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Five Tyumen residents killed in special military operation identifiedFive Tyumen residents killed in special military operation identified
Five Tyumen residents killed in special military operation identifiedOfficials in Russia's Tyumen region have announced the names of five more local residents killed in the conflict. The list includes a Chechnya veteran and a search and rescue volunteer.
Utility accident cuts heat in Ulyanovsk's second cityUtility accident cuts heat in Ulyanovsk's second city
Utility accident cuts heat in Ulyanovsk's second cityHeating was cut off in apartment buildings, kindergartens, and medical facilities following a utility accident in Dimitrovgrad.
Police propose ban on nighttime alcohol sales in Voronezh establishmentsPolice propose ban on nighttime alcohol sales in Voronezh establishments
Police propose ban on nighttime alcohol sales in Voronezh establishmentsPolice in Voronezh have proposed banning nighttime alcohol sales in bars and restaurants.
Emergency Services Cordon Off School in Chita's KSK AreaEmergency Services Cordon Off School in Chita's KSK Area
Emergency Services Cordon Off School in Chita's KSK AreaEmergency services, including police and the Russian National Guard, have cordoned off School No. 8 in Chita on January 20, after a witness reported the incident.
Tomsk to Pay for Unfinished Public Works After Contractors FailTomsk to Pay for Unfinished Public Works After Contractors Fail
Tomsk to Pay for Unfinished Public Works After Contractors FailTomsk will have to use its own funds to pay for unfinished public space renovations after contractors missed deadlines, losing federal support. The city's deputy mayor said the issue will be resolved in court.
Power Engineers Detail Electricity Supply ImprovementsPower Engineers Detail Electricity Supply Improvements
Power Engineers Detail Electricity Supply ImprovementsIn one of the fast-growing villages, an overhead power transmission line was constructed.
Kresty wins vote to name former prison public spaceKresty wins vote to name former prison public space
Kresty wins vote to name former prison public spaceThe historic name 'Kresty' won a vote for the public space planned at the former detention facility in St. Petersburg, with 71% of participants supporting it.
Two Young Men Missing in Yugra for Nearly a WeekTwo Young Men Missing in Yugra for Nearly a Week
Two Young Men Missing in Yugra for Nearly a WeekTwo residents of Izluchinsk have been missing since 15 January after traveling to Nizhnevartovsk. Police and volunteers are involved in the search.
Railway worker's family faces eviction from home in TyumenRailway worker's family faces eviction from home in Tyumen
Railway worker's family faces eviction from home in TyumenThe Lyalin family from Tyumen is facing forced eviction from a house that, according to relatives, is their only home.
Vasily Terminator: How Alexander Smirnov Won Over PermVasily Terminator: How Alexander Smirnov Won Over Perm
Vasily Terminator: How Alexander Smirnov Won Over PermArtist Alexander Smirnov, known for his character Vasily Terminator, shares a philosophical and heartfelt perspective on life in Perm, where he has found his artistic home.
St. Petersburg to be in high pressure band on 20 JanuarySt. Petersburg to be in high pressure band on 20 January
St. Petersburg to be in high pressure band on 20 JanuaryOn 20 January, St. Petersburg will find itself in a narrow meridional band of high atmospheric pressure, squeezed between two cyclones. In Moscow, the influence of a departing cyclone will persist.
Family of Russian Railways worker faces eviction in TyumenFamily of Russian Railways worker faces eviction in Tyumen
Family of Russian Railways worker faces eviction in TyumenThe Lyalin family, whose head worked for the railway for 27 years, is being evicted from their only home, according to relatives. Three minors are registered at the address.
Nationwide search for missing Sverdlovsk Oblast residentNationwide search for missing Sverdlovsk Oblast resident
Nationwide search for missing Sverdlovsk Oblast residentA 35-year-old man from Sverdlovsk Oblast has been missing since January 12, 2026, prompting a search operation across Russia.
Heating Returns to Central St. Petersburg Ahead of ScheduleHeating Returns to Central St. Petersburg Ahead of Schedule
Heating Returns to Central St. Petersburg Ahead of ScheduleHeat supply to central districts of St. Petersburg was restored two hours ahead of schedule after damage to a heating main was repaired. The outage had affected approximately thirty residential buildings.
Ulyanovsk Residents Invited to Honor Lenin's MemoryUlyanovsk Residents Invited to Honor Lenin's Memory
Ulyanovsk Residents Invited to Honor Lenin's MemoryOn January 21, Ulyanovsk will host a series of events to mark the 102nd anniversary of the death of Vladimir Lenin, the city's most famous native.
Magnetic Storm Intensifies Again
Magnetic Storm Intensifies AgainGeomagnetic activity resumed growth on the morning of January 20. Scientists do not rule out a second peak of the storm with intensity of at least G4.
Missing Sverdlovsk man sought in Ryazan areaMissing Sverdlovsk man sought in Ryazan area
Missing Sverdlovsk man sought in Ryazan areaA 35-year-old man from Sverdlovsk Oblast has been missing for over a week, with possible sightings in Ryazan and the surrounding region.
Mother and child forced to walk down ski slope after lift failureMother and child forced to walk down ski slope after lift failure
Mother and child forced to walk down ski slope after lift failureA woman from Chelyabinsk and her 10-year-old daughter had to walk down a steep slope at the Sunny Valley resort for nearly an hour, ruining their ski pants, after they were unable to ski down and a chairlift stopped working. Resort officials stated their employees acted according to protocol.
Residents of 31 Stavropol Krai towns face power cuts on January 20Residents of 31 Stavropol Krai towns face power cuts on January 20
Residents of 31 Stavropol Krai towns face power cuts on January 20On Tuesday, 20 January, power supply will be temporarily restricted in parts of Stavropol Krai due to scheduled repairs by grid companies. The full list of affected addresses and times has been published.
Powerful Solar Flare Sparks Brightest Aurora Over YugraPowerful Solar Flare Sparks Brightest Aurora Over Yugra
Powerful Solar Flare Sparks Brightest Aurora Over YugraA stunning aurora borealis, caused by a major solar flare, was visible from Yugra to Kaliningrad and across Europe last night.
Media outlet wins court case against Glazov hospital in UdmurtiaMedia outlet wins court case against Glazov hospital in Udmurtia
Media outlet wins court case against Glazov hospital in UdmurtiaA hospital in Glazov filed a defamation lawsuit against a local news agency. The Glazov Interdistrict Hospital sued the udm-info news agency over an article about patient rights violations.
Educational Psychologist Wins 333 Million Rubles in New Year LotteryEducational Psychologist Wins 333 Million Rubles in New Year Lottery
Educational Psychologist Wins 333 Million Rubles in New Year LotteryNatalia Lokhmatova, an educational psychologist from Sverdlovsk Region, won 333 million rubles (approximately $3.3 million) in a New Year lottery draw after having a premonition.
Russian Fertilizer Producer Uralchem Aids Bangladesh FarmersRussian Fertilizer Producer Uralchem Aids Bangladesh Farmers
Russian Fertilizer Producer Uralchem Aids Bangladesh FarmersUralchem, a Russian fertilizer producer, has donated 30,000 tons of potash to Bangladesh in a charitable effort to combat food deficits.
New Base Stations in Karasuk District Enable 73% of Calls via InternetNew Base Stations in Karasuk District Enable 73% of Calls via Internet
New Base Stations in Karasuk District Enable 73% of Calls via InternetDigital telephony is now accessible in villages with over 5,000 residents.
Volgograd to Hold Public Hearings on New Land Use RulesVolgograd to Hold Public Hearings on New Land Use Rules
Volgograd to Hold Public Hearings on New Land Use RulesPublic discussions on the draft rules will run from January to February 2026. The document was developed following the adoption of the city's new master plan.