Epstein Pleaded Guilty Unaware of Victim's NameDuring a 2010 interrogation, financier Jeffrey Epstein stated he did not know the name of the minor he pleaded guilty to procuring for prostitution.
Murmansk Region Allocates 10 Billion for ZATO RenovationIn 2026, Murmansk Region will continue its large-scale renovation program for ZATOs and military towns, allocating 10.2 billion rubles (about $113 million at current rates) across eight municipalities.
Nikitin: Nizhny Novgorod lacks hotels, prices inflatedGovernor Gleb Nikitin noted that the cost of accommodation in Nizhny Novgorod often exceeds Moscow prices. He cited a significant increase in the number of tourists as the reason.
Melkonyan gifts Zelensky Grad salvo in SMO zoneArsen Melkonyan confirmed that he has been in the combat zone for a month. On his blog, he posted a video showing the use of a Grad multiple rocket launcher.
FAS Begins Price Check on Bread and MargarineRussia's Antimonopoly Service has launched a check into the validity of wholesale prices for bread and margarine, requesting data from producers in 16 regions.
Governor Cites 'Dramatic Tourism Growth' as Hotel Prices SpikeGovernor Gleb Nikitin admitted that Nizhny Novgorod faces a hotel shortage and high prices, with a night often costing more than in Moscow. He blamed a 'dramatic growth in tourist flow.'
Tambov Oblast to Renovate Three Colleges in 2026In 2026, Tambov Oblast will completely renovate the buildings of three colleges. The work will be carried out under the federal project «Professionalitet» and the «United Russia» party's people's program.
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.
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 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?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.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
