersburg's Legislative Assembly to petition Vladimir Putin to strike Ukraine with nuclear weapons, leading to his microphone being cut off.
An interview with Vladimir Milov covered the isolation of Crimea, fuel and product shortages in Russia, and the results of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (PMIEF).
A St. Petersburg court dismissed the criminal case against poet Kirill Yakovlev, who publishes as Glikery Ulunov, on charges of 'suicide propaganda,' leading to his release after nearly a year in pretrial detention.
The governor of St. Petersburg, Alexander Beglov, has advised residents to stay home and warned of possible disruptions to mobile internet services.
Ukraine reportedly launched an unprecedented attack on St. Petersburg, which Russia claims involved drones. This incident marks a significant escalation in the conflict.
Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone attack targeting Russia's St. Petersburg region, which Russian authorities described as unprecedented. Russia claimed to have shot down 140 drones, while Ukraine's foreign minister suggested Russia would eventually end the war on worse terms.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request for a meeting, stating he sees no reason for it at this time. Meanwhile, Putin held discussions with a former German politician, whom he reportedly wishes to mediate negotiations regarding the conflict in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's proposal for a face-to-face meeting, stating he currently sees no reason for such talks. Zelenskyy interpreted Putin's response as Russia once again choosing war, while Putin also commented on Zelenskyy's Jewish heritage.
Andrei Makarov, chairman of the State Duma’s budget and tax committee, controversially used the word 'war' and called the conduct of Russia's security forces lawless during a Sberbank business breakfast held as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Romanian politician Diana Şoşoacă was photographed with Moldovan fugitive oligarch Ilan Şor at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, with Şor presenting her as a 'future president'.
Discussions about a tunnel under the Bering Strait, a long-standing idea to connect the US and Russia, have resurfaced with an announcement at the St. Petersburg forum about a potential agreement.
Gas stations in St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region of Russia have started rationing fuel sales, according to local reports.
Eurodeputy Diana Şoşoacă and internationally wanted former vice-president Marina Tauber appeared at the St. Petersburg Forum, criticizing authorities in Bucharest and Chișinău for their relations with Russia.
Moldovan Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu described Igor Dodon's speech at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) as 'pathetic' and reminded him who violated the contract with Gazprom.
AvtoVAZ unveiled a modernized Lada Niva Legend at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, featuring a relatively long list of changes including a new touchscreen display.
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone strike on the St. Petersburg region, injuring several people and hitting an oil terminal and infrastructure facilities in Kronstadt. This comes as analysts suggest Russia is pivoting to an air war due to minimal gains on the battlefield, with Kyiv largely halting Moscow’s spring-summer offensive and Ukraine testing homegrown Patriot alternatives.
Ukrainian drones attacked targets in Saint Petersburg, including an oil refinery, causing large smoke clouds and fires, coinciding with the opening of Russia's major economic forum in the city. The strikes disrupted the event, which was expected to be attended by President Putin.
The Finnish Defence Forces have lifted the aviation restriction imposed near the eastern border, which was put in place due to drone strikes in St. Petersburg. Fighter jet surveillance flights had previously alerted residents in Kymenlaakso, particularly Kotka and Hamina.
Manosphere influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have arrived in Moscow, receiving an exceptionally grand welcome at the airport, with the purpose of their visit currently unclear, though some speculate he may attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
A planned trip by a large delegation from Germany's right-wing AfD opposition party to St. Petersburg, Russia, has sparked criticism, with some calling it a high-risk security policy.
This year's St. Petersburg International Book Fair showcased pro-war literature, reflecting mounting pressure on Russia's publishing industry.
St. Petersburg, a city on the Neva River, was founded on May 27, 1703, by Russian Emperor Peter the Great, who sought to build a new Russian city on the Baltic to establish his fleet and bring Russia closer to Europe.
President Trump's changing statements regarding US troop deployments in Europe, from withdrawal to sending additional forces to Poland, have caused confusion among NATO allies. This shift has led to discussions about the future of NATO and European security architecture.
Russian billionaire Mihail Smirnov, involved in oil product exports, has died in a motorcycle accident near St. Petersburg at the age of 53.
A plane that was traveling to St. Petersburg has landed at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
Pretrial detention was lifted for St. Petersburg businessman Ilya Traber and his partner Vladimir Danilenko after investigators discontinued a murder case linked to the pair.
Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles struck the strategic Ust-Luga port near St. Petersburg, causing a major fire at a critical hub for Russian petroleum product exports.
Russia's Investigative Committee has dismissed charges against St. Petersburg businessman Ilya Traber, citing a complete lack of involvement in the murder of entrepreneur Alexander Petrov.
Two previously sold-out shows were scrapped, highlighting the complex reception of Western artists in Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and the rapper's controversial past statements.
A 24-year-old Russian woman is a suspect in the bombing of a car belonging to a lieutenant colonel with a St.
A prominent business figure from St. Petersburg has been freed from custody, though he continues to face serious charges including organized murder and arms trafficking.
A Russian military serviceman was killed when a vehicle exploded in St. Petersburg, marking another targeted incident in the city. Local authorities have launched an investigation into the bombing.
Kanye West has canceled his scheduled performances at Russia’s Gazprom Arena following widespread logistical disruptions and security concerns that derailed his planned St. Petersburg tour dates.
St. Petersburg's Gazprom Arena has announced it will not host Kanye West's planned concerts, despite promoters claiming the shows were not cancelled. This decision has left organizers surprised and sparked debate over the rapper's performances in Russia.
Russian rock bassist Dmitry Oganyan, 45, was found dead in a St. Petersburg pond with a severed hand. Local media reported the discovery of the musician's body under suspicious circumstances.
A German citizen was arrested in St. Petersburg, Russia, reportedly for donating money to Alexei Navalny's organization, a fact indirectly confirmed by the German Foreign Ministry.
Kanye West, also known as Ye, is reportedly planning to hold two concerts in Russia and potentially meet with President Vladimir Putin. This move would make him the biggest Western star to perform in Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.
American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, sold 81,000 tickets for his St. Petersburg concerts within 24 hours, making him the biggest Western star to perform in Russia since the invasion.
A court in St. Petersburg has issued the first fine of 4,000 rubles to a local resident for publishing footage of the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone attack, under a new law prohibiting such publications.
A German citizen has been detained by Russian police in St. Petersburg for making a small donation to Alexey Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation. The detention highlights Russia's crackdown on supporters of the opposition figure.
A philosophy professor in St. Petersburg was detained for allegedly making $40 in 'extremist' donations to Alexei Navalny, with the professor admitting his support for Navalny on camera.
Iran's ambassador to Russia announced that Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, has been added to the list of host cities for Iran Cultural Week in Russia, deepening cultural ties beyond Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Hayley Serball allegedly spit on a bar manager's face in St. Petersburg, Florida, after being confronted for engaging in sexual intercourse in the establishment's bathroom.
Russia's Federal Financial Monitoring Service (Rosfinmonitoring) has added Viktor Kalinin, a 14-year-old from St. Petersburg, to its registry of 'terrorists and extremists,' making him the youngest person yet on the list. This inclusion occurred a month after he was detained for allegedly setting fire to a fuse box on a railway line.
Russia's Central Election Commission has barred Yabloko party candidates from the St. Petersburg ballot, with party chairman Nikolai Rybakov accusing officials of targeting the party for its opposition to authorities.
Russia significantly reduced its traditional naval parade in St. Petersburg for Navy Day, opting for a scaled-down event without major attractions of its naval power, reportedly due to security concerns.
A Florida exhibition at the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, explores how Salvador Dalí transformed US culture through a collection covering his life and work in New York and California.
A Russian ballistic missile strike on a private training ground near Kyiv, where a defense event was taking place, resulted in 10 deaths and approximately 100 injuries. Ukraine has launched an investigation into the deadly attack.
While neighboring states warn of high risks of railway sabotage, Slovakia's railway security director was reportedly in St. Petersburg, meeting with pro-Russian radicals linked to intelligence services and individuals on sanction lists.
The Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. (aT) hosted a Korean food-themed booth at a culture festival in St. Petersburg, Russia, on July 12, attracting approximately 3,000 visitors to experience K-food, K-beauty, and K-pop.
A St. Petersburg election candidate has been sentenced to 10 days in jail due to old social media posts.
Mobile internet access was severely restricted across St. Petersburg and Leningrad Oblast, with users reporting widespread disruptions and access limited through a government-approved whitelist system, under the pretext of a drone threat.
A major Ukrainian drone attack has struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg, Russia. The incident caused significant damage to the facility.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Ukraine hit a key oil terminal in Russia's St. Petersburg, targeting infrastructure that generates revenue for Russia's war efforts.
A St. Petersburg court has sentenced former police officer Ruslan Sentemov to three and a half years, suspended, for abuse of authority. Sentemov was known for leading arrests at protests.
Chroniclers note that Njegoš visited Trieste about fifteen times, marking it as the first major city he saw and a crossroads for his travels to Vienna, St. Petersburg, and through Italy.
Alexander Bastrykin, head of Russia's Investigative Committee, raised the issue of juvenile delinquency at the St. Petersburg Legal Forum and announced his agency has drafted legislation to lower the age of criminal responsibility to 12 for certain articles, reminiscent of Stalin-era policies.
Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that Romania will not issue a response to Russia's reciprocal decision to close the Romanian Consulate in St. Petersburg.
Russia's Deputy Justice Minister Vadim Balanin stated at the St. Petersburg International Legal Forum that living together outside of marriage poses a threat to the country's national security.
Ilya Traber, a close associate of Vladimir Putin and a figure described as the ruler of St. Petersburg's underworld, ports, and terminals, has been arrested, an event that has reportedly shaken faith in the stability of Putin's regime more than battlefield losses in Ukraine.
For the second year in a row, Russia's navy will not hold its traditional parade in St. Petersburg, a decision influenced by Ukrainian drone and missile attacks.
Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) arrested billionaire Ilia Traber in St. Petersburg, who is reportedly the leader of the Tambov criminal group and sought by Spanish justice.
Russia’s central bank chair, Elvira Nabiullina, is scheduled to appear at a press conference on June 19 following a Board of Directors meeting on monetary policy, after nearly two weeks out of public view.
Concerns about a potential fuel shortage are rising in Russia, though the St. Petersburg Energy Committee asserts that there are no preconditions for such a scarcity.
The Russian band Stoptime, whose members Naoko and Alexander Orlov were arrested for performing on the streets of St. Petersburg, has fled Russia and is now in exile.
Igor Dodon, leader of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova (PSRM), responded to criticism from Parliament Speaker Igor Grosu regarding his statements at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where he advocated for resuming dialogue with Russia and restoring Russian gas supplies.
A boy in Murino, near St. Petersburg, Russia, accidentally set a neighbor's apartment on fire by throwing burning paper airplanes from his balcony. The incident has garnered national media attention in Russia.
An 'unofficial' Finnish representative attended the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, leading an organization that receives funding from the City of Helsinki, sparking scrutiny.
Despite high oil prices and tax increases, Russia's budget is struggling to stay on track due to significant war spending, a situation reflected at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum.
Vladimir Solovyov, a propagandist known for criticizing Russia's financial authorities on his shows, was not invited to the St. Petersburg Economic Forum for the first time.
A Russian drone strike damaged a nuclear waste storage facility near the Chornobyl plant, prompting Ukraine to classify it as a war crime and inform international partners, including the IAEA.
A lasting image from Russia's economic forum in St. Petersburg is a visible plume of smoke over the city, as observed by BBC's Steve Rosenberg.
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's opposition Christian Democratic Union, expressed optimism about Germany overcoming challenges but warned that an electoral victory for the far-right AfD would be a 'big bang'. His comments come amidst broader discussions on political stability and economic challenges in Germany.
Ukrainian drones launched a large-scale attack overnight, targeting several locations across Russia, including Ust-Labinsk in Krasnodar Krai and the Leningrad region near St. Petersburg, where 25 drones were intercepted. The attacks also hit Russian-occupied parts of Donetsk Oblast, causing fires at oil depots and damaging port infrastructure.
Despite Apple removing the Max messenger from its App Store, a private VK Night party was held at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to celebrate the launch of the Kremlin-linked application.
Key ideologues at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) presented a 'vision of salvation' for Russia, suggesting the use of nuclear weapons against perceived threats as the 'most positive scenario'.
Georgia's Foreign Ministry reiterated its decision not to participate in the first expert meeting of the 3+3 Regional Cooperation Platform, scheduled for June 5 on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Candace Owens has stated she has no interest in running for president in 2028, instead endorsing Tucker Carlson as a potential candidate during an interview at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum has commenced, overshadowed by the ongoing war in Ukraine and drone attacks. The event, once a 'window to the West,' is now largely attended by countries not aligned with Western sanctions against Russia.
Markus Frohnmajer, the parliamentary spokesperson for foreign policy of Germany's far-right AfD party, is attending Putin's main economic conference in St. Petersburg. This attendance comes despite explicit warnings from the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs advising against it.
Romanian politician Diana Șoșoacă attended the 'Russian Davos' forum in St. Petersburg, where she was seen alongside Marina Tauber, a Moldovan politician who is internationally wanted. Their presence at the forum has drawn attention and controversy.
Despite the International Economic Forum in St. Petersburg aiming to project stability, many Russians are feeling increasingly uncertain due to economic worries and fears related to the ongoing war.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning to young Russian men, urging them not to join the war in Ukraine and stating they would likely suffer and die. Rutte emphasized that Russia shows no signs of stopping the conflict and is losing a significant number of soldiers.
Ukrainian long-range drones struck oil storage facilities near St. Petersburg, Russia, days before President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to address the city's flagship economic forum.
Ukraine launched a series of drone attacks targeting areas near St. Petersburg and Moscow, with dozens of drones reportedly shot down. This comes as Russia prepares for an economic forum, and amidst ongoing conflict where Russia has lost more territory than gained in recent months.
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder was reportedly seen in Moscow and attended the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, sparking controversy, especially with the presence of far-right AfD members from Germany. Schröder has been suggested as a potential mediator for talks between the EU and Russia.
After a four-year absence due to the war in Ukraine, members of the German business community and far-right politicians are set to attend the upcoming economic forum in St. Petersburg.
A Russian serial rapist and murderer, who was released from prison to fight in Ukraine and awarded a valor medal, has reportedly died at the front. This follows an earlier alert in St. Petersburg after he returned home and escaped guard.
The article delves into the history of how Tsar Peter I of Russia transformed a swampy area at the Neva River estuary into the capital city of St. Petersburg.
St. Petersburg State University has reportedly ordered its staff and students to use the Max messenger, a state-backed Russian app, as its official internal communications platform.
Uzbekistan's delegation is actively participating in an international legal forum held in St. Petersburg, fostering legal cooperation and discussions.