Tolyatti Mosaic Icon Artist Dies at 54Natalya Lipunova, a renowned Tolyatti artist who created mosaic icons for churches across Russia, died on 2 August at age 54 after a battle with stage 4 cancer.
Taxi driver refuses Roma, blogger respondsA conflict between two Yekaterinburg bloggers erupted online after a taxi driver refused to transport Roma passengers and filmed the incident.
Blogger's Love for Bragino Goes ViralEkaterina Korotaeva, 35, from Yaroslavl, became famous after posting a heartfelt video praising her Dzerzhinsky district, especially Bragino. Her reel gained over 100,000 views.
Mizulina Slams Blogger Over Mamayev Kurgan StuntYekaterina Mizulina, head of the Safe Internet League, condemned a blogger who tossed a 5,000-ruble note into a memorial pool at Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, sparking a scramble.
Ex-road bully Novoselov takes up paddleboardingIgor Novoselov, known for the viral Ural meme "Who are you honking at, uncle?", has shared a video of himself paddleboarding on a hot weekend.
Krasnoyarsk contractor details 10% kickback scheme in courtA road contractor testified in court about a 10% kickback scheme tied to Krasnoyarsk contracts, implicating former officials. The name of ex-mayor Sergei Yeryomin surfaced for the first time in the case.
'Kill him, finish him off!' Teen beaten in VolgogradA 15-year-old in Volgograd was brutally beaten by a group calling themselves 'seniors from Traktorny'. The attack followed another violent assault on teens captured on video.
Fridge repair fight splits Volgograd opinionsA confrontation between a Volgograd woman and a refrigerator repairman escalated into a brawl, sparking debate among residents over who was at fault.
Ornella Muti: Russia is part of my DNAItalian actress Ornella Muti, who has Russian ancestry, is considering buying property in St Petersburg, her daughter has revealed.
Khanty-Mansiysk News: July 21 DigestA roundup of Tuesday's key events in Yugra, including a marathon runner saved from bears, a murder order client's death, and more.
