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Walks on ice continue in St. PetersburgWalks on ice continue in St. Petersburg
Walks on ice continue in St. PetersburgResidents of St. Petersburg, despite warming temperatures and official warnings, are venturing onto the ice of rivers and canals. Sunny weather on February 3 made this activity particularly appealing.
Beglov and Sobyanin Agree to Implement EMIAS in Clinics
Beglov and Sobyanin Agree to Implement EMIAS in ClinicsThe governor of St. Petersburg and the mayor of Moscow signed an agreement to digitalize clinics. This extends the implementation of Moscow's EMIAS system, already used in half of the city's hospitals.
Frosts Down to -33°C Expected in Nizhny Novgorod RegionFrosts Down to -33°C Expected in Nizhny Novgorod Region
Frosts Down to -33°C Expected in Nizhny Novgorod RegionEnergy companies in the region have heightened readiness for possible emergencies due to the cold snap.
Steven Spielberg Refused to Work with Ben Affleck After Son IncidentSteven Spielberg Refused to Work with Ben Affleck After Son Incident
Steven Spielberg Refused to Work with Ben Affleck After Son IncidentAccording to media reports, Hollywood director Steven Spielberg refused to collaborate with actor Ben Affleck due to a conflict involving Spielberg's son.
Meghan Markle asks Netflix to fix image after criticism over fatherMeghan Markle asks Netflix to fix image after criticism over father
Meghan Markle asks Netflix to fix image after criticism over fatherMeghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has found herself at the center of a scandal after reports that she ignored her father, who underwent a leg amputation. Sources claim she is now demanding that Netflix urgently restore her reputation.
KAMAZ Trucks Wait Two Hours at Perm Snow Dump SiteKAMAZ Trucks Wait Two Hours at Perm Snow Dump Site
KAMAZ Trucks Wait Two Hours at Perm Snow Dump SiteTrucks carrying snow from Perm's streets are facing long queues at a landfill in Motovilikha, with waits up to two hours.
Frosts down to -33 degrees expected in Nizhny Novgorod RegionFrosts down to -33 degrees expected in Nizhny Novgorod Region
Frosts down to -33 degrees expected in Nizhny Novgorod RegionWith temperatures expected to plummet to -33 degrees Celsius (-27.4°F), energy workers in the Nizhny Novgorod Region are working in a state of heightened readiness.
Rare white-tailed eagle appears near Blagoveshchensky Bridge
Rare white-tailed eagle appears near Blagoveshchensky BridgeA white-tailed eagle, Russia's largest bird of prey, was spotted in central St. Petersburg near the Blagoveshchensky Bridge. Its appearance in the city during winter is a rare event.
Drivers Complete Defensive Driving Courses at Mining PlantDrivers Complete Defensive Driving Courses at Mining Plant
Drivers Complete Defensive Driving Courses at Mining PlantInstructors have trained employees of the Gremyachinsky Mining and Processing Plant in defensive driving techniques to ensure safer trips.
Volgograd after February snowstorm: consequences of snowfallVolgograd after February snowstorm: consequences of snowfall
Volgograd after February snowstorm: consequences of snowfallSeveral hours of intense snowfall practically paralyzed Volgograd. Utility services worked all night to restore traffic.
St. Petersburg opens street named after Commissioner Grushko
St. Petersburg opens street named after Commissioner GrushkoOn February 3, a ceremonial opening took place in the Krasnoselsky District of St. Petersburg for a street named after Commissioner Yevgeny Grushko, who led the police in besieged Leningrad. The initiative to assign the name came from the Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
MAX Security Center Announces January Results with 22 Million Rubles SavedMAX Security Center Announces January Results with 22 Million Rubles Saved
MAX Security Center Announces January Results with 22 Million Rubles SavedThe MAX national messenger's security center, in collaboration with Russian police, prevented crimes and saved over 22 million rubles (about $220,000 at current rates) in January, after recently enhancing protection with VKey biometric technology.
Volgograd grapples with aftermath of brief but heavy snowfallVolgograd grapples with aftermath of brief but heavy snowfall
Volgograd grapples with aftermath of brief but heavy snowfallA snowfall that lasted only a few hours practically paralyzed the city of Volgograd.
Ice on Neva and tributaries banned all winterIce on Neva and tributaries banned all winter
Ice on Neva and tributaries banned all winterWith the onset of frost, St. Petersburg residents are going out on the ice of city water bodies, but rescuers are reminding of the existing ban on all rivers and canals, except for the Gulf of Finland.
Kazan Schools' Frosty Weather Operations ExplainedKazan Schools' Frosty Weather Operations Explained
Kazan Schools' Frosty Weather Operations ExplainedKazan authorities have explained how schools will function during the current frosty spell, after remote learning was implemented due to heavy snow.
PSB Opens New Format Office in TutayevPSB Opens New Format Office in Tutayev
PSB Opens New Format Office in TutayevPSB has opened a new format client office in Tutayev, combining banking services with the sale of gadgets and mobile connectivity from its partner Svyaz.ON.
Pickup Point Owner Responds to Neighbors' ComplaintsPickup Point Owner Responds to Neighbors' Complaints
Pickup Point Owner Responds to Neighbors' ComplaintsYulia, the owner of a new pickup point, claims that her business will benefit residents. She was shocked by the negative reaction from neighbors.
Tuberculosis Found in Employee at St. Petersburg School
Tuberculosis Found in Employee at St. Petersburg SchoolThe employee of the educational institution has not been in contact with children since October, and the detected form of the disease is non-contagious.
Courtyard pickup point owner answers neighbors' complaintsCourtyard pickup point owner answers neighbors' complaints
Courtyard pickup point owner answers neighbors' complaintsThe owner of a new delivery pickup point in a closed courtyard in Chelyabinsk believes her efforts benefit the residents, despite their complaints.
Bari Manilov Faces Cancer, Cancels TourBari Manilov Faces Cancer, Cancels Tour
Bari Manilov Faces Cancer, Cancels TourLegendary singer Bari Manilov was forced to cancel concerts after doctors discovered a cancerous growth on his lung.
Cher's Career at Risk Due to SNL ScandalCher's Career at Risk Due to SNL Scandal
Cher's Career at Risk Due to SNL ScandalSinger Cher has faced a wave of criticism after a failed performance on Saturday Night Live, leading fans and insiders to doubt the future of her legendary career.
Pipe leak creates frozen waterfall on Ufa apartment buildingPipe leak creates frozen waterfall on Ufa apartment building
Pipe leak creates frozen waterfall on Ufa apartment buildingA massive ice formation, resembling a frozen waterfall, has appeared on the side of a residential building in Ufa, Russia, after a water pipe leak.
Telecom Equipment Upgraded on Major Sovetsky District RoadTelecom Equipment Upgraded on Major Sovetsky District Road
Telecom Equipment Upgraded on Major Sovetsky District RoadResidents of Bektov Street in Nizhny Novgorod's Sovetsky District will benefit from telecom network upgrades, a street immortalized in a song by the band Uma2rman.
Four Trans-Urals Cities to Get New Public Spaces This YearFour Trans-Urals Cities to Get New Public Spaces This Year
Four Trans-Urals Cities to Get New Public Spaces This YearContractors will be selected by April 1.
Major accident leaves Bodaibo without water and heat for six daysMajor accident leaves Bodaibo without water and heat for six days
Major accident leaves Bodaibo without water and heat for six daysMore than 1,000 people are in the emergency zone.