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Which kiosks will be demolished in YekaterinburgWhich kiosks will be demolished in Yekaterinburg
Which kiosks will be demolished in YekaterinburgRussia's Supreme Court upheld the authorities' position by overturning a lower court's decision, allowing the demolition of non-stationary trading facilities to continue.
SVO Volunteer Leader in Perm Dies After Long IllnessSVO Volunteer Leader in Perm Dies After Long Illness
SVO Volunteer Leader in Perm Dies After Long IllnessElena Sushintseva, a leading volunteer in the Perm Krai who organized and escorted humanitarian convoys to the special military operation zone, has died after a prolonged illness.
Yaroslavl District Civil Registry Office Stops OperationsYaroslavl District Civil Registry Office Stops Operations
Yaroslavl District Civil Registry Office Stops OperationsThe civil registry office in Yaroslavl's Zavolzhsky District has suspended services in what officials call a temporary measure, redirecting residents to another location.
Supreme Court Ends Yekaterinburg Kiosk Fight, Lists Stalls for DemolitionSupreme Court Ends Yekaterinburg Kiosk Fight, Lists Stalls for Demolition
Supreme Court Ends Yekaterinburg Kiosk Fight, Lists Stalls for DemolitionThe street trading reform will continue in the city.
First Comet of 2026 Doomed to Hit SunFirst Comet of 2026 Doomed to Hit Sun
First Comet of 2026 Doomed to Hit SunAstronomers have detected comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS), which, according to calculations, will collide with the Sun on April 4. The celestial body has 73 days left before its demise.
Voronezh city hall outlines new funeral permit proceduresVoronezh city hall outlines new funeral permit procedures
Voronezh city hall outlines new funeral permit proceduresThe new regulations will take effect on February 1.
Tyumen's New Embankment: See What It Looks LikeTyumen's New Embankment: See What It Looks Like
Tyumen's New Embankment: See What It Looks LikeA partially developed embankment section in Tyumen features a small path leading to the older waterfront, illuminated by numerous lanterns.
St. Petersburg Snow Removal Failures at 50 LocationsSt. Petersburg Snow Removal Failures at 50 Locations
St. Petersburg Snow Removal Failures at 50 LocationsGATI inspectors surveyed 83 popular sites in St. Petersburg and identified snow removal violations at over half of them.
Mother of special military operation hero demands Order of Courage for fallen sonMother of special military operation hero demands Order of Courage for fallen son
Mother of special military operation hero demands Order of Courage for fallen sonArtyom Sugrobov died at 20, evacuating hundreds of wounded from the battlefield. His mother has been unable to receive the promised Order of Courage for a year and a half due to bureaucratic delays.
Sim gets digital network upgrade from MegafonSim gets digital network upgrade from Megafon
Sim gets digital network upgrade from MegafonThe hometown of renowned physicist Igor Kurchatov has received an upgrade to its communication infrastructure.
Tula begins penalizing negligent property management firmsTula begins penalizing negligent property management firms
Tula begins penalizing negligent property management firmsAuthorities in Tula have begun holding management companies accountable for failing to clear ice and snow from apartment building areas.
Broken warm bus stop leaves Krasnoyarsk residents out in the coldBroken warm bus stop leaves Krasnoyarsk residents out in the cold
Broken warm bus stop leaves Krasnoyarsk residents out in the coldResidents of Krasnoyarsk's Studgorodok district report that a sheltered bus stop is not functioning during a severe cold snap with temperatures below -30°C (-22°F).
Bashkortostan Residents Report Mobile Internet Outage AgainBashkortostan Residents Report Mobile Internet Outage Again
Bashkortostan Residents Report Mobile Internet Outage AgainBashkortostan residents are complaining about another mobile internet failure on January 21, despite continuing to pay for the service.
Novoselki Waste Complex Design Approved for 14B Rubles
Novoselki Waste Complex Design Approved for 14B RublesThe City Planning Committee has approved the project for a waste processing complex in Levashovo. The construction cost is 14 billion rubles (about $156 million at current rates).
Hotel, IT Cluster, and Sports Center: The New Murmansk University CampusHotel, IT Cluster, and Sports Center: The New Murmansk University Campus
Hotel, IT Cluster, and Sports Center: The New Murmansk University CampusGovernor Andrei Chibis called the project strategic for the Arctic region. The concept was discussed at a meeting of the Murmansk Region's architectural and urban planning council.
Updated Beeline 4G Now Available in Seven Villages in Kurgan RegionUpdated Beeline 4G Now Available in Seven Villages in Kurgan Region
Updated Beeline 4G Now Available in Seven Villages in Kurgan RegionResidents of seven remote villages in Russia's Kurgan region can now use Beeline's improved 4G network to communicate with family and friends in various formats.
Samara artist creates companions for 'Kuybyshevets' robotsSamara artist creates companions for 'Kuybyshevets' robots
Samara artist creates companions for 'Kuybyshevets' robotsArtist Denis Vertigo has installed panels featuring princesses and kites next to several robotic bas-reliefs on building facades, hoping to give them some company.
Orenburg mayor covers trolleybuses, fines, and his personal life in direct lineOrenburg mayor covers trolleybuses, fines, and his personal life in direct line
Orenburg mayor covers trolleybuses, fines, and his personal life in direct lineMayor Albert Yumadilov fielded questions for less than an hour, addressing snow removal, public transport woes, infrastructure, and even his bachelor status.
Volgograd Residents Deny Meter Installers Basement AccessVolgograd Residents Deny Meter Installers Basement Access
Volgograd Residents Deny Meter Installers Basement AccessThe chair of the building council on Lenin Street demands that pipes be replaced before installing meters. The contractor company claims it is acting within a major repair program.
Uralkali Museum and Exhibition Center ranks among top 30 museums in RussiaUralkali Museum and Exhibition Center ranks among top 30 museums in Russia
Uralkali Museum and Exhibition Center ranks among top 30 museums in RussiaUralkali's Museum and Exhibition Center has been placed 7th in the top 30 corporate museums in Russia. The rating featured 30 museums selected from 240 participants across all competitions over seven seasons.
Zavolzhye Base Stations Protected from Grid FailuresZavolzhye Base Stations Protected from Grid Failures
Zavolzhye Base Stations Protected from Grid FailuresThe equipment can operate during planned or emergency power outages, ensuring mobile internet access for 36,000 residents.
Residents of Volgograd's 'Swan House' Block Meter InstallersResidents of Volgograd's 'Swan House' Block Meter Installers
Residents of Volgograd's 'Swan House' Block Meter InstallersResidents of a historic building in central Volgograd have prevented workers from entering the basement to install communal water meters. The building council chair insists pipes must be replaced first and suspects the installers may be fraudsters.
Novoshakhtinsk cut off from water after pressure pipeline failureNovoshakhtinsk cut off from water after pressure pipeline failure
Novoshakhtinsk cut off from water after pressure pipeline failureOn the morning of January 21, an accident on a water pipeline in Novoshakhtinsk left the city without water supply.
Novoshakhtinsk Without Water After Pipeline Failure in Rostov RegionNovoshakhtinsk Without Water After Pipeline Failure in Rostov Region
Novoshakhtinsk Without Water After Pipeline Failure in Rostov RegionA burst pressure main forced the shutdown of three pumping stations, cutting off water and heating to Novoshakhtinsk and several settlements on January 21.
Animated short about teen almost becoming accomplice goes viralAnimated short about teen almost becoming accomplice goes viral
Animated short about teen almost becoming accomplice goes viralA short cartoon circulating online illustrates how scammers target children and teenagers, aiming to warn both kids and parents.