The courtyards and public areas of apartment buildings are maintained by "dvornik" (janitor) who is paid or given an apartment in exchange for sweeping, raking and shoveling snow and keeping the stairways clean.
Repair of lights, doors, glass, etc. are the responsibilities of "elektrik" (electrician), "stekolshchik" (glazier) and "stolyar" (carpenter) from the municipal repair authorities.
Repairs and small installations such as, locks, heating, plumbing systems, and water, in theory, can also be solved with the help of "PREO" and "REU" offices. These operate on a very specific district basis, almost street by street, so you'll have to find the right office to solve your problem. Your best bet is to look in the Abonent or St. Pbg. Yellow Pages 97. The emergency numbers for PREO and REU as well as other emergency services are listed under our category EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.
Most major apartment repairs, such as painting, are supposed to be done by local "municipal repair offices" listed below under DISTRICT APARTMENT REPAIR.

The second major provider of repair services is Peterburgskie Zori who provide all sorts of services on an individual craftsman basis, from locksmiths and electricians to carpenters and painters. These services can be done on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Third, many people look for good individual craftsmen to get work done more quickly and to their specifications. Look under PLUMBERS, CARPENTERS, LOCKSMITHS & KEYS, PAINTERS & PLASTERERS, and ELECTRICIANS & ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION.

For private companies that do apartment repairs, see RENOVATIONS & REPAIRS.