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Top 3 diseases among St. Petersburg homelessTop 3 diseases among St. Petersburg homeless
Top 3 diseases among St. Petersburg homelessThe Charity Hospital (Blagotvoritelnaya Bolnitsa) has presented the results of an analysis of nearly 900 homeless patients. Two-thirds had two or more diagnoses.
Police can't locate Savannah Guthrie's motherPolice can't locate Savannah Guthrie's mother
Police can't locate Savannah Guthrie's motherThe search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, continues as police explore all possibilities, including ransom.
St. Petersburg Inspectors Find 19th-Century Cannon on PlaygroundSt. Petersburg Inspectors Find 19th-Century Cannon on Playground
St. Petersburg Inspectors Find 19th-Century Cannon on PlaygroundDuring an inspection of children's play areas, inspectors from the State Administrative and Technical Inspectorate (GATI) in St. Petersburg discovered a historical artillery cannon dating to the mid-19th century.
Nizhny Novgorod Metro Costs Surge 12 Billion RublesNizhny Novgorod Metro Costs Surge 12 Billion Rubles
Nizhny Novgorod Metro Costs Surge 12 Billion RublesThe cost of extending the Avtozavodskaya metro line in Nizhny Novgorod has increased by 12.4 billion rubles ($124 million), with work continuing on Svobody and Sennaya squares.
Construction Starts on Forest Plot in AkademicheskyConstruction Starts on Forest Plot in Akademichesky
Construction Starts on Forest Plot in AkademicheskyIn Yekaterinburg's Akademichesky district, work has begun to clear a forest for future residential and social infrastructure. Local residents will lose their customary shortcut through the forest belt.
Energy Workers Remind: Do Not Exceed Permitted PowerEnergy Workers Remind: Do Not Exceed Permitted Power
Energy Workers Remind: Do Not Exceed Permitted PowerEnergy workers in Kuzbass have intensified monitoring in several villages to prevent power overloads caused by exceeding permitted capacity during freezing weather.
Kolesov Predicts Frosts Below -20°C in St. PetersburgKolesov Predicts Frosts Below -20°C in St. Petersburg
Kolesov Predicts Frosts Below -20°C in St. PetersburgChief meteorologist Alexander Kolesov forecasts a severe cold snap in St. Petersburg, with temperatures potentially dropping below -20°C (-4°F) in the coming days.
Beeline boosts 4G in over 50 Samara Oblast villagesBeeline boosts 4G in over 50 Samara Oblast villages
Beeline boosts 4G in over 50 Samara Oblast villagesBeeline has enhanced mobile internet and voice quality in more than 50 small settlements, enabling better communication and online education.
Forest Cleared for Akademichesky Mega-DevelopmentForest Cleared for Akademichesky Mega-Development
Forest Cleared for Akademichesky Mega-DevelopmentLocal residents in Akademichesky often take a shortcut through a deep ravine in the forest belt, but that path will soon disappear as construction begins on a massive residential complex.
City to auction barrack site near Stanislavsky SquareCity to auction barrack site near Stanislavsky Square
City to auction barrack site near Stanislavsky SquareThe Novosibirsk city administration will auction off a 1.3-hectare plot near Stanislavsky Square with a barrack, allowing the winner to build a complex up to 30 stories.
Yugra drivers warned: blizzard, snow dunes Feb 5Yugra drivers warned: blizzard, snow dunes Feb 5
Yugra drivers warned: blizzard, snow dunes Feb 5The Yugra State Traffic Inspectorate warned drivers of a powerful blizzard and snow drifts on 5 February, with strong winds up to 18 m/s, reducing visibility and creating snow 'dunes' on roads.
Oxidation Blamed for Stains on New St. Petersburg Metro Stations
Oxidation Blamed for Stains on New St. Petersburg Metro StationsRust stains found on recently opened St. Petersburg metro stations have been removed. Metrostroy of the Northern Capital attributed them to natural oxidation of iron in rocks.
