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Headline News

As of June 15, 2025, the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is a major event. Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang will attend SPIEF from June 19-21. Russian President Vladimir Putin also sent birthday wishes to Chinese President Xi Jinping on June 15. Separately, Russia celebrated Medical Worker Day on June 15.

Business News

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto is traveling to St. Petersburg for SPIEF 2025, scheduled from June 18-21. Several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in transportation, shipbuilding, education, creative economy, and technology are expected to be signed. The St. Petersburg Stock Exchange is conducting daily trading of Russian securities even during holidays in June. This includes trading from June 12-15.

Economic News

The 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is a significant event for Russia's economic landscape. A briefing by the Foreign Ministry's spokeswoman on current foreign policy issues will be held at SPIEF on June 19. The forum aims to foster international economic dialogue and cooperation. The Kremlin and the US are also discussing Russia-U.S. business relations at SPIEF.

Political News

Political developments on June 15, 2025, include a phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. They discussed the escalation in the Middle East, with Erdogan condemning Israel's actions against Iran. Both leaders called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a political resolution. The Institute for the Study of War also released an assessment of the Russian offensive campaign.

Election News

While no major elections were held on June 15, 2025, there's ongoing political activity related to future elections. Gazprom's General Shareholders Meeting will use absentee voting, with ballots to be taken into account by June 26, 2025. The Kremlin is also actively co-opting Russian veterans to participate in the 2025 regional and 2026 State Duma elections. This is part of a campaign to raise a loyal, pro-war elite.

Employment News

The Russian job market has shown signs of cooling in early 2025, with job openings falling by 15% compared to last year. This is linked to financial challenges faced by Russian companies due to high interest rates. However, unemployment remains low at 2.4%. While business-related sectors experienced slowdowns, science, education, manufacturing, and service industries continue to show growth.

Business News

The St. Petersburg Stock Exchange is undergoing an upgrade of its trading facilities, leading to a halt in trading on Saturday, July 5, 2025. This exchange is a major platform for trading foreign securities within Russian jurisdiction. The Russian insurance market grew 1.5 times in the first quarter of the year. Discussions on Russia-U.S. business relations are scheduled to take place at the upcoming St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Seven-Day Weather Forecast (June 15 - June 21, 2025)

St. Petersburg will experience cool, overcast conditions with some rain.

June 15 (Sunday): Sunny. High: 21∘C (70∘F), Low: 10∘C (50∘F).
June 16 (Monday): Drizzle. High: 18∘C (65∘F), Low: 12∘C (53∘F).
June 17 (Tuesday): Drizzle. High: 18∘C (65∘F), Low: 12∘C (58∘F).
June 18 (Wednesday): Showers late. High: 20∘C (68∘F), Low: 13∘C (56∘F).
June 19 (Thursday): Rain showers. High: 16∘C (60∘F), Low: 13∘C (56∘F).
June 20 (Friday): Sprinkles early. High: 18∘C (64∘F), Low: 11∘C (51∘F).
June 21 (Saturday): Overcast. High: 18∘C (65∘F), Low: 9∘C (48∘F).

Entertainment News St.

Petersburg's entertainment scene is active in mid-June 2025. The Popcorn is running at Sevkabel Port until June 15, featuring local brands, workshops, and DJ sets. Rodina Cinema is screening "Whiplash" on the big screen on June 15, in English with Russian subtitles. The chamber choir Festino will perform "Cries of the City" at New Holland Island on June 13.