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Wig Video Fame Earns Yekaterinburg Man Versace Bag from KirkorovWig Video Fame Earns Yekaterinburg Man Versace Bag from Kirkorov
Wig Video Fame Earns Yekaterinburg Man Versace Bag from KirkorovMax Nikolayev from Yekaterinburg gained viral fame through social media and relocated to Moscow.
The Story of Furious Nikos, Greek Communist Buried in TyumenThe Story of Furious Nikos, Greek Communist Buried in Tyumen
The Story of Furious Nikos, Greek Communist Buried in TyumenNikos Zachariadis, known as Furious Nikos, was a Greek communist leader who survived Dachau, led his party, and was eventually exiled to Siberia, where he died and was buried in Tyumen.
Epitaphs at Ufa's Southern Cemetery: Last Words to Loved OnesEpitaphs at Ufa's Southern Cemetery: Last Words to Loved Ones
Epitaphs at Ufa's Southern Cemetery: Last Words to Loved OnesOn a cold November day, UFA1.RU collected photographs of epitaphs from Ufa's Southern Cemetery that particularly moved them, reminding us to hug our loved ones more often.
'It pulled me through': Tyumen man openly shares life with HIV'It pulled me through': Tyumen man openly shares life with HIV
'It pulled me through': Tyumen man openly shares life with HIVA 26-year-old man named Dmitry is featured in a documentary for World AIDS Day. He speaks about learning his status three years ago and how openness helped him cope.
'Where Are the 6 Million?': Blogger Ulyanov Sent to Pre-Trial Detention'Where Are the 6 Million?': Blogger Ulyanov Sent to Pre-Trial Detention
'Where Are the 6 Million?': Blogger Ulyanov Sent to Pre-Trial DetentionAlexey Ulyanov admitted taking money for publications and paying taxes, but insists he never extorted funds.
Yekaterinburg Twin Models Share Their Life StoryYekaterinburg Twin Models Share Their Life Story
Yekaterinburg Twin Models Share Their Life StoryVera and Ksenia Zyanters, 23-year-old twin sisters from Yekaterinburg, have gained fame as models and influencers by leveraging their identical looks.
How Barnaul's Only Toy Factory Turns Home Ideas into ToysHow Barnaul's Only Toy Factory Turns Home Ideas into Toys
How Barnaul's Only Toy Factory Turns Home Ideas into ToysBarnaul's only wooden toy factory produces over 1,600 different items for children, from cubes to busy boards, serving kindergartens across Russia.
Missing 17-Year-Old Found in Tomsk After Two-Month SearchMissing 17-Year-Old Found in Tomsk After Two-Month Search
Missing 17-Year-Old Found in Tomsk After Two-Month SearchVolunteers from the search and rescue organization LizaAlert have found 17-year-old Danil B. alive. He was reported missing in the Siberian city in early October.
Roof-Top Fireworks: Life in Chelyabinsk's Century-Old HutsRoof-Top Fireworks: Life in Chelyabinsk's Century-Old Huts
Roof-Top Fireworks: Life in Chelyabinsk's Century-Old HutsResidents in central Chelyabinsk still live in wooden huts with stove heating and water from pumps, decades after fires destroyed most of the neighborhood.
Oldest Russian Woman Klavdiya Gadyuchkina Dies at 116Oldest Russian Woman Klavdiya Gadyuchkina Dies at 116
Oldest Russian Woman Klavdiya Gadyuchkina Dies at 116Klavdiya Gadyuchkina, recognized as Russia's oldest person, has died in Yaroslavl at the age of 116 on November 29.
Rostov Hippodrome's Final Day Before ClosureRostov Hippodrome's Final Day Before Closure
Rostov Hippodrome's Final Day Before ClosureOn 28 November, Rostov Hippodrome operated for the last time, with dozens of employees dismissed and horse owners evicted as the private owner plans to build apartments on the site.
Attempt to Take Loan on Missing SVO Soldier Labeled DeserterAttempt to Take Loan on Missing SVO Soldier Labeled Deserter
Attempt to Take Loan on Missing SVO Soldier Labeled DeserterThe wife of a soldier missing in the special military operation, who was declared a deserter, accidentally discovered that someone attempted to take out loans using his bank card.
Volgograd Foreign Students Unpaid for Fitness Center CleaningVolgograd Foreign Students Unpaid for Fitness Center Cleaning
Volgograd Foreign Students Unpaid for Fitness Center CleaningCleaners in Volgograd, including foreign students, claim they are being pressured to keep quiet about unpaid salaries, with debts exceeding 600,000 rubles (approximately $6,000 at current rates).
Readers Report Pushy Sellers Offering Goods in ArkhangelskReaders Report Pushy Sellers Offering Goods in Arkhangelsk
Readers Report Pushy Sellers Offering Goods in ArkhangelskResidents of Arkhangelsk have reported encounters with aggressive sellers who approach them in vehicles, offering various items from caviar to household goods.
Journalist's photo stolen for dating profiles: how to fight backJournalist's photo stolen for dating profiles: how to fight back
Journalist's photo stolen for dating profiles: how to fight backA journalist discovered his photo was used without permission on a dating app by a stranger. He shares his story and consults experts on legal ways to address such identity theft.
Yaroslavl supercentenarian hospitalized at 116Yaroslavl supercentenarian hospitalized at 116
Yaroslavl supercentenarian hospitalized at 116Klavdia Gadyuchkina, a 116-year-old supercentenarian from Yaroslavl, has been hospitalized with an undiagnosed illness, according to her granddaughter.
Senior saleswoman raps to nationwide fame in RussiaSenior saleswoman raps to nationwide fame in Russia
Senior saleswoman raps to nationwide fame in RussiaLyudmila Krasnoperova, a 67-year-old market vendor from Yekaterinburg, has become a social media sensation by posting daily rap videos that attract thousands of followers.
Blacksmith from Perm Creates International Forged ArtworksBlacksmith from Perm Creates International Forged Artworks
Blacksmith from Perm Creates International Forged ArtworksVladimir Kashin left his legal career in Perm to become a blacksmith 20 years ago, and now his unique forged lamps, dishes, and furniture are sold around the world, including a seven-headed trumpet for the musicaAeterna orchestra.
Chelyabinsk rallies for barista's hearing aidChelyabinsk rallies for barista's hearing aid
Chelyabinsk rallies for barista's hearing aidOn a tip jar, Nadya wrote that she is saving for a hearing aid. A customer saw it and shared it on social media.
Small 'village' in central Chelyabinsk survives amid high-risesSmall 'village' in central Chelyabinsk survives amid high-rises
Small 'village' in central Chelyabinsk survives amid high-risesIn the center of Chelyabinsk, a cluster of wooden houses, visible from surrounding high-rises, maintains a village-like lifestyle amid urban development.
A Walk Through New Dems District on a WeekdayA Walk Through New Dems District on a Weekday
A Walk Through New Dems District on a WeekdayA photographer from UFA1.RU documents daily life in the new part of Dems district in Ufa, capturing scenes from backstreets and courtyards while residents go about their weekday routines.
Alena Shishkova shares childhood photos from TyumenAlena Shishkova shares childhood photos from Tyumen
Alena Shishkova shares childhood photos from TyumenAlena Shishkova, a well-known model and former partner of Timati, has shared childhood photos from her hometown of Tyumen, revealing her appearance in the early 2000s.
Nizhny Novgorod Residents Recall Salary Paid in Goods in 1990sNizhny Novgorod Residents Recall Salary Paid in Goods in 1990s
Nizhny Novgorod Residents Recall Salary Paid in Goods in 1990sResidents of Nizhny Novgorod share their memories of receiving goods instead of money as salary during the economic turmoil of the 1990s.
Chuvash Veteran Becomes Teacher After Severe InjuryChuvash Veteran Becomes Teacher After Severe Injury
Chuvash Veteran Becomes Teacher After Severe InjuryAleksey Bashmakov, a veteran from Chuvashia, continues his rehabilitation after being severely wounded in the special military operation and now works as a teacher.
Authorities Report Sedov Square Repairs, Residents UnhappyAuthorities Report Sedov Square Repairs, Residents Unhappy
Authorities Report Sedov Square Repairs, Residents UnhappyRostov city head Alexander Skryabin announced repairs to the viewing platform in Sedov Square, but residents continue to complain about broken benches, dead trees, and accumulated trash in the area.