Mayor of Krasnoyarsk arrested on suspicion of bribery. Here are ten major headlines of the evening news:
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Cracks in authority are getting louder as Krasnoyarsk's former mayor, Vladislav Loginov, lands in hot water over allegations of bribery. Recently nabbed on May 13, 2025, by law enforcement, Loginov's case seems to be yet another nail in the corruption coffin that's been plaguing local governments in Russia.
Stemming from an anti-corruption investigation, allegations suggest that Loginov, along with other officials, was involved in a bribery scheme related to road construction tenders in Krasnoyarsk. Bribes, totaling an estimated 73 million rubles, are said to have been paid by the general director of the Promstroy company to the head of the Department of Roads, Infrastructure, and Landscaping, Evgeny Zhvakin, in exchange for winning these tenders.
Following his detention, raids were executed at Loginov's office, residence, and the Department of Roads, Infrastructure, and Landscaping. Documents related to municipal contracts were seized during these raids[1][2]. The Investigative Committee of Russia has slapped Loginov with charges of accepting a bribe, and the case is generating quite a buzz among the public and local authorities. It's interesting to note that residents of Krasnoyarsk have generally expressed negative sentiment towards Loginov's tenure, with some local officials having previously raised concerns about corruption within the city administration.
Other notable individuals under the lens of this investigation include Alexey Davydov, a former deputy, and Deckard Khanagyan, the CEO of Krasnoyarsk Promstroy. The ripples of this corruption scandal seem to underscore broader concerns about corruption in local government, as observed in other recent cases involving mayors in Russia[1].
In an entirely different sphere, Russians who once switched their tax residency overseas are now contemplating a return as consultations on the subject have soared among legal circles. As Russia stands as the second country in the "big twenty" with the lowest unemployment rate, having Mexico in the top spot, it's clear that the country's economy is bucking the global trend[3].
On a different note, it's come to light that over 50 fake websites selling concert and theater tickets for 2025 have been unearthed in Russia. Prices for these counterfeits ranged from 2500 to 5500 rubles, with criminals raking in over 100,000 rubles a day[4].
The Russian budget will find an additional 163 billion rubles in its coffers thanks to unaccounted-for revenue projections in next year's budget. Major contributors to this windfall include the Central Bank's profits from the previous year, as well as fines for traffic violations[5].
Meanwhile, the market for mortgage installment plans on the primary real estate market has seen a significant drop in usage, decreasing by 2.2 times from 29.9% to 13.6%. Real estate developers are steering clear of this form of payment due to associated risks, raising concerns that the period of unavailable mortgages may extend[6].
Environmental concerns have arisen in the Krasnoyarsk region due to an oil spill caused by the damage of a cargo ship. The ship partially sank, leading to a leak of oil products[7].
Local businesses across the nation are locking up their stationery stores as consumers increasingly favor online marketplaces. In Yekaterinburg alone, there has been a 4% decrease in these types of stores over the past year[8].
The political climate in the United States took a turn when President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Los Angeles to quell the unrest among migrants. These tumultuous events unfolded after city-wide sweeps were conducted, resulting in the detention of 44 individuals. Protests erupted in solidarity with the detainees, with people taking to the streets carrying signs that read "No one is an illegal immigrant" and chanting "Free them, let them stay"[9].
The Portuguese national football team triumphed in the finals of the League of Nations, with star forward Cristiano Ronaldo fighting back tears after the win[10].
- The investigative committee's actions against former Krasnoyarsk mayor Vladislav Loginov, suspected of bribery, have sparked a heated debate in the realm of general-news and politics, as well as the specific focus on crime-and-justice.
- Concurrently, developments in Krasnoyarsk's environmental-science sector have raised concerns following an oil spill in the region, prompting calls for increased accountability in such matters.
- In contrast, a different news story unfolds across the world in the field of science, as the Portuguese national football team emerges victorious in the League of Nations, sending shockwaves through the sports community, especially followers of Cristiano Ronaldo's illustrious career.
