17:24 The Road to Ust-Luga
The construction of a federal road between the Ust-Luga port in Leningrad Oblast and the city of Novgorod is awaiting government approval, Kommersant reported Wednesday, citing an official source.

17:11 Run-Down Cinemas May Turn Private
The number of privately-owned cinemas in St. Petersburg might double over 2006 as the city’s government plans to pass more then twenty run-down venues into the hands of private investors.