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Court sentences St. Petersburg schoolgirlCourt sentences St. Petersburg schoolgirl
Court sentences St. Petersburg schoolgirlAn eighth-grader from St. Petersburg was sentenced to four years in a colony for posting photos of terrorism suspects in school with the caption 'Hero of Russia'.
Archive Video Shows Krasnodar Center 31 Years Ago with Bread QueuesArchive Video Shows Krasnodar Center 31 Years Ago with Bread Queues
Archive Video Shows Krasnodar Center 31 Years Ago with Bread QueuesA video from January 20, 1995, captures residents of Krasnodar driving through the city center with an American, highlighting changes over the past three decades.
Developer dispute blocks parking for Yekaterinburg residentsDeveloper dispute blocks parking for Yekaterinburg residents
Developer dispute blocks parking for Yekaterinburg residentsA conflict between developer PIK and company Uralplastik has left residents of several residential complexes in Yekaterinburg without parking.
Chita to celebrate Student Day with ice sports festivalChita to celebrate Student Day with ice sports festival
Chita to celebrate Student Day with ice sports festivalAll are invited to the Ice Palace for a sports festival on ice marking Student Day in Chita.
Alcohol Sales Banned in Ryazan This SundayAlcohol Sales Banned in Ryazan This Sunday
Alcohol Sales Banned in Ryazan This SundayThe ban on alcohol sales in the Ryazan region this Sunday is due to Russian Student's Day, observed on January 25.
Smolny Reveals Plans for Orange Metro Line Extension
Smolny Reveals Plans for Orange Metro Line ExtensionDesign work for the extension of the orange metro line towards 'Morskoy Fasad' is planned to start in 2027-2028, but extension in the opposite direction requires federal funding.
Raid planned in Kazan for dog owners walking pets off-leashRaid planned in Kazan for dog owners walking pets off-leash
Raid planned in Kazan for dog owners walking pets off-leashAuthorities in Kazan will fine dog owners during a February raid targeting off-leash walking in parks, as part of efforts to enforce animal registration and prevent attacks.
Concrete Blocks Suddenly Block Parking at Yekaterinburg ComplexConcrete Blocks Suddenly Block Parking at Yekaterinburg Complex
Concrete Blocks Suddenly Block Parking at Yekaterinburg ComplexResidents of several large residential complexes in Yekaterinburg are without parking after a dispute between the developer and a company led to the lot being abruptly sealed off with concrete blocks.
Cassation Court Again Upholds Sochi Resort Property SeizureCassation Court Again Upholds Sochi Resort Property Seizure
Cassation Court Again Upholds Sochi Resort Property SeizureFormer owners who lost their property through a lawsuit by Russia's Prosecutor General are attempting to recover it via ongoing legal appeals.
Tyumen Designer Creates Clothing for Miniature Dogs
Tyumen Designer Creates Clothing for Miniature DogsTyumen designer Elena Matvienko finds inspiration in her Yorkshire terriers, for whom she sews stylish clothing.
Frost Covers St. Petersburg Landmarks
Frost Covers St. Petersburg LandmarksDense fog and high humidity have caused the Alexander Column and the columns of St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg to become covered in a layer of frost. The phenomenon was recorded on January 20.
Five days without water: queues to water tankers in Rostov regionFive days without water: queues to water tankers in Rostov region
Five days without water: queues to water tankers in Rostov regionResidents of several settlements have been without centralized water supply for the fifth day.
Tyumen designer creates tiny jackets and hoodies for mini dogsTyumen designer creates tiny jackets and hoodies for mini dogs
Tyumen designer creates tiny jackets and hoodies for mini dogsElena Matvienko, a Tyumen-based designer, draws inspiration from her Yorkies to craft stylish clothing for miniature dogs.
Rosatom and KGA Develop Digital 3D Model of St. Petersburg
Rosatom and KGA Develop Digital 3D Model of St. PetersburgA precise three-dimensional model of St. Petersburg is being created jointly by Rosatom and the city's Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture. By 2026, it will cover about 40% of the city's territory.
Water queues: Gukovo and Zverevo residents endure days without waterWater queues: Gukovo and Zverevo residents endure days without water
Water queues: Gukovo and Zverevo residents endure days without waterResidents of Gukovo, Zverevo, and nearby settlements in Rostov Oblast have been without running water for five days, with water trucks providing limited supply as authorities investigate the outage.
Volgograd to have 14-hour water cutoff, heating unaffectedVolgograd to have 14-hour water cutoff, heating unaffected
Volgograd to have 14-hour water cutoff, heating unaffectedIn the Krasnooktyabrsky district of Volgograd, work will be carried out to reinforce the water pipeline, leading to a 14-hour interruption in water supply.
St. Petersburg announces road reconstruction plans for 2026
St. Petersburg announces road reconstruction plans for 2026St. Petersburg plans to begin several large-scale road reconstruction and construction projects in 2026.
Perm Oilmen Deliver Blessed Water to Remote VillagesPerm Oilmen Deliver Blessed Water to Remote Villages
Perm Oilmen Deliver Blessed Water to Remote VillagesOil workers from Perm have delivered blessed water to remote settlements in the Kama region as part of a charity initiative that began in 2011.
Volgograd overnight water cutoff: heating spared, addresses listedVolgograd overnight water cutoff: heating spared, addresses listed
Volgograd overnight water cutoff: heating spared, addresses listedWater Supply Concessions will reinforce a main water pipeline in Volgograd's Krasnooktyabrsky district after recent ruptures, causing a 14-hour water shutdown.
Giant slide and skating rink in Yekaterinburg closed due to coldGiant slide and skating rink in Yekaterinburg closed due to cold
Giant slide and skating rink in Yekaterinburg closed due to coldDue to severe frosts in Yekaterinburg, the giant slide and skating rink have temporarily ceased operation. Their opening is planned after weather conditions improve.
Truck queue narrows Zolnaya StreetTruck queue narrows Zolnaya Street
Truck queue narrows Zolnaya StreetA long queue of dump trucks with snow led to a temporary narrowing of traffic on Zolnaya Street. The vehicles are heading to the most in-demand snow melting point on Oktyabrskaya Embankment.
Giant slide and ice rink close in Yekaterinburg due to coldGiant slide and ice rink close in Yekaterinburg due to cold
Giant slide and ice rink close in Yekaterinburg due to coldThe giant slide and ice rink in Yekaterinburg are temporarily closed due to extreme cold, with plans to reopen depending on weather conditions. Officials say they will decide on reopening after monitoring the forecast.
Power Supply Cut Off on Five Ryazan StreetsPower Supply Cut Off on Five Ryazan Streets
Power Supply Cut Off on Five Ryazan StreetsEmergency restoration work on the electrical grid has left multiple streets in Ryazan without power, with outages expected to last for several hours.
Murmansk Cancer Center's New Surgery Building Construction ProgressMurmansk Cancer Center's New Surgery Building Construction Progress
Murmansk Cancer Center's New Surgery Building Construction ProgressConstruction of a new surgical wing for the Murmansk Regional Oncology Center is in its final stages, with interior finishing and medical equipment installation underway.
Moscow residents increase use of electronic medical recordsMoscow residents increase use of electronic medical records
Moscow residents increase use of electronic medical recordsMoscow residents accessed the electronic medical record service 1.5 times more frequently in 2025 compared to the previous year.