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Magnitogorsk removes slides that 'never bothered anyone'Magnitogorsk removes slides that 'never bothered anyone'
Magnitogorsk removes slides that 'never bothered anyone'Residents of Magnitogorsk are confused by the removal of playground slides, questioning who they were in the way of and why.
Five days without water: criminal case opened in Gukovo and ZverevoFive days without water: criminal case opened in Gukovo and Zverevo
Five days without water: criminal case opened in Gukovo and ZverevoAlexander Bastrykin ordered a criminal case to be opened due to water supply disruptions in cities of the Rostov region, where residents have been without water for five days.
Perm Heating Specialists to Use Diagnostic Dye in PipesPerm Heating Specialists to Use Diagnostic Dye in Pipes
Perm Heating Specialists to Use Diagnostic Dye in PipesWork on adding a harmless fluorescent marker to the heating system in several districts of Perm will begin on 21 January.
Bastrykin Orders Criminal Case Over Five-Day Water OutageBastrykin Orders Criminal Case Over Five-Day Water Outage
Bastrykin Orders Criminal Case Over Five-Day Water OutageThe head of Russia's Investigative Committee has ordered a criminal case over an accident on a Don River pipeline that has left residents of two cities and towns in Rostov Oblast without water for five days.
Wild Boar Takes Night Stroll in Olgino Garden Partnership
Wild Boar Takes Night Stroll in Olgino Garden PartnershipResidents of the Olgino garden partnership have again encountered visits from wild boars. On the night of January 20, an animal was seen during a leisurely walk near one of the houses.
Krasnoyarsk utility accident leaves over 10 buildings without cold waterKrasnoyarsk utility accident leaves over 10 buildings without cold water
Krasnoyarsk utility accident leaves over 10 buildings without cold waterRepairs to a burst water pipe in Krasnoyarsk will begin on January 21, potentially cutting cold water supply to multiple residential and administrative buildings.
Volgograd Medics Worked Without Pay for Six Months on National ProjectVolgograd Medics Worked Without Pay for Six Months on National Project
Volgograd Medics Worked Without Pay for Six Months on National ProjectStaff at the regional hospital did not receive money for conducting tests. The regional health department refused to disclose program details, and the compulsory health insurance fund stated that the medical institution is not involved.
Kuzbass yards overflow with garbage after New Year holidaysKuzbass yards overflow with garbage after New Year holidays
Kuzbass yards overflow with garbage after New Year holidaysResidents across Kuzbass are reporting massive garbage accumulations in their yards, with waste removal services falling behind schedule after the January holidays.
Surveys started for new Teatralnaya metro station exit
Surveys started for new Teatralnaya metro station exitThe Metrogroekt institute has begun work on designing the first vestibule of the station, which is planned to be built on the site of a gas station in Teatralny Square.
Volgograd Doctors Allege Unpaid Work on National ProjectVolgograd Doctors Allege Unpaid Work on National Project
Volgograd Doctors Allege Unpaid Work on National ProjectStaff at a Volgograd regional hospital claim they were not paid performance bonuses for six months of labor-intensive analyses linked to a multimillion-ruble national initiative, but regional health authorities deny any unpaid wages.
Kazan pledges Dubravnaya Street sewer fix by year-endKazan pledges Dubravnaya Street sewer fix by year-end
Kazan pledges Dubravnaya Street sewer fix by year-endKazan city hall has promised to repair the sewer on Dubravnaya Street by December after a major flood last week.
Water Main Break Causes Street Closures in Kuibyshevsky DistrictWater Main Break Causes Street Closures in Kuibyshevsky District
Water Main Break Causes Street Closures in Kuibyshevsky DistrictA cold water supply accident in Samara has left homes without water, with repairs expected to finish by 6 p.m.
Heating Cut Off in Two Voronezh Districts After Heating Network DamageHeating Cut Off in Two Voronezh Districts After Heating Network Damage
Heating Cut Off in Two Voronezh Districts After Heating Network DamageHeating has been cut off in the Leninsky and Zheleznodorozhny districts of Voronezh after damage to the heating networks, with repairs underway and service set to resume by 5 p.m.
Pokras Lampas Mural Returned After Building RestorationPokras Lampas Mural Returned After Building Restoration
Pokras Lampas Mural Returned After Building RestorationThe mural by street artist Pokras Lampas was temporarily removed for restoration work in Nizhny Novgorod and has now been reinstalled on the building facade.
One-Story House with Mezzanine Listed for Sale in Irkutsk CenterOne-Story House with Mezzanine Listed for Sale in Irkutsk Center
One-Story House with Mezzanine Listed for Sale in Irkutsk CenterA pre-revolutionary one-story house with a mezzanine, a regional cultural heritage site, has been listed for sale in central Irkutsk for 4 million rubles ($44,700). The property is located near the city's bus station.
Dangerous Gas Homes Discovered in KrasnoyarskDangerous Gas Homes Discovered in Krasnoyarsk
Dangerous Gas Homes Discovered in KrasnoyarskInspectors in Krasnoyarsk identified hazardous gas-equipped buildings on three streets, with managing companies fined for poor maintenance. The companies failed to maintain ventilation systems, posing direct threats to residents' safety.
Epiphany Frosts to Temporarily Ease in VolgogradEpiphany Frosts to Temporarily Ease in Volgograd
Epiphany Frosts to Temporarily Ease in VolgogradMeteorologists forecast a short-term and slight warming in Volgograd Oblast.
Famous mural returned to historic house in Nizhny NovgorodFamous mural returned to historic house in Nizhny Novgorod
Famous mural returned to historic house in Nizhny NovgorodA large-scale mural by artist Pokras Lampas has been reinstalled on a building in central Nizhny Novgorod. It had been removed while the historic house underwent restoration.
Volgograd forecast promises brief easing of Epiphany frostsVolgograd forecast promises brief easing of Epiphany frosts
Volgograd forecast promises brief easing of Epiphany frostsA slight warming is expected in Volgograd and its region, lasting just a couple of days. The respite from the deep cold will be short and relatively mild.
New Year Decorations Dismantled on Lenin Square in VoronezhNew Year Decorations Dismantled on Lenin Square in Voronezh
New Year Decorations Dismantled on Lenin Square in VoronezhThe skating rink on Admiralteyskaya Square continues to operate.
Almost 34,000 take part in Epiphany immersions in St. PetersburgAlmost 34,000 take part in Epiphany immersions in St. Petersburg
Almost 34,000 take part in Epiphany immersions in St. PetersburgThis year, 33,908 residents and visitors of the city participated in the traditional Epiphany immersions. The figure is about a thousand less than last year's turnout.
Volgograd Man Wins 2 Million Rubles for Botched Nose SurgeryVolgograd Man Wins 2 Million Rubles for Botched Nose Surgery
Volgograd Man Wins 2 Million Rubles for Botched Nose SurgeryA Volgograd man has been awarded over 2 million rubles after a botched rhinoplasty in 2022 led to multiple corrective surgeries.
Kronshtadt to renew road markings on 20 streetsKronshtadt to renew road markings on 20 streets
Kronshtadt to renew road markings on 20 streetsA contractor has been selected for a large-scale renewal of road markings in Kronshtadt. The work is planned for summer 2026 and will affect key city thoroughfares.
Tyumen Diagnostician Yelena Kuzmina DiesTyumen Diagnostician Yelena Kuzmina Dies
Tyumen Diagnostician Yelena Kuzmina DiesYelena Kuzmina, a renowned diagnostician, has died in Tyumen. She spent most of her career at Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1.
Volgograd Man Recovers Two Million Rubles for Rhinoplasty That 'Stuffed Ear into Nose'Volgograd Man Recovers Two Million Rubles for Rhinoplasty That 'Stuffed Ear into Nose'
Volgograd Man Recovers Two Million Rubles for Rhinoplasty That 'Stuffed Ear into Nose'The initial surgery took place in 2022, with two additional procedures needed to fix the outcome.