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Two Argayashsky Drivers Lose Licenses at Prosecutor's Demand
Two Argayashsky Drivers Lose Licenses at Prosecutor's DemandThe prosecutor's office of the Argayashsky District obtained through court the termination of driver's licenses of two local residents who were on dispensary register with diagnoses of alcohol and drug addiction.
Prosecutor’s Office Probes Flooding in Yesaulsky Settlement
Prosecutor’s Office Probes Flooding in Yesaulsky SettlementThe Sosnovsky District Prosecutor’s Office, together with representatives of the district administration and the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), inspected flooded houses in the settlement of Yesaulsky, confirming flooding of yards and basements.
130 meters above Samara: first skyscraper views130 meters above Samara: first skyscraper views
130 meters above Samara: first skyscraper viewsCan you recognize Samara's iconic landmarks from 130 meters up? Our photo crew climbed the roof of the city's first skyscraper to capture these mesmerizing views.
Kasli Resident Fined for Fictitious Foreigner Registration
Kasli Resident Fined for Fictitious Foreigner RegistrationA 23-year-old resident of Kasli (Chelyabinsk region) has been convicted for the fictitious registration of three foreign citizens in her home in the village of Tyubuk.
Magnitogorsk pensioner recovers 295,000 rubles ($3,200) via court
Magnitogorsk pensioner recovers 295,000 rubles ($3,200) via courtThe prosecutor's office of the Leninsky district of Magnitogorsk secured the recovery of 295,000 rubles ($3,200) from the account owner to whom fraudsters had transferred the money of a 72-year-old local resident.
Homes flooded, swimming carp: Tyumen residents share ordealsHomes flooded, swimming carp: Tyumen residents share ordeals
Homes flooded, swimming carp: Tyumen residents share ordealsHeavy rains have flooded homes and plots in Tyumen and surrounding areas — residents share photos and stories.
Nearly 100 Perm Houses Lose Cold WaterNearly 100 Perm Houses Lose Cold Water
Nearly 100 Perm Houses Lose Cold WaterResidents of dozens of homes across Perm will face temporary cold water shutdowns due to emergency and scheduled pipe repairs through the end of July, with detailed schedules provided by district.
New viewing platform near Sibir Arena in NovosibirskNew viewing platform near Sibir Arena in Novosibirsk
New viewing platform near Sibir Arena in NovosibirskThe city of Novosibirsk has announced a tender for the construction of a viewing platform on Lyshchinsky Square near the Sibir Arena, with an initial contract price of over 8.5 million rubles (about $100,000 at current rates).
Slobodskoy District Holds Safety Inscriptions Campaign
Slobodskoy District Holds Safety Inscriptions CampaignIn the Slobodskoy District of the Kirov Region, inspectors of the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate (GIBDD) and volunteers conducted a 'Safety Inscriptions' campaign. Warning messages were painted on sidewalks.
Tyumen Residents Show Flooding in Yards and PlotsTyumen Residents Show Flooding in Yards and Plots
Tyumen Residents Show Flooding in Yards and PlotsAfter heavy rainfall, many homes in Tyumen and the region were flooded; residents describe water in houses and carp swimming around.
Police Ensure Safety at Rural Sports GamesPolice Ensure Safety at Rural Sports Games
Police Ensure Safety at Rural Sports GamesOn 18 July, the XX Regional Rural Sports Games took place in Znamenka, Tambov Oblast. Police officers ensured security for the event, which drew over 700 participants and spectators.
Civil Monitoring: Migration Services AssessmentCivil Monitoring: Migration Services Assessment
Civil Monitoring: Migration Services AssessmentPublic activists visited the migration division in Kirsanovsky District (Tambov Oblast, Russia) and assessed the quality of citizen services.
Tokarevka Man Charged with Cannabis CultivationTokarevka Man Charged with Cannabis Cultivation
Tokarevka Man Charged with Cannabis CultivationIn the workers' settlement of Tokarevka, Tambov Region, police stopped the illegal cultivation of narcotic plants. A local resident had 22 cannabis plants seized.
Overgrown park in Malaya Frantsiya outrages Volgograd residentsOvergrown park in Malaya Frantsiya outrages Volgograd residents
Overgrown park in Malaya Frantsiya outrages Volgograd residentsThe public space, grandly opened two years ago in Krasnooktyabrsky District, has fallen into neglect due to lack of maintenance, residents complain.
Week in Review: Fire and Rescue July 13-19
Week in Review: Fire and Rescue July 13-19During the week of July 13 to July 19, 2026, Kirov Oblast recorded 22 man-made fires, one fatality, and six rescues. Additionally, 21 responses to traffic accidents were reported.
Prosecutor Secures Reinstatement of Worker in Kizner District
Prosecutor Secures Reinstatement of Worker in Kizner DistrictThe Kiznersky District Prosecutor's Office conducted an inspection and found that a worker was forced to write a resignation letter. The court upheld the prosecutor's lawsuit, reinstating her and awarding over 50,000 rubles (about $556 at current rates).
Cyber Fraud Hotline Launched in Southern Urals
Cyber Fraud Hotline Launched in Southern UralsIn the Chelyabinsk region, IT crime registration decreased by 28%, but losses still exceed 1 billion rubles (approximately $11 million). A hotline, *1593, has been launched to assist residents.
Governor Orders More Active Development of Hotline 110Governor Orders More Active Development of Hotline 110
Governor Orders More Active Development of Hotline 110Novosibirsk Governor Andrey Travnikov ordered test calls to check the quality of the 110 hotline.
Malaya Frantsiya Park Overgrown, Residents OutragedMalaya Frantsiya Park Overgrown, Residents Outraged
Malaya Frantsiya Park Overgrown, Residents OutragedThe park in Volgograd's Malaya Frantsiya was inaugurated two years ago, but residents say almost none of the original landscaping remains.
Novgorod Region Police Weekly Summary
Novgorod Region Police Weekly SummaryFrom 13 to 19 July 2026, police in the Novgorod Region solved 13 crimes, stopped more than 31,000 traffic violations, and deported 12 foreign nationals.
Second Batch of Russian Starlink Counterpart Satellites LaunchedSecond Batch of Russian Starlink Counterpart Satellites Launched
Second Batch of Russian Starlink Counterpart Satellites LaunchedThe second batch of satellites for the Russian counterpart of Starlink has been successfully launched into orbit. The spacecraft separated from the launch vehicle and established communication.
Bureau 1440's Second Satellite Batch Reaches OrbitBureau 1440's Second Satellite Batch Reaches Orbit
Bureau 1440's Second Satellite Batch Reaches OrbitCompany Bureau 1440 reported successful orbit insertion of its second group of satellites. The spacecraft established contact with the Mission Control Center.
Three Property Thefts Solved in LipetskThree Property Thefts Solved in Lipetsk
Three Property Thefts Solved in LipetskLipetsk police detained suspects in three thefts: a bicycle, money from a bank account, and property from a garage. The total damage exceeded 89,000 rubles (about $989 at current rates).
Rosgvardiya detain hooliganism suspects in SlobodskoyRosgvardiya detain hooliganism suspects in Slobodskoy
Rosgvardiya detain hooliganism suspects in SlobodskoyIn Slobodskoy, Rosgvardiya officers responded to a late-night alarm at a bar and detained two men who had sprayed pepper spray into the face of a 48-year-old patron.
Two Teenagers Hit on Electric Scooter in CherepovetsTwo Teenagers Hit on Electric Scooter in Cherepovets
Two Teenagers Hit on Electric Scooter in CherepovetsOn the evening of July 19, a 35-year-old driver hit two teenage girls on an electric scooter at 22 Chkalova Street in Cherepovets, injuring the 13-year-old passenger.