Water main break floods Budarina StreetWater main break floods Budarina Street
Water main break floods Budarina StreetA water main break on Budarina Street in Omsk has flooded the area, creating a large puddle that is complicating traffic for drivers.
Nizhny Novgorod Mayor Warns of Snowy WeekendNizhny Novgorod Mayor Warns of Snowy Weekend
Nizhny Novgorod Mayor Warns of Snowy WeekendMayor Yuri Shalabaev of Nizhny Novgorod said that after a temporary lull, heavy snowfall is expected over the weekend.
New Yaroslavl Cemetery Has 3-5 Year LifespanNew Yaroslavl Cemetery Has 3-5 Year Lifespan
New Yaroslavl Cemetery Has 3-5 Year LifespanDeputy Mayor Alexander Chernevsky presented project details at a municipality meeting on 4 February, stating the estimated lifespan of the new burial ground.
Zoologists Hope for Frost to Save Seals
Zoologists Hope for Frost to Save SealsThe Baltic Seal Friends Foundation is preparing for the rescue season and closely monitoring ice formation on the Baltic Sea and Lake Ladoga.
Mayor Shalabaev Addresses Residents Ahead of Snowy WeekendMayor Shalabaev Addresses Residents Ahead of Snowy Weekend
Mayor Shalabaev Addresses Residents Ahead of Snowy WeekendHeavy snow may return to Nizhny Novgorod this weekend, and the city is bracing for a storm after a lull, Mayor Yuri Shalabaev said.
Yaroslavl's New Cemetery to Last 3-5 YearsYaroslavl's New Cemetery to Last 3-5 Years
Yaroslavl's New Cemetery to Last 3-5 YearsDeputy Mayor Alexander Chernevsky announced at a municipal commission meeting on February 4, 2025, that the new cemetery in Yaroslavl will be sufficient for 3-5 years.
Stavropol Krai Tariffs to Jump 22%; Subsidies UncertainStavropol Krai Tariffs to Jump 22%; Subsidies Uncertain
Stavropol Krai Tariffs to Jump 22%; Subsidies UncertainThe ministry provided numbers and billions in subsidies, but it remains unclear how the 22% tariff increase will appear on residents' bills.
Danilikha Development Continues with New Telecom InfrastructureDanilikha Development Continues with New Telecom Infrastructure
Danilikha Development Continues with New Telecom InfrastructureNew telecom equipment in Perm's Danilikha microdistrict is designed to handle the increasing network load as the area grows.
Over 1,200 Apply for Bodaibo Heating Accident AidOver 1,200 Apply for Bodaibo Heating Accident Aid
Over 1,200 Apply for Bodaibo Heating Accident AidResidents of Bodaibo in Irkutsk Oblast, left without heating due to a pipeline freeze, will begin receiving financial aid starting tomorrow, with over 1,274 applications filed.
Knight's Castle for Children After ChemotherapyKnight's Castle for Children After Chemotherapy
Knight's Castle for Children After ChemotherapyIn the village of Olgino near St. Petersburg, a social care unit operates for children from the regions undergoing intensive treatment in federal hospitals. Here they recover after chemotherapy in an atmosphere of care and support.
Kislovodsk Cable Car Relaunched After SuspensionKislovodsk Cable Car Relaunched After Suspension
Kislovodsk Cable Car Relaunched After SuspensionThe cable car at Kislovodsk National Park resumed service after a temporary closure on February 3 due to strong winds and fog, the park's social media announced.
Congressman Says Republicans Criticize Trump in GymCongressman Says Republicans Criticize Trump in Gym
Congressman Says Republicans Criticize Trump in GymCongressman Eric Swalwell claims that Republicans in the private setting of a gym allow themselves to criticize Donald Trump, but are afraid to do so publicly.
Guess the Little Star from GeorgiaGuess the Little Star from Georgia
Guess the Little Star from GeorgiaThis actress from Georgia began her career at age three and rose to fame playing Princess Aurora in Disney's Maleficent.