16:04 Russia's St Petersburg fights unseasonal floods
Russia's imperial capital, St Petersburg, was fighting floods on Wednesday as winds from the Gulf of Finland whipped up waves near some of the city's Tsarist treasures, reported Reuters.

15:53 Tram Centenary
The history of St. Petersburg’s tram system will be depicted in the form of models on show at Central Museum of the Railway Transport, one of the oldest technology museums in the world.

15:45 Long Holiday Bad for Russia, Say Experts
New Year has long been the favored holiday, celebrated with champagne and fireworks and gifts under a New Year tree. Then there was Jan. 2, also traditionally a holiday. And then the 3rd and the 4th and the 5th.