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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.
Dismantling of Ice Town Underway in Central YekaterinburgDismantling of Ice Town Underway in Central Yekaterinburg
Dismantling of Ice Town Underway in Central YekaterinburgThe ice town in Yekaterinburg's Historical Square closed early in 2026 and is now being actively dismantled.
Bat intrusion in Koltushi apartment frightens local resident
Bat intrusion in Koltushi apartment frightens local residentA bat entered a residential apartment in Koltushi, causing panic for a man. Video of his reaction was shared on January 20.
Diagnostic Doctor Elena Kuzmina Dies in TyumenDiagnostic Doctor Elena Kuzmina Dies in Tyumen
Diagnostic Doctor Elena Kuzmina Dies in TyumenElena Kuzmina, a renowned diagnostic doctor from Tyumen, has died after a lifelong career at Regional Clinical Hospital No. 1.
"It's a buzz, not fear": why safe ice floating is possible"It's a buzz, not fear": why safe ice floating is possible
"It's a buzz, not fear": why safe ice floating is possibleA woman from Murmansk explains the conditions under which winter swimming can be truly safe. She participated in organized ice-floating sessions with strict safety protocols.
Yekaterinburg's Ice Town Reduced to Bald Snowmen and Ice PilesYekaterinburg's Ice Town Reduced to Bald Snowmen and Ice Piles
Yekaterinburg's Ice Town Reduced to Bald Snowmen and Ice PilesThe festive ice town in central Yekaterinburg closed early in 2026, with dismantling underway for days.
Sochi Registers 68 Land Plots for Apartment Buildings in 2025Sochi Registers 68 Land Plots for Apartment Buildings in 2025
Sochi Registers 68 Land Plots for Apartment Buildings in 2025In 2025, Sochi registered 68 land plots, transferring the property free of charge into common shared ownership for residents after cadastral registration.
Court extends arrest of 'Vid sboku' editor by three monthsCourt extends arrest of 'Vid sboku' editor by three months
Court extends arrest of 'Vid sboku' editor by three monthsThe Ryazan Regional Court has extended the pretrial detention of the editor-in-chief of the online publication 'Vid sboku' for three months, and the ruling can be appealed.
Magnetic Storm Covers Stavropol Krai on January 20Magnetic Storm Covers Stavropol Krai on January 20
Magnetic Storm Covers Stavropol Krai on January 20A strong magnetic storm enveloped Stavropol Krai on January 20, potentially causing headaches, fatigue, and malaise due to solar activity.
Don Traffic Police Chief Oleg Bogun Steps DownDon Traffic Police Chief Oleg Bogun Steps Down
Don Traffic Police Chief Oleg Bogun Steps DownThe approval of his transfer to a new position had been ongoing since May 2025.
Ferris Wheel and Amphitheater Planned for Krasnodar's Dom 101 ParkFerris Wheel and Amphitheater Planned for Krasnodar's Dom 101 Park
Ferris Wheel and Amphitheater Planned for Krasnodar's Dom 101 ParkA new 20-hectare park in Krasnodar's Dom 101 residential complex is being developed as a leisure cluster, providing sports facilities, family areas, and cultural spaces.
'Goat Path': Novosibirsk Residents Struggle on Snowy Kubovaya Street'Goat Path': Novosibirsk Residents Struggle on Snowy Kubovaya Street
'Goat Path': Novosibirsk Residents Struggle on Snowy Kubovaya StreetA local resident has raised concerns about unsafe pedestrian conditions due to snow piles on a street in Novosibirsk, forcing people to walk on the road.
Top Cop Steps Down: Don Traffic Police Chief Leaves PostTop Cop Steps Down: Don Traffic Police Chief Leaves Post
Top Cop Steps Down: Don Traffic Police Chief Leaves PostOleg Bogun, the head of the Don region's traffic police, has left his position after a personnel move that has been coordinated since May 2025.
No Levers to Influence Waste Operator: Tomsk Duma Debates Garbage ProblemNo Levers to Influence Waste Operator: Tomsk Duma Debates Garbage Problem
No Levers to Influence Waste Operator: Tomsk Duma Debates Garbage ProblemIt has been revealed that the Tomsk city administration has no means to control or influence the regional waste management operator.
Police Propose Nighttime Alcohol Ban for Problem Bars in VoronezhPolice Propose Nighttime Alcohol Ban for Problem Bars in Voronezh
Police Propose Nighttime Alcohol Ban for Problem Bars in VoronezhPolice in Voronezh have proposed banning late-night alcohol sales at bars with high crime rates, primarily on Revolution Avenue, but a full prohibition for all establishments is not planned.