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Legendary Nizhny Novgorod sites to be developed with new hotelsLegendary Nizhny Novgorod sites to be developed with new hotels
Legendary Nizhny Novgorod sites to be developed with new hotelsAuthorities plan to build most of the new hotels in the city center to accommodate growing tourist numbers and address a critical accommodation shortage in Nizhny Novgorod.
Yekaterinburg Hosts Finale of Art Project on Modern Housing ArchitectureYekaterinburg Hosts Finale of Art Project on Modern Housing Architecture
Yekaterinburg Hosts Finale of Art Project on Modern Housing ArchitectureThe exhibition in Yekaterinburg concluded a year-long project that involved artists from the Urals, Moscow, and St. Petersburg.
Mother Reveals Last Words of Deceased Dom-2 StarMother Reveals Last Words of Deceased Dom-2 Star
Mother Reveals Last Words of Deceased Dom-2 StarNadezhda Kpadonu has shared new details about the death of her daughter, Liberzh, a former participant on the Russian reality show Dom-2, who died unexpectedly at age 36.
Irkutsk Police Search for Missing 17-Year-Old StudentIrkutsk Police Search for Missing 17-Year-Old Student
Irkutsk Police Search for Missing 17-Year-Old StudentPolice in Irkutsk are seeking a 17-year-old girl who has been missing for three days after leaving her university dormitory.
Warehouse Workers Caught Stealing Electronics by Swapping BarcodesWarehouse Workers Caught Stealing Electronics by Swapping Barcodes
Warehouse Workers Caught Stealing Electronics by Swapping BarcodesThree employees at a marketplace warehouse in Nevinnomyssk, Stavropol Krai, were caught trying to steal a smartphone, laptop, and game console by switching barcodes, causing about 400,000 rubles ($4,400 at current rates) in damage.
Gukovo Residents Endure Years Without Water in Mining CityGukovo Residents Endure Years Without Water in Mining City
Gukovo Residents Endure Years Without Water in Mining CityThey joke: Gukovo will soon run out of snow, as they melt it to flush their toilets.
Tomsk Deputies Approve 7 Million Ruble Repair for 'House with Lantern'Tomsk Deputies Approve 7 Million Ruble Repair for 'House with Lantern'
Tomsk Deputies Approve 7 Million Ruble Repair for 'House with Lantern'The house could slide into a ravine if its foundation is not strengthened.
Avangard Stadium ice rink reopening after speedway racesAvangard Stadium ice rink reopening after speedway races
Avangard Stadium ice rink reopening after speedway racesThe ice rink at Avangard Stadium in Vladivostok, closed for nearly two weeks due to ice speedway races, will reopen to visitors on January 31, city authorities announced.
A Thaw in Connectivity? Mobile Internet Shutdowns Become Less Frequent in VoronezhA Thaw in Connectivity? Mobile Internet Shutdowns Become Less Frequent in Voronezh
A Thaw in Connectivity? Mobile Internet Shutdowns Become Less Frequent in VoronezhReaders of Voronezh1.ru have noticed that mobile internet outages in Voronezh have become less common and shorter in duration, despite the ongoing security measures.
Homes in Oktyabrsky District lose power after cable damageHomes in Oktyabrsky District lose power after cable damage
Homes in Oktyabrsky District lose power after cable damageA power outage in Oktyabrsky District of Novosibirsk has left homes without electricity after a cable was damaged during unapproved work, with restoration expected by 2 PM.
How Over 2000 Tyumen Residents Overcame AddictionHow Over 2000 Tyumen Residents Overcame Addiction
How Over 2000 Tyumen Residents Overcame AddictionMore than 2000 residents of Tyumen have successfully completed a 28-day addiction treatment program at the Freedom clinic, allowing them to return to work and rebuild relationships.
Alexei Texler Announces Over 700 km of Road Repairs in Chelyabinsk RegionAlexei Texler Announces Over 700 km of Road Repairs in Chelyabinsk Region
Alexei Texler Announces Over 700 km of Road Repairs in Chelyabinsk RegionGovernor Alexei Texler has announced plans to repair over 700 km of federal, regional, and municipal roads in Chelyabinsk Oblast this year, aiming to enhance safety and connectivity.
Children's Slides Closed in Yaroslavl Region Over Safety ConcernsChildren's Slides Closed in Yaroslavl Region Over Safety Concerns
Children's Slides Closed in Yaroslavl Region Over Safety ConcernsAuthorities in Yaroslavl Region have shut down seven slides since January, citing failed safety certifications and new regulations requiring fencing and operators.
Explosion Near Court and Accidents in Don Region on January 29Explosion Near Court and Accidents in Don Region on January 29
Explosion Near Court and Accidents in Don Region on January 29On January 29, the Don region witnessed an explosion near a courthouse, along with heating and water outages and other incidents.
Emergency sirens testing in Omsk set for March 4 and October 7Emergency sirens testing in Omsk set for March 4 and October 7
Emergency sirens testing in Omsk set for March 4 and October 7Omsk city hall announced that emergency alert systems will be tested on March 4 and October 7, 2026, as part of annual checks.
Explosion and outages mark January 29 in Russia's Don regionExplosion and outages mark January 29 in Russia's Don region
Explosion and outages mark January 29 in Russia's Don regionA car explosion near a district court, drone attacks, and heating and water outages were among the incidents reported in the Don region on January 29.
Tourists Are Not Welcome Here: An Honest Review of a Sochi VacationTourists Are Not Welcome Here: An Honest Review of a Sochi Vacation
Tourists Are Not Welcome Here: An Honest Review of a Sochi VacationA vacationer recounts how the Black Sea resort disappointed with both its high prices and the unwelcoming attitude of many locals, despite spending 600,000 rubles on a family trip.
Chita Building Freezes for 10 Days; Elders in ValenkiChita Building Freezes for 10 Days; Elders in Valenki
Chita Building Freezes for 10 Days; Elders in ValenkiResidents of a Chita apartment building have been without proper heating for 10 days as the management company works with TGC-14 to fix the problem.
Tomsk's Main Fir Tree to Be Dismantled from February 10Tomsk's Main Fir Tree to Be Dismantled from February 10
Tomsk's Main Fir Tree to Be Dismantled from February 10The main New Year's fir tree in Tomsk will be dismantled starting February 10, and the holiday illumination on Novo-Sobornaya Square will be switched off on the same day.
Vladivostok wins 3 million rubles for best New Year square decorationVladivostok wins 3 million rubles for best New Year square decoration
Vladivostok wins 3 million rubles for best New Year square decorationVladivostok has won 3 million rubles (approximately $40,000 at current rates) for the best New Year decoration of Revolution Fighters Square in Primorsky Krai, with the total prize fund being 12 million rubles.
Power Outages Planned for January 30 in Voronezh RegionPower Outages Planned for January 30 in Voronezh Region
Power Outages Planned for January 30 in Voronezh RegionResidents in several districts of the Voronezh Region will face temporary electricity cuts on Friday due to scheduled repair work. We are publishing the list of affected addresses.
Stroke survivor without passport struggles in trash-filled flatStroke survivor without passport struggles in trash-filled flat
Stroke survivor without passport struggles in trash-filled flatNeighbors in a Chelyabinsk apartment building endure cockroaches and stench but refuse to abandon a disabled stroke survivor.
Housing and utilities in Krasnokamensk after director's sentenceHousing and utilities in Krasnokamensk after director's sentence
Housing and utilities in Krasnokamensk after director's sentenceThe head of Krasnokamensk district detailed the current situation in the housing and utilities company after leadership changes.
Krasnoyarsk Residents Complain of Uncleared Streets and Traffic JamsKrasnoyarsk Residents Complain of Uncleared Streets and Traffic Jams
Krasnoyarsk Residents Complain of Uncleared Streets and Traffic JamsFollowing snowfall in Krasnoyarsk, traffic jams reached 7 points as residents report lanes disappearing under snow on January 30.
Volunteer Appeals to Yakutsk Mayor Over Unpaid Wages for Three MonthsVolunteer Appeals to Yakutsk Mayor Over Unpaid Wages for Three Months
Volunteer Appeals to Yakutsk Mayor Over Unpaid Wages for Three MonthsVolunteer Anton Vasilyev has appealed to Yakutsk Mayor Yevgeny Grigoryev, requesting his intervention to resolve unpaid wages from the Oktyabrsky District Administration.