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I moved so no one would bother: Elderly in Tyumen mark New Year aloneI moved so no one would bother: Elderly in Tyumen mark New Year alone
I moved so no one would bother: Elderly in Tyumen mark New Year aloneAlmost everyone has relatives, but they are not going to visit them for the holidays.
Vishera Reserve searches for boy who wanted a camera trapVishera Reserve searches for boy who wanted a camera trap
Vishera Reserve searches for boy who wanted a camera trapThe Vishera (Vishersky) Nature Reserve in Russia is searching for a boy named Arseniy to give him a gift from Father Frost. He became fascinated with camera traps at a summer festival.
Samara BDSM Icon Uncle Seryozha DiesSamara BDSM Icon Uncle Seryozha Dies
Samara BDSM Icon Uncle Seryozha DiesUncle Seryozha, a prominent figure in Samara's BDSM community, passed away on 11 December following a serious illness, his daughter announced.
Hundreds Sort Waste in Central Volgograd MonthlyHundreds Sort Waste in Central Volgograd Monthly
Hundreds Sort Waste in Central Volgograd MonthlyOn the last Sunday of every month, volunteers from the New Acropolis philosophical school in Volgograd host free waste sorting events, inviting residents to recycle inorganic household waste and reduce pollution.
«And life turned upside down in one day»: Security guard killed after joining war«And life turned upside down in one day»: Security guard killed after joining war
«And life turned upside down in one day»: Security guard killed after joining warAleksei Yatsenko signed a military contract and went to the combat zone before his trial for a killing. He died in Ukraine in October 2025.
Chelyabinsk Readers Divided Over Kindergarten Swearing IncidentChelyabinsk Readers Divided Over Kindergarten Swearing Incident
Chelyabinsk Readers Divided Over Kindergarten Swearing IncidentReaders of the local news site 74.RU have weighed in on a swearing scandal at a Chelyabinsk kindergarten, with many siding with the father who caused the scene.
Cyclist rides no-handed playing accordion in Russia's coldest citiesCyclist rides no-handed playing accordion in Russia's coldest cities
Cyclist rides no-handed playing accordion in Russia's coldest citiesA daredevil cyclist from Magadan has been traveling across Russia for about a year, visiting its coldest regions in winter. He arrived in Perm during a -30°C (-22°F) cold snap, riding his bicycle and playing an accordion.
Full video emerges showing minibus driver attacking child in VoronezhFull video emerges showing minibus driver attacking child in Voronezh
Full video emerges showing minibus driver attacking child in VoronezhCarrier alleges boy was first to aggress, swearing at driver, yet video evidence challenges this version of events in Voronezh.
How a Marketplace Helped a Girl Relocate to a Big CityHow a Marketplace Helped a Girl Relocate to a Big City
How a Marketplace Helped a Girl Relocate to a Big CityAnastasia Davletkalieva moved from Buguruslan to Samara, with an online marketplace playing a key role in enabling her transition.
Ownership dispute threatens unique Nizhny Novgorod horses with slaughterOwnership dispute threatens unique Nizhny Novgorod horses with slaughter
Ownership dispute threatens unique Nizhny Novgorod horses with slaughterA historic stud farm in the Nizhny Novgorod region is embroiled in a conflict after an attempt to transport its unique heavy draft horses, allegedly for slaughter, was blocked by volunteers and local residents.
Kazan man's banner surprise for wife draws neighbor ireKazan man's banner surprise for wife draws neighbor ire
Kazan man's banner surprise for wife draws neighbor ireA Kazan man who arranged a surprise birthday banner for his wife on their apartment building says he has done similar stunts before without complaint. Neighbors in the Rodina housing complex objected to the latest display featuring his 'sweetheart'.
Historic stud farm horses saved from slaughter trucksHistoric stud farm horses saved from slaughter trucks
Historic stud farm horses saved from slaughter trucksAn attempt to transport horses from the historic Pochinkovsky Stud Farm in Nizhny Novgorod region was thwarted by employees and residents, protecting the endangered Soviet Heavy Draft breed.
Nizhny Novgorod Oncologist Reveals Harassment, Prison Visits, and System FlawsNizhny Novgorod Oncologist Reveals Harassment, Prison Visits, and System Flaws
Nizhny Novgorod Oncologist Reveals Harassment, Prison Visits, and System FlawsIn an interview with NN.RU, practicing surgeon and oncologist Natalia Alekseeva shares her experiences with harassment, treating imprisoned mothers, and challenges in the healthcare system.
Stolen Scarf Mysteriously Reappears on Irkutsk BabrStolen Scarf Mysteriously Reappears on Irkutsk Babr
Stolen Scarf Mysteriously Reappears on Irkutsk BabrA scarf knitted by volunteers from the 'Time of Cats' shelter was stolen after hanging on the sculpture for one and a half days.
A Ufa Man's Quest to Uncover Truth About Special SettlementsA Ufa Man's Quest to Uncover Truth About Special Settlements
A Ufa Man's Quest to Uncover Truth About Special SettlementsA man from Ufa spent years painstakingly collecting information about special settlements for repressed people in Bashkiria.
'Now our local resident': Fox sighted in Irkutsk neighborhood'Now our local resident': Fox sighted in Irkutsk neighborhood
'Now our local resident': Fox sighted in Irkutsk neighborhoodResidents of the Topkinsky neighborhood in Irkutsk have spotted a fox near their homes. The 'red guest,' as they call her, has been seen for at least a week, with some saying she has visited for months.
Victim of Bogorodsk Maniac Describes Escape and Torture on TVVictim of Bogorodsk Maniac Describes Escape and Torture on TV
Victim of Bogorodsk Maniac Describes Escape and Torture on TVA woman who survived the serial maniac from Moscow's Bogorodsk district recounted her ordeal and how she fled to Volgograd on the talk show 'Let Them Talk'.
Powerlifting Priest Says Faith and Sport Are CompatiblePowerlifting Priest Says Faith and Sport Are Compatible
Powerlifting Priest Says Faith and Sport Are CompatibleFather Alexey Goncharov, rector of the Church of St. George the Victorious in Voronezh, holds services for people with disabilities and then heads to the gym for heavy lifting. The unique 'Turbo-Father' is now known across Russia.
Volgograd Schoolboy's Letter Moves Soldier to Tears in Ukraine Conflict VideoVolgograd Schoolboy's Letter Moves Soldier to Tears in Ukraine Conflict Video
Volgograd Schoolboy's Letter Moves Soldier to Tears in Ukraine Conflict VideoA soldier known as KUM is searching for Kirill, the teenager who sent him a touching letter. Volunteers are assisting in the search but have not yet located the boy.
Residents of Nizhny Novgorod Share Their New Year WishesResidents of Nizhny Novgorod Share Their New Year Wishes
Residents of Nizhny Novgorod Share Their New Year WishesThe NN.RU editorial team asked its readers what they dream of as the New Year approaches. Some wishes are quite practical, while others speak of simple human happiness.
Perm woman obtains birth certificate after 55 years without passportPerm woman obtains birth certificate after 55 years without passport
Perm woman obtains birth certificate after 55 years without passportShe has now obtained a birth certificate and is soon to receive a passport.
Mother Searches Alone for Son Missing in Volgograd RegionMother Searches Alone for Son Missing in Volgograd Region
Mother Searches Alone for Son Missing in Volgograd RegionEvery day, Nina Rybalchenko wakes up with the thought that her only son will definitely return home. But he has been gone for 9 years already.
Do you want them sleeping in your stairwell?Do you want them sleeping in your stairwell?
Do you want them sleeping in your stairwell?The director of a worker's house in Yekaterinburg responds to accusations of exploiting homeless people and speaks candidly about the reality of the business.
Yekaterinburg mourns death of popular blogger Alexey MelnikovYekaterinburg mourns death of popular blogger Alexey Melnikov
Yekaterinburg mourns death of popular blogger Alexey MelnikovAlexey Melnikov, author of 'Yekaterinburg Afisha', passed away on December 14.