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Cottage Villages near Samara Connected to Mobile NetworkCottage Villages near Samara Connected to Mobile Network
Cottage Villages near Samara Connected to Mobile NetworkNew telecom equipment has been activated near the regional capital, providing residents of cottage villages on the Kondurcha River with access to MegaFon's network.
Gorky Park Stage Demolished After Court RulingGorky Park Stage Demolished After Court Ruling
Gorky Park Stage Demolished After Court RulingThe main stage in Perm's Gorky Park is being dismantled after a two-year legal battle. City authorities argued it was built illegally on leased land.
Multi-car crash causes 6-km jam on Ring RoadMulti-car crash causes 6-km jam on Ring Road
Multi-car crash causes 6-km jam on Ring RoadFour cars collided on the morning of February 5 on the outer ring of the Ring Road, causing a traffic jam several kilometers long.
Fictitious Work Case in Yelets Heads to CourtFictitious Work Case in Yelets Heads to Court
Fictitious Work Case in Yelets Heads to CourtThe investigation in Yelets has completed the criminal case into fictitious work under a federal project, with a former official and a construction firm director facing charges.
St. Petersburg medical workers asked for SVO donationsSt. Petersburg medical workers asked for SVO donations
St. Petersburg medical workers asked for SVO donationsMedical workers in St. Petersburg are being asked to sign statements for monthly deductions from their salaries to the Pobeda fund to support participants of the SVO. The document is voluntary but includes recommended amounts.
What items are banned for 81st Victory Day?
What items are banned for 81st Victory Day?The Federal Protective Service of Russia has banned items from protected zones on May 7 and 9 for the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
Items Banned at 81st Victory Anniversary Events
Items Banned at 81st Victory Anniversary EventsThe Russian Federal Guard Service has released a list of items banned from being brought or carried on May 7 and 9.
FSO Imposes Bans for Victory Day Events
FSO Imposes Bans for Victory Day EventsRussia's Federal Protective Service has identified items that cannot be brought to festive events on May 7 and 9, dedicated to the 81st anniversary of Victory.
Lipetsk Man Charged with Fake Driver's License
Lipetsk Man Charged with Fake Driver's LicenseLipetsk police have opened a criminal case against a 40-year-old local resident for possessing a fake driver's license. The suspect was stopped by traffic police on January 22.
21 Migration Law Violations Found at Lipetsk Sawmills
21 Migration Law Violations Found at Lipetsk SawmillsA joint raid by police and FSB on two wood-processing enterprises in Usmansky District of Lipetsk Region uncovered multiple violations by foreign workers and their employers.
Kazan Blogger Fined for Snowboarding Near KremlinKazan Blogger Fined for Snowboarding Near Kremlin
Kazan Blogger Fined for Snowboarding Near KremlinKazan blogger Bulat Zakirov, known as Bolt, was fined after a video showed him snowboarding on city streets while holding a rope attached to a jeep.
Stone-Filled Appendix Removed in UdmurtiaStone-Filled Appendix Removed in Udmurtia
Stone-Filled Appendix Removed in UdmurtiaSurgeons at the First Republican Clinical Hospital in Udmurtia, Russia, performed a complex operation on a patient with a rare condition—appendicolithiasis, where the appendix fills with fecal stones.
Orsk to Spend 64 Million Rubles on Central Park Phase TwoOrsk to Spend 64 Million Rubles on Central Park Phase Two
Orsk to Spend 64 Million Rubles on Central Park Phase TwoThe second phase of the Central Park reconstruction in Orsk, where Cuban visitors helped plant the first trees in the 1960s, will cost nearly 64 million rubles.
FSO Lists Banned Items for Victory Day
FSO Lists Banned Items for Victory DayThe Federal Protective Service (FSO) has issued a list of prohibited items for protected zones during the 81st Victory Day celebrations on May 7 and 9.
Three St. Petersburg metro stations top traffic rankingThree St. Petersburg metro stations top traffic ranking
Three St. Petersburg metro stations top traffic rankingAccording to data released by the Committee for Transport on February 5, the St. Petersburg Metro identified its three busiest stations in 2025.
St. Petersburg Bracing for Cold Record of -27°CSt. Petersburg Bracing for Cold Record of -27°C
St. Petersburg Bracing for Cold Record of -27°CAlexander Kolesov, chief weather forecaster of St. Petersburg, said cloud cover will be the key factor in temperature conditions. In the coming days, temperatures are expected to drop to -27°C (-17°F) in the region.
Fine for death at construction site paid voluntarilyFine for death at construction site paid voluntarily
Fine for death at construction site paid voluntarilyA resident of the Ulyanovsk region, whose safety violation led to a death, paid a court fine of 300,000 rubles (approximately $3,200 at current rates) after enforcement proceedings were initiated.
Deputy Galkin Comments on Vacation ExpensesDeputy Galkin Comments on Vacation Expenses
Deputy Galkin Comments on Vacation ExpensesDuring a court hearing in Chelyabinsk, Deputy Alexander Galkin explained that a 50,000-ruble ($500) hotel room was for his wedding night, as prosecutors presented his family's travel expenses.
Chelyabinsk deputy denies UAE, defends wedding nightChelyabinsk deputy denies UAE, defends wedding night
Chelyabinsk deputy denies UAE, defends wedding nightChelyabinsk city deputy Alexander Galkin responded to prosecutors' questions about his family's vacation spending, explaining why he booked a 50,000-ruble ($543) per night room at the Four Seasons hotel.
January Heating Bills Surprise Voronezh ResidentsJanuary Heating Bills Surprise Voronezh Residents
January Heating Bills Surprise Voronezh ResidentsFor many Voronezh residents, January heating bills will be over 30% higher than December's due to severe cold.
Perm City Hall Announces Ice Town Closing DatePerm City Hall Announces Ice Town Closing Date
Perm City Hall Announces Ice Town Closing DatePerm City Hall has announced that the ice town on the esplanade will close on February 23 or 24, reminding those who haven't visited yet of its operating hours.
Voronezh Prospekt Flooded in -20°C, Repairs Started Next DayVoronezh Prospekt Flooded in -20°C, Repairs Started Next Day
Voronezh Prospekt Flooded in -20°C, Repairs Started Next DayA water main burst on Leninsky Prospekt in Voronezh during -20°C caused flooding that turned into an ice rink; repairs began the next day.
Power line restoration in Murmansk and Severomorsk completePower line restoration in Murmansk and Severomorsk complete
Power line restoration in Murmansk and Severomorsk completeEnergy workers completed power line restoration in Murmansk and Severomorsk after working around the clock for nearly two weeks.
Forest rehabilitation work begins in Tambov Oblast
Forest rehabilitation work begins in Tambov OblastForestry enterprises in the region have started clear sanitary felling as part of a federal project. The measures are aimed at improving the condition of the forest fund and reducing fire risks.