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Single Mother from Altai Village Appears on TV Show 'DNA' to Prove PaternitySingle Mother from Altai Village Appears on TV Show 'DNA' to Prove Paternity
Single Mother from Altai Village Appears on TV Show 'DNA' to Prove PaternityA single mother from a village in the Altai region went on the NTV reality show 'DNA' (16+) to confirm the father of her daughter.
Orphan Marries Twice During SVO, Family Sues WifeOrphan Marries Twice During SVO, Family Sues Wife
Orphan Marries Twice During SVO, Family Sues WifeA former orphan from Golyashmanovo married twice while serving in the special military operation in Ukraine. After he went missing, a bitter conflict erupted between his relatives and his official wife over potential compensation payments.
Scammers Use 'Superhero Game' to Target TeenagersScammers Use 'Superhero Game' to Target Teenagers
Scammers Use 'Superhero Game' to Target TeenagersA scam in Krasnoyarsk involved a teenager who handed over three million rubles (approx. $30,000 at current rates) to fraudsters after being manipulated into a fake kidnapping.
Proposal to Extend Kindergarten Hours Draws Mixed ReactionsProposal to Extend Kindergarten Hours Draws Mixed Reactions
Proposal to Extend Kindergarten Hours Draws Mixed ReactionsVladimir Putin's directive to extend kindergarten hours until 8 p.m. has sparked a debate among parents and educators.
"Just to avoid work": Far North women offered early retirement — men react"Just to avoid work": Far North women offered early retirement — men react
"Just to avoid work": Far North women offered early retirement — men reactA new proposal would allow women in Russia's Far North who have given birth to one child to retire early, sparking mixed reactions, particularly from men in the Arkhangelsk Region.
Superstar! Battle of the Seasons premieres on NTVSuperstar! Battle of the Seasons premieres on NTV
Superstar! Battle of the Seasons premieres on NTVOn January 31 at 21:20, NTV will premiere the new season of the music show 'Superstar!' titled 'Battle of the Seasons'. Winners and finalists from previous seasons will participate in the project.
Booster Bar Releases Cosmetics Developed by AI
Booster Bar Releases Cosmetics Developed by AIThe company Booster Bar used artificial intelligence to create three original cosmetic boosters. Algorithms analyzed over 3000 ingredients and formed unique formulas.
Arkhangelsk Oblast boosts unified benefit for families, pregnant womenArkhangelsk Oblast boosts unified benefit for families, pregnant women
Arkhangelsk Oblast boosts unified benefit for families, pregnant womenThe unified benefit amount has risen in Arkhangelsk Oblast, tied to adjustments in the regional living wage, with increased payments for January set to arrive in February.
Love knows no age: 97-year-old groom weds 76-year-old bride in KislovodskLove knows no age: 97-year-old groom weds 76-year-old bride in Kislovodsk
Love knows no age: 97-year-old groom weds 76-year-old bride in KislovodskIn 2025, Kislovodsk saw weddings that challenged age norms, with the oldest groom at 97 and the oldest bride at 76, demonstrating that love can blossom at any stage of life.
Saratov woman sentenced to colony for failing to pay child supportSaratov woman sentenced to colony for failing to pay child support
Saratov woman sentenced to colony for failing to pay child supportA woman from Saratov has been sentenced to five months in a penal colony for non-payment of child support to her daughter, with debts totaling almost half a million rubles.
A Young Worker Rebuilds His Life After a 2.5-Ton Beam Crushed HimA Young Worker Rebuilds His Life After a 2.5-Ton Beam Crushed Him
A Young Worker Rebuilds His Life After a 2.5-Ton Beam Crushed HimAlexander Lyskov survived being pinned by a 2.5-ton load in a factory accident, losing both legs and his hips. Two years later, he has returned to work and is learning to use prosthetics.
Saltykov-Shchedrin: Two Centuries of SatireSaltykov-Shchedrin: Two Centuries of Satire
Saltykov-Shchedrin: Two Centuries of SatireIt has been 200 years since the birth of Mikhail Saltykov-Shchedrin, the writer who gave the Russian language words like 'blagoglupost' (pious stupidity) and 'zlopykhatel'stvo' (malicious carping), a high-ranking official and an author read by Nicholas II before his execution.
Factory Worker Survives 2.5-Ton Accident and Rebuilds His LifeFactory Worker Survives 2.5-Ton Accident and Rebuilds His Life
Factory Worker Survives 2.5-Ton Accident and Rebuilds His LifeTwo years after being crushed by a 2.5-ton beam at work, a young man from Nizhny Tagil has learned to live again, found purpose in a new job, and is preparing to walk on prosthetics.
Millionaire Mikhail Khubutia explains his side in Yulia Van axe attack caseMillionaire Mikhail Khubutia explains his side in Yulia Van axe attack case
Millionaire Mikhail Khubutia explains his side in Yulia Van axe attack caseAfter eight months of legal proceedings, businessman Mikhail Khubutia has shared his account of the alleged axe attack on model Yulia Van.
Mother Drinks Again, Runs Naked: Tolyatti Girl's Ordeal ContinuesMother Drinks Again, Runs Naked: Tolyatti Girl's Ordeal Continues
Mother Drinks Again, Runs Naked: Tolyatti Girl's Ordeal ContinuesA 14-year-old girl from Tolyatti has been placed in child welfare care, but fears grow that she might be sent back to her hazardous home.
Millionaire Khubutia Reveals His Side in Yulia Van Axe Attack CaseMillionaire Khubutia Reveals His Side in Yulia Van Axe Attack Case
Millionaire Khubutia Reveals His Side in Yulia Van Axe Attack CaseAfter eight months of legal proceedings, millionaire Mikhail Khubutia has shared his version of events regarding the axe attack on model Yulia Van.
Millionaire Khubutia's Revelations on Alleged Attack Against Yulia VanMillionaire Khubutia's Revelations on Alleged Attack Against Yulia Van
Millionaire Khubutia's Revelations on Alleged Attack Against Yulia VanModel and businesswoman Yulia Van accused millionaire Mikhail Khubutia of attacking her with an axe. After eight months, he has shared his version of events.
"I Had an Axe, Two": Millionaire's Revelations on Attack Case"I Had an Axe, Two": Millionaire's Revelations on Attack Case
"I Had an Axe, Two": Millionaire's Revelations on Attack CaseMillionaire Mikhail Khubutia, accused of assaulting model Yulia Van with an axe, has shared his account after months of court proceedings.
Maternal Capital to Be Indexed in Primorye from February 2026Maternal Capital to Be Indexed in Primorye from February 2026
Maternal Capital to Be Indexed in Primorye from February 2026Families in Primorye will see their maternal capital increased by up to 200,000 rubles as indexation takes effect from February 1, 2026.
The name Tatyana is experiencing a popularity boom in Saratov OblastThe name Tatyana is experiencing a popularity boom in Saratov Oblast
The name Tatyana is experiencing a popularity boom in Saratov OblastThe popularity of the name Tatyana in Saratov Oblast has surged fourfold over the past two years.
Saving Domestic Violence Victims in Ryazan: Chilling StoriesSaving Domestic Violence Victims in Ryazan: Chilling Stories
Saving Domestic Violence Victims in Ryazan: Chilling StoriesOne in ten families experiences physical violence, and women are much more likely to admit it. Yet many victims of domestic abuse do not leave immediately, and a crisis center in Ryazan is working to change that.
Orphan's Double Marriage During SVO Sparks Family Court DisputeOrphan's Double Marriage During SVO Sparks Family Court Dispute
Orphan's Double Marriage During SVO Sparks Family Court DisputeAlexander Rodkin, who grew up in an orphanage in the Tyumen region, married twice in one year while serving in the special military operation. After he went missing, a bitter conflict over his status and potential benefits erupted between his relatives and his legal wife.
Aurora Kiba splits from singer Grigory LepsAurora Kiba splits from singer Grigory Leps
Aurora Kiba splits from singer Grigory LepsAurora Kiba announced the end of her engagement to singer Grigory Leps, stating there was no drama in their breakup.
Parvina, Akilina and Ghetta: Rarest 2025 Names in Ryazan RegionParvina, Akilina and Ghetta: Rarest 2025 Names in Ryazan Region
Parvina, Akilina and Ghetta: Rarest 2025 Names in Ryazan RegionThe Ryazan Regional Perinatal Center has released a list of the rarest baby names given in 2025, detailing their origins and meanings.
A Samara Mother's Year-Long Battle to Enforce Child SupportA Samara Mother's Year-Long Battle to Enforce Child Support
A Samara Mother's Year-Long Battle to Enforce Child SupportA mother from Samara recounts her year-long effort to collect child support through the bailiff service, facing delays and bureaucratic hurdles